UK's Cyber Risk "Widely Underestimated": Why Your Organisation Needs to Act Now
fahd.zafar • December 6, 2024
The head of GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Richard Horne, has issued a stark warning about the UK's cybersecurity landscape. In his first major speech, he highlighted a "clearly widening gap between the exposure and threat we face, and the defences that are in place to protect us."
At Altiatech, we've been at the forefront of addressing these exact challenges since 2013. The NCSC's latest findings align with what we're seeing across our client base, particularly in three critical areas:
- Growing Sophistication of Threats: The NCSC reports that hostile activity in UK cyberspace has increased in "frequency, sophistication and intensity." With state actors like Russia and China becoming increasingly aggressive, organisations need robust security frameworks more than ever.
- Real-World Impact: Recent attacks on organisations like Synnovis and the British Library demonstrate how cyber incidents can disrupt essential services and access to knowledge. These aren't just technical problems – they have real human costs and business implications.
- Rising Incident Numbers: The NCSC handled 430 incidents this year, up from 371 the previous year. More concerningly, 347 of these involved data exfiltration, while ransomware continues to be the most pervasive threat to UK organisations.
How Altiatech Can Help
Through our altIAM division and partnership with Microsoft, we offer comprehensive solutions to address these growing threats:
- Zero Trust Architecture Implementation
- Identity and Access Management
- Privileged Access Management
- Multi-Cloud Security
- 24/7 Security Monitoring
As Mr. Horne emphasises, cybersecurity shouldn't be viewed as a "necessary evil" but as a business investment and catalyst for innovation. Our team of experts can help you transform your security posture while enabling growth and innovation.
Take Action Today
Don't wait for an incident to occur.
Contact our team to arrange a security assessment and ensure your organisation is prepared for the evolving threat landscape.
Email:
innovate@altiatech.com
Phone:
+44 (0)330 332 5482
Stay secure,
The Altiatech Team
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