Here’s the Top Cyber-Security Software You Need To Consider Downloading For 2020

Only 66% of businesses around the world can say they are truly prepared for nowadays’ cyber-security threats, according to a study by eSecurity Planet. The good news is that companies have started spending more in IT security in 2019 than in previous years.

But while security seems to be “getting better,” it’s still costing companies an average of $3.92 million in data breach damages.

Don’t wait till that happens to you before taking action. These tools are a must for those who value their privacy, as well as businesses that don’t need the hassle of an expensive data breach any time soon.

Fianna Fail to reprogram military for cyber-security

Fianna Fail is to propose the creation of a cyber-command unit as part of a plan to modernise the Defence Forces, following similar moves by other EU states.

The proposal, which is expected to be in the party’s general election manifesto, is to create a team of cyber-security experts drawn from the private sector to work within the Defence Forces. The team would protect the state from cyber-attacks by both criminals and other nations, such as Russia, which is suspected of targeting Irish institutions and IT companies based in Dublin.

Winning the war for cybersecurity talent

The numbers aren’t encouraging for CISOs looking to hire security professionals: The U.S. cybersecurity labor market is short about 500,000 workers, according to a recent report from the nonprofit training group (ISC)².

Here’s more discouraging news: That same report, the 2019 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study, estimated that the U.S. cybersecurity workforce must grow by 62% to meet the business demands for talent. Globally, the numbers are even more daunting. The group calculated that the global cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by 145% to eliminate the skills gap.

The numbers aren’t particularly surprising, according to leading security authorities who say the report quantifies their hiring experience.

'Serious cyber-attack' on Austria's foreign ministry

Austria's foreign ministry has been targeted by a cyber-attack that is suspected to have been conducted by another country.

The ministry said the seriousness of the attack suggested it might have been carried out by a "state actor".

The hack started on Saturday night and experts warn it could continue for several days.