About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 199
Radware announced launch of CNP spinoff SkyHawk Security
Fri, 6th May 2022
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public cloud
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
Radware is spinning off its Cloud Native Protector business to form SkyHawk Security, with a $35m external investment from Tiger Global Management.
Radware named Leader for application and API protection
Wed, 4th May 2022
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api
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ai
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ml
Radware has been named a Leader in GigaOm's Application and API Protection Radar report for its cyber security solutions.
Edge computing major enabler of a digital-first paradigm
Wed, 4th May 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing and edge deployments are crucial to digital-first operations, according to a new whitepaper from Schneider Electric.
Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.
Digital trust vital in fight against against cybersecurity threats
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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encryption
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Digital trust is crucial for securing the connected world, according to cybersecurity company DigiCert and industry pundits.
Individual consumers number one target of cybercriminals
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
Individual consumers are the number one target of cybercriminals, closely followed by the healthcare vertical, according to a new report.
CISOs believe open source offers faster path to security
Thu, 28th Apr 2022
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application security
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supply chain
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open source
Open source security solutions are the preferred choice for nearly 70% of chief information security officers, according to Aqua Security.
Businesses throwing money at nothing over cybersecurity stack
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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licensing
Infrastructure and licensing costs are deeply concerning for businesses looking to consolidate cybersecurity tools and make a move into the cloud.
Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions shortlisted for major awards
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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canon
Cannon Technologies' innovative Tier III Ready Datacenter solutions have been shortlisted for four major awards.
Evolving techniques targeting cloud native environments uncovered
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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devops
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application security
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supply chain
Attackers are finding new ways to target cloud native environments, new research from Aqua Security has revealed.
Edge computing critical enabler of digital-first connected operations
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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power / energy
Edge computing is a critical enabler of a transition to digital-first connected operations, according to a new report from Schneider Electric.
Sophos unveils cloud protection advancements with Linux and offerings
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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firewalls
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Sophos has unveiled advancements to Sophos Cloud Workload Protection, including new Linux host and container security capabilities.
Over 3/4 of organisations think they'll be breached in 2022
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Over three quarters of organizations believe they'll face a cybersecurity breach in 2022, says Trend Micro research.
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops expose users to UEFI malware
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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malware
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semiconductors
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cybersecurity
Vulnerabilities in Lenovo laptops could allow hackers to deploy UEFI malware, according to ESET researchers. Over 100 models are affected.
Significant spike in consumer fraud, new report finds
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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accenture
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fraud
Reported cases of consumer fraud more than tripled in the years 2020-2021 from prior years, according to a new report by Accenture.
EY strengthens transformation, growth with Blackdot acquisition
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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ey
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m&a
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consultancy
EY has announced the acquisition of consultancy firm Blackdot, as it looks to strengthen its customer transformation and growth capabilities.
Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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iot
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iiot
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ai
Industrial companies and their personnel underestimate the risks in the industrial control systems environment.
CrowdStrike, Mandiant form partnership to protect business against cyber threats
Mon, 11th Apr 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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ai security
CrowdStrike and Mandiant have formed a partnership to help joint customers combat sophisticated cyber attacks.
Malicious Android apps targeting Malaysian bank customers
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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eset
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technology gifts
Researchers at cyber security firm ESET have analysed three malicious Android applications targeting customers of eight Malaysian banks.
Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber attacks
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cyber espionage
Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.