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Demand for Cyber Threat Intelligence experts forces companies to widen search and increase salaries

16 November 2020: While Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) has played a key role in the public sector for many years, growing demand from the private sector is making CTI one of the fastest growing cyber security markets. But this means that a shortage of experienced CTI professionals is not only driving up salaries but also forcing end-user companies, consultancies and vendors to recruit from more diverse backgrounds with less clearly defined entry points.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Monday, 16 November 2020 12:07

Machine learning tool developed to detect fake news domains when they register

Social media companies and governments need to take a more active role in tackling fake news

Techniques observed could be used to target corporates if not tackled

London, 11 November, 2020: Academics at UCL and other institutions have collaborated to develop a machine learning tool that identifies new domains created to promote false information so that they can be stopped before the ‘fake news’ can be spread through social media and online channels. “Real-Time Prediction of Online False Information Purveyors and their Characteristics,” is a working paper co-authored by Anil R. Doshi (UCL School of Management), Sharat Raghavan (University of California, Berkley) and William Schmidt (Cornell University).

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Industry News; Posted On Thursday, 12 November 2020 14:00

Poole security boss prosecuted for deception and providing unlicensed security guards

On Friday 23 October, John Westwood, a Poole security boss was prosecuted at Poole Magistrates' Court for supplying an unlicensed door supervisor to a ‘pop-up bar' at an event at Bournemouth's The Square on 05 August 2019.

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) prosecuted both John Westwood and his business, One 2 One Security Ltd, for deception and for deploying an unlicensed door supervisor. This prosecution is the culmination of the investigation of John Westwood, One 2 One Security Ltd and the unlicensed door supervisor, Lloyd Biggs who worked for him on that night.

: THE EDITORIAL TEAM; Vigilance; Posted On Thursday, 12 November 2020 13:57

ConnectWise Acquires Perch Security and StratoZen

Company also shares product updates and details on ConnectWise Fusion™, the company’s unified platform approach, at virtual IT Nation® Connect conference

ConnectWise has announced it has acquired Perch Security and StratoZen. These acquisitions establish ConnectWise as the industry's only platform with the comprehensive offering for today's TSP - complete with business management, unified management and security management, including SOC and SIEM services.