20 December 2024 2024: A Year in Review As 2024 draws to a close we can reflect on what has been another challenging year for businesses of all sizes, while looking ahead to the opportunities that 2025 brings. With a new Government, new US President on the way... Continue Reading
4 September 2024 Acora and Elastacloud Join Forces Creating a new Powerhouse in IT, Cyber & AI Acora, a leading IT and Cyber Security technology services provider, is proud to announce the acquisition of Elastacloud, a trailblazer in data science and artificial intelligence. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in the shared vision of both companies,... Continue Reading
29 August 2024 Building the foundations for accelerated business growth We are delighted to share a recent and competitive customer win within the financial services sector, focused on accelerating business growth and optimising fund management. The customer is currently transitioning into a new entity, building its essence across London and... Continue Reading
29 August 2024 Applying AI: Data Governance and Security Policy Management In today’s data-centric landscape, effective data governance is essential for organisations to maintain compliance, secure sensitive information, and ensure data quality. As data volumes and complexities expand, traditional methods for managing data governance and security policies often fall short. Enter... Continue Reading
29 August 2024 Insider Insights: A CISO Perspective on the value of SOAR Gartner’s latest report on Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) has ignited a heated discussion within the cyber security community. The report critiques how SOAR has not lived up to its initial hype, revealing significant shortcomings and overstated promises. It... Continue Reading
11 July 2024 Overcoming Traditional SOC Failures A Blueprint for a Best-of-Breed SOC A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a centralised unit that monitors, detects, responds and prevents cyberattacks on an organisation’s assets. A SOC typically consists of a team of security analysts, engineers, incident responders and... Continue Reading
5 July 2024 From Static Reports to Dynamic Insights: A Data-Driven Success Story We take pride in helping our customers overcome their IT challenges and achieve remarkable success. Today, we are thrilled to share how a commercial real estate business, with Acora’s Data & AI expertise, transitioned from a static, report-dependent state to... Continue Reading
27 June 2024 Creating a Scalable and Effective Data-led and Analytics Organisation Becoming a data-led decision-making organisation To compete and stand out in a fast-paced economy, organisations need to be able to generate smart insights and make data-driven decisions quickly. An essential business imperative for many. Gartner forecasts that 90% of corporate... Continue Reading
15 April 2024 Strategically Aligning Security with Business Objectives: Insights from Industry Leaders In recent times, the proficiency of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) extends far beyond its technological infrastructure. And aligning cyber security endeavours with strategic business goals can prove challenging. Success stems from the uniting front of strategic foresight, proactive initiatives,... Continue Reading
22 February 2024 Insider Insights: A CISO’s Perspective on AI’s Impact in Financial Services In the fast-paced landscape of modern finance, technological advancements have become both a blessing and a burden. Among these innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront, promising unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and insight. However, as financial institutions delve deeper into the... Continue Reading
19 February 2024 MDR Made Simple: Your Go-To Resource for MDR Service FAQs In an era where emerging cyber threats materialise, and the stakes for organisations are higher than ever, ensuring robust cyber security defences is non-negotiable. Yet, for many, navigating the complex landscape of cyber security can be daunting, especially with limited... Continue Reading
12 January 2024 Dismantling data dreariness, discovering data delight When the term ‘data management’ comes up, you may find yourself rolling your eyes, letting out a yawn or quickly looking away. It would be no surprise, considering all things data have long been linked with mundaneness and relegated to... Continue Reading
3 January 2024 The 3 Golden Rules of Information Security A security incident can have devastating consequences when you take into account lost revenue, lost customer and employee trust, regulatory fines and damage to an organisation’s reputation. Whilst it is often the stories about the big brands that make the... Continue Reading
3 January 2024 Top Cyber Security Acronyms Technology is inundated with acronyms, and cyber security is no exception. Our team of cyber security experts have compiled a list of the most widely used cyber security acronyms. How many of the following Cyber Security Acronyms do you know?... Continue Reading