About Shannon
Shannon Williams
News Editor
Shannon is an experienced journalist and editor with a strong interest in technology and the digital world. Her career spans a wide range of sectors, including tech, politics, tourism, transport and climate change, where she brings a sharp editorial eye and an ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging stories.
Stories by Shannon - Page 140
ESET PROTECT Enterprise named Strategic Leader in the AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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certification
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eset
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prevention
ESET PROTECT Enterprise secures 'Strategic Leader' spot in AV-Comparatives EPR Report 2023 due to its superior performance.
Digital Sustainability Alliance to tackle digital carbon footprint
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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edutech
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agricultural technology
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genai
The initiative looks to cut the carbon and cost of data by at least 80 percent by partnering with industry experts, innovators, and tech solutions.
ESET recognised as Strategic Leader in AV-Comparatives report
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
ESEt's security software excelled above 11 other contenders in 50 real-world scenarios that tested capabilities in threat prevention and response.
New report explores digital agendas of tax compliance leaders
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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government
A Thomson Reuters report examines the digital strategies of tax compliance leaders, exploring investment in new technology.
API tech could boost AI growth to $5.4 trillion by 2027
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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commerce systems
New research explores the massive impact of APIs on the economy, including the rise – and rising cost – of API-related security attacks.
Mambu's cloud banking platform now accessible via AWS Marketplace
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintech
This new development will facilitate the fintech's ability to deliver its core banking services seamlessly on a global scale.
Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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hcm
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partner programmes
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digital entertainment
A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.
OpenText reveals concerning surge in ransomware-as-a-service attacks
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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malware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Nastiest Malware report reveals rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service attacks, with Cl0p named as this year's top threat.
Study reveals employee perception and reality of AI use at work
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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hcm
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ai
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agentic ai
A new study from UKG reveals there is disparity between employee perceptions and the actual usage of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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it automation
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healthtech
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ai models
New data shows private investment in enterprise automation firms has already exceeded 2022, as Europe continues to trail the US.
New threat actors drive record levels of ransomware attacks in September
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
September saw record levels of ransomware attacks, according to NCC Group's September Threat Pulse, with 514 victims details released in leak sites.
Competitive risk key to high acquisition values for tech companies
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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risk & compliance
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m&a
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startups
Well-established tech companies that leverage strategic sale timing and maximise success through relationships can achieve premium M&A values.
IT and security leaders ignorant to Generative AI threats
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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genai
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llms
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ai
A new report details cognitive dissonance among security leaders as the technology increasingly becomes a mainstay at work.
CISO concerned over inaccurate data on security posture
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The issue of data quality was of greater concern to respondents than the lack of security budget and being scapegoated for a breach.
Widespread AI adoption in security operations expected
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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socs
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ai
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cybersecurity
Despite an anticipation for its adoption, 74% of security professionals struggled to envisage how exactly AI will help them with tasks.
Boomers have better cybersecurity habits than millennials and Gen Z
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Millennials are twice as likely to reuse their passwords, leaving them vulnerable to account breaches during a busy festive shopping season.
Harmonic Security launches to help organisations use generative AI
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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casb
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ai
Security leaders are struggling to get their arms around the problem of unsafe use and lack visibility into what AI services their employees are using.
New threat report reveals true dominance of ransomware
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Increases in ransomware, commercial off-the-shelf malware, and attacks against cloud service providers create new challenges for cybersecurity teams.
Fortinet expands SASE Points-of-Presence with Google Cloud
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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firewalls
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public cloud
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casb
Google Cloud Networks' global network edge locations will expand Fortinet's POP coverage for universal SASE customers.
Highest percentage of cybercrime activity originates in Russia
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
New research from Netskope has uncovered the most popular techniques and motivators used by adversaries in 2023.