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Fueled by mounting concerns about the cybersecurity vulnerability of U.S. ports, President Joe Biden has signed an Executive Order aimed at shoring up defences against cyberattacks. Cybersecurity initiative The cybersecurity initiative marks a significant shift in policy, empowering key agencies and outlining concrete actions to bolster defences.  By empowering agencies, establishing clear standards, and fostering collaboration, the initiative aims to strengthen U.S. ports against the ev...

NCC Group, an independent provider of global cyber security and resilience services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Diji Akinwale to the role of Director of Strategy and Transformation with immediate effect. This new role has been created as the Group looks to implement and execute the updated strategy announced on 2 February, and Diji will report directly to Chief Executive - Mike Maddison. Increasing recurring revenue Diji Akinwale joins the Group from The Guardian where he serv...

NCC Group plc announces the signing of an agreement for the proposed acquisition of the Intellectual Property Management business (the “IPM Business”) of Iron Mountain Inc., comprising substantially all of the assets of Iron Mountain Intellectual Property Management, Inc. (“IPM”) together with certain other assets of affiliates of Iron Mountain exclusively related to the IPM Business, for a cash consideration of $220 million (£156 million) (the Acquisition). Strate...

The global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus is changing work environments to an unprecedented degree. More employees than ever are being asked to work remotely from home. Along with the new work practices comes a variety of security challenges. Without the proper precautions, working from home could become a cybersecurity nightmare, says Purdue University professor Marcus Rogers. “Criminals will use the crisis to scam people for money, account information and more,” he says....

SureCloud, the provider of cloud-based, integrated risk management solutions and cyber security services, has announced the launch of its new Risk Advisory practice. SureCloud Risk Advisory SureCloud Risk Advisory will deliver a range of integrated cyber, risk and advisory services, uniquely underpinned by its cloud-based platform. This means organisations will have a central point of access to a range of risk assessment, base lining, information assurance and governance services and associate...

SureCloud, globally renowned provider of cloud-based, integrated risk management solutions and cyber security services, has further enhanced its senior management team with the twin appointments of Ben Jepson as Vice-President and Craig Moores as Practice Director, of SureCloud’s new Risk Advisory division. Jepson will have overall responsibility and Moores will be accountable for the delivery capability within the new practice. Both join from global cyber security specialist NCC Group an...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, globally renowned technology commercialisation and solutions firm focused solely on cyber security and risk, has announced that it will be collaborating with global cyber security expert, NCC Group plc, on third-party cyber security and risk assurance. Cyber security audit service NCC Group gives customers the choice of Crossword’s Rizikon portal as a basis for the questionnaire and risk reporting NCC Group will offer customers the choice of using Crossword&...