Issue 7
Welcome back to The BUG — your trusted source for the latest in cybersecurity!
In this issue, we bring you fresh insights, key updates, and event highlights. Don’t miss the GRC team’s newest article exploring the evolving threat landscape in Q2. Plus, catch up on everything you might have missed, including our presence at three major exhibitions in partnership with industry leaders.
Staying Ahead of Threats: Why Proactive Vulnerability Management is Critical in 2025
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than ever, the significance of proactive vulnerability management cannot be overstated. Organisations across all sectors are finding that reactive cybersecurity measures are no longer sufficient. Instead, a forward-looking approach is essential to safeguard sensitive data and maintain trust with stakeholders. Here’s why vulnerability management should be a top priority for your organisation in 2025.
Read the full article by Barrier’s Senior Marketing Executive, Kathryn McMullan, on our blog.
Managing End-of-Life Software
As the October 2025 deadline approaches, organisations worldwide are preparing their networks for Windows 10 going end-of-life (EoL). The world’s most popular Operating System (OS), is currently running on approximately 60% of devices, highlighting the major impact this October deadline will have on organisations.
In our latest article published on our blog, our CTO, Ryan McConechy explains the challenges of mitigating the risks of end-of-life software within OT environments.
The Cyber Threat Landscape Q2 2025: UK Insights
In the second quarter of 2025, the cyber threat landscape has been defined by sophisticated phishing campaigns, fast-evolving ransomware tactics and the widespread exploitation of both legacy and zero-day vulnerabilities.
With these rising challenges, what key threats and trends should UK organisations be prepared for in the months ahead? Ciara Morgan, GRC Analyst at Barrier, discusses her thoughts.
Is Your Business Truly Ready for a Ransomware Attack? Here’s Why Most Aren’t
With cyber threats increasing in frequency and sophistication, ransomware attacks have become an unavoidable risk for businesses of all sizes. Could your company recover from an attack today? Or would you be among the 60% of organisations shut down within six months of a significant cyber incident?
Many businesses believe they are prepared. They have backups, security tools, and an incident response plan. Yet, when ransomware strikes, they find themselves locked out, scrambling for solutions, and facing a ransom demand that could hinder their operations. The truth is, traditional recovery strategies are failing against modern ransomware tactics, leaving businesses vulnerable to costly downtime, data loss, and operational chaos.
Key Lessons Learned in Cyber Incident Exercising
In this contributed piece for DIGIT, Jordan Schroeder, Managing CISO at Barrier, explores why Cyber Incident Exercising (CIE) is critical to strengthening incident response plans and exposing unseen vulnerabilities before real-world threats strike.
Read the article in full on Digit FYI below.
CyberUK Manchester
At the start of May, we exhibited at the annual CyberUK conference - the UK government's flagship cyber security event, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre. Alongside our partners Xona, Uptycs, Drata, Radiflow and Entrust, we showcased cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
We had live partner demos running all day, a popcorn stand to keep visitors fueled, and an exciting giveaway for 1 of 3 Lego sets. Thank you to all those that stopped by.
DTX Manchester
In April, we had the pleasure of exhibiting at DTX Manchester for the first time with our partner, Ironscales! The 2 day event was a fantastic opportunity to meet our team and discover how our partnership with IRONSCALES is making email security smarter, faster, and more effective.
It was great to meet all who stopped by the stand!
ScotSecure Returned
March saw the return of ScotSecure East, where we exhibited with our partner, Crowdstrike!
The day saw insightful discussions, the chance to connect and network, and the return of our ultimate Mario Kart competition - where the fastest lap of the day won a brand new Nintendo Switch.
Until next time,
The Barrier Team