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London, UK, August 7th, 2024 - We are proud to announce that The Cyber Helpline is a finalist in this year's National Cyber Awards, for the fourth year in a row! The awards are now in their sixth year which recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in cybersecurity. Our charity has been a finalist and won the prestigious Not for Profit Award in 2021, 2022 and 2023. As digital threats continue to grow, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated.

Imagine running a business that handles sensitive information, like financial data or health data. Now, think about what could happen if that data slipped out through a careless email, a file shared in the cloud, or a compromised account. This kind of data leak could result in hefty fines and a loss of customer trust. Data loss prevention products are critical from stopping this scenario from ever coming to pass.

Unfortunately, the cybersecurity industry has been in the crosshairs once again due to the global Microsoft outage caused by CrowdStrike’s disastrous software update on July 19th. Coincidentally, just five days following the CrowdStrike issue, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a case involving another notable cybersecurity company, SolarWinds.

Threats to digital asset security are constantly evolving. That’s why having a robust disaster recovery (DR) plan is a necessity for institutions in this space. Ensuring business continuity and safeguarding against potential disruptions is paramount when it comes to maintaining trust, integrity, and the seamless operation of services. Counterparty risk continues to be a primary concern for institutional digital asset investors.