Australian Cyber Security Centre releases new report on board priorities

2025 has been an extraordinary year for cyber attacks, with the UK Government urging leading organisations to take action now. Our new cyber security report sets out the practical steps companies can take as the move to AI accelerates in 2026 and beyond: https://fvmz.rs/6040s77MQ Forvis Mazars in the UK Anton Yunussov Sofia Ihsan

🚨 UK Firms: Are You Ready for the 2026 Cyber Threat Surge? 🚨 The cyber landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and UK businesses must prepare for a significant rise in cyber threats by 2026. From sophisticated phishing attacks to AI-driven breaches, the risks are real—and the stakes have never been higher. In latest insights by Simon Withington, Anton Yunussov & Sofia Ihsan, we break down: ✅ The key cyber threats on the horizon ✅ Why 2026 could be a tipping point for cybersecurity ✅ Actionable steps to safeguard your organisation 📖 Read the full article here ⬇️ #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #2026CyberThreats #ForvisMazars #CyberResilience

Why does Cybersecurity need to be robust? Many oragnisations world-wide are running digital transformation programmes to expand fast but with growth comes heightened cyber risk. From financial services to healthcare and government, cyber resilience is now central to trust and business continuity. Through structured assessment and proactive governance, DUOARCH helps organisations turn risk into resilience. 🔰Strengthen your cybersecurity strategy today. #DUOARCH #CyberSecurity #GCC #DigitalTransformation #Resilience #EnterpriseRisk #DUOARCH

You’ve probably heard about the UK’s forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which marks a major shift in how organisations — large and small — must think about cyber risk, resilience and supply-chain accountability. That’s why we’ve created a blog which unpacks: • What the Bill covers (including essential services, digital-service providers and supply-chain partners) • Key changes ahead for compliance, incident-reporting and oversight • Why this isn’t just a “tick-box” regulation, but an opportunity to build trust and strengthen resilience This will help you prepare ahead of time and ensure you have the right level of cyber resilience to protect your business. 👉 Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ejU7_ani #Cybersecurity #Compliance #Riskmanagement #Supplychain #Regulation #BusinessResilience #CyberResiliencebill #MSP

SMBs continue to pursue a cautious approach to AI as part of their cyber defense strategy despite the ongoing threat of human error, new research from Kaseya suggests. The findings have been taken from the IT management vendor’s 2026 Kaseya Cybersecurity Outlook and its 2025 Global IT Trends and Priorities Report. Learn more in this Channel Pro article. #Kaseya

Cybersecurity isn’t just a tech issue—it’s a business imperative. The recent F5 breach is a wake-up call for organizations everywhere. At Kyndryl, we’ve analyzed what happened and distilled key lessons to help enterprises strengthen their defenses. Don’t wait for a crisis to rethink your approach. Learn what this breach teaches us about resilience and risk management. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ez69GBsg #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #TheHeartofProgres #DigitalResilience

Cyber Security Priorities for Boards of Directors 2025-26" from the Australian Cyber Security Centre and related governance guidance: Key Cyber Security Priorities for Boards (2025-26) #Priority 1: Effective Event Logging and Threat Detection - Ensure organisation-wide implementation of detailed, centralised event logging across all systems and cloud services. - Monitor logs continuously and define detection rules for known threats and anomalies. - Boards should have visibility and oversight of this capability. #Priority 2: Managing Legacy IT Risks - Identify and mitigate risks from legacy IT systems that may lack modern security controls. - Establish plans for phased replacement or remediation to reduce vulnerability exposure. #Priority 3: Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management - Oversee cyber risk in third-party suppliers and the supply chain. - Understand shared responsibilities for cyber security with service providers. #Priority 4: Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography - Recognise the emerging threat posed by quantum computing to traditional cryptography. - Boards should ensure proactive steps and planning are in place to transition to quantum-safe cryptography standards. #GovernanceandLeadership_Imperatives - Take direct accountability for cyber risk as part of overall organisational risk governance. - Build board cyber literacy and ensure access to expert advice. - Regularly review cyber incident response and business continuity plans. - Foster sector collaboration and timely reporting of cyber incidents. - Align cyber risk appetite with actual security posture and evolving threat landscape. These priorities are informed by current threat intelligence and reflect an urgent need for boards to actively engage with management on these technical and strategic cyber security risks to build resilience.

Australian Signals Directorate and Australian Institute of Company Directors have published new guidance for effective cyber security governance. It's great to see the proactive approach both are taking to engage with the community, building capability, and promoting best practice. https://lnkd.in/gDeFvzY5

The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill has just been published. Read our blog to find what it means for your organisation and why early preparation is paramount.

🔐 The Cost of Ignoring Cybersecurity Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack occurs somewhere in the world, yet many organizations still treat cybersecurity as an afterthought. The reality is simple: If you think cybersecurity is expensive, try experiencing a breach. A single incident can lead to: • 📉 Financial loss and operational disruption • 🔓 Exposure of sensitive customer data • 🚨 Regulatory penalties and reputational damage Cybersecurity is not just a technology requirement, it’s a strategic business imperative. In the coming weeks, I will be sharing practical steps organizations and professionals can take to build stronger cyber resilience in an increasingly hostile digital environment. Let’s choose to be proactive, not reactive. #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust