ISACA stories - Page 2
European IT leaders fear quantum risks amid slow preparation
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
67% of European IT pros see cybersecurity risks from quantum computing, yet only 4% say their firms have a strategy to tackle them, says ISACA study.
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
ISACA survey: One third of tech staff have changed jobs
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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financial systems
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isaca
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work-life balance
A recent ISACA survey reveals one in three tech professionals have changed jobs in two years, with 74% of firms worried about retaining talent.
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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education, learning & training
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isaca
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it professionals
European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.
ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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education, learning & training
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isaca
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
ISACA introduces new credential for cybersecurity analysts
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) credential, offering cybersecurity analysts practical experience against evolving threats.
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.
Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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hcm
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breach prevention
A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.
UK unveils AI action plan with commitment of GBP £14 billion
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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finops
Keir Starmer's AI Opportunities Action Plan commits GBP £14 billion to transform UK public services, advancing AI adoption while addressing industry concerns.
ISACA report highlights gender gap in IT sector efforts
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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isaca
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leadership
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gender diversity
A recent ISACA report reveals only 41% of IT firms are boosting female recruitment, despite 87% recognising a significant gender representation issue.
Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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isaca
ISACA's survey shows European cybersecurity teams are underfunded and understaffed, with 52% citing inadequate budgets, 61% lacking staff.
IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.
Global IT outage sparks chaos, calls for robust cybersecurity
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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supply chain
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ai security
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cybersecurity
A global IT outage linked to Crowdstrike's software has caused widespread chaos, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity across key sectors.
New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The new Labour government's tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.
Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
Prism Infosec unveils Cyber Maturity Assessment service
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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physical security
Prism Infosec launches Cyber Maturity Assessment service to aid companies identify their cyber defence strengths, weaknesses, and potential improvement areas.
Dr Kevin Tham appointed first CISO at Australian fintech Rich Data Co
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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deloitte
Dr Kevin Tham, a veteran in information security, becomes the first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Australian fintech Rich Data Co to improve cyber security risk and resilience.
SAP partners with FDM Group to close tech skills gap in UK
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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uc
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collaboration
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education, learning & training
SAP and FDM Group collaborate to address the UK's urgent tech skills gap, aiming to train accredited tech consultants.
FDM Group forms partnership with ISACA for enhanced cyber training
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Tech talent provider FDM Group is partnering with professional association ISACA to enhance its cyber training programme and cybersecurity expertise.
78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.