6 . news
 Latest news round-up
 15 . latest intelligence
 Latest whitepapers from Crowdstrike and Recorded Future
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 . cyber trends
 Netskope Threat Labs : Over 1,000 UK banking employees could be clicking phishing links every month
 22 . infographic
 New SolarWinds Report reveals automation , self-service and SLAs are keys to ITSM efficiency
 24 . threat updates
 Latest updates from the US , Singapore and Korea
 27 . editor ’ s question
 With the UK Government unveiling a £ 47 billion AI investment plan focused on data centre projects , what impact will this have on innovation , economic growth and strengthening cybersecurity ?
 33 . predictive intelligence
 How SASE empowers CISOs to combat stress and burnout
 41 . expert opinion
 The future of Identity Management : Passwordless , Zero Trust and AI-driven security
 44 . industry unlocked
 Balancing open access and cybersecurity in education
 55 . intelligent technologies
 63 . business surveillance
 Redefining security leadership : The emergence of the CISRO
 67 . go phish
 Tom Exelby , Head of Cyber Security , Red Helix
 70 . secure horizons
 Empowering the next generation of cybersecurity experts
 72 . end point analysis
 Key strategies for sustaining strong security in 2025 cover story end-user insight
 Intelligent CISO exclusively speaks to Saudi Arabia-based Ali AlKhamis , CISO , Raya Financing , winner of CISO of the Year at Lynchpin Media ’ s Intelligent ICT Awards 2024 Middle East . He shares his insights on leading a successful cybersecurity team , positioning cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler and tackling the challenge of balancing day-to-day operational demands with driving innovation .
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 Shobhit Gautam , Staff Solutions Architect for EMEA at HackerOne , explores emerging ransomware attack trends and offers insights into strengthening organisational defences . He evaluates the effectiveness of current response strategies and highlights key priorities for organisations in the aftermath of an attack .
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 Amid an escalating wave of ransomware and cyberattacks , modern backup solutions are stepping up with innovative strategies to safeguard critical data . Modern technologies are evolving far beyond traditional data recovery , incorporating advanced measures to both protect and restore vital information , addressing threats in a reactive and proactive manner .
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