- 2 Jun 2026 Should Companies Pay Hackers? The Growing Debate Around Ransomware Payments A recent cyber incident about Canvas hack has reignited a difficult question for organisations facing ransomware attacks: should companies pay hackers to prevent stolen
- 30 Apr 2026 Linux “Copy Fail” Vulnerability: Why It Matters for Your Business A recently disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, known as “Copy Fail”, is gaining attention across the security community. It affects virtually all Linux distributions shipped since 2017 and, under the right
- 1 Apr 2026 From Annual Pen Tests to Always-On Exposure Management Most organisations conduct annual penetration testing, but almost none have continuous visibility into their exposure. And that gap – the time between tests – is precisely when attackers strike. Vulnerability
- 5 Feb 2026 PCI DSS: Why Employee Churn Matters When most people think about PCI DSS, they picture firewalls, encryption, and penetration tests. Technical controls naturally dominate the conversation. But in practice, one of the most significant risks to
- 27 Jan 2026 Third-Party Risk Management: The Evolution The Evolution of Third-Party Risk Management, from spreadsheets to ecosystems. Most third-party risk programmes fail not because organisations lack tools, but because supplier risk changes faster than their operating model.
- 20 Jan 2026 Blackfoot Turns 17 Thank you to all of our clients, partners and colleagues who have been part of our amazing journey. The future holds even greater success. Our Journey For the past 17
- 7 Jan 2026 Blackfoot Returns to PCI London 2026 The Countdown to PCI LONDON 2026 is on… Blackfoot is delighted to confirm its return to PCI London 2026. As a long-standing sponsor and partner of PCI London, Blackfoot brings
- 12 Dec 2025 A Practical Reminder About Cyber Risks Over the Christmas Holidays As we reach the end of the year, many people are preparing to switch off and enjoy some time away for the Christmas holidays. The challenge, as always, is that
- 25 Nov 2025 The Rise of Black November? What extended retail campaigns mean for cybersecurity? Black Friday used to be a single day of intense online activity, but the landscape has changed. For many retailers, promotions now begin
- 22 Oct 2025 £1.9 Billion JLR Cyberattack: UK’s Costliest Cyber Breach and the Security Lessons for Us All Jaguar Land Rover £1.9 Billion Cyber Attack In August 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a cornerstone of the UK’s automotive industry, fell victim to a cyberattack that has since been
- 24 Sept 2025 Why has the Travel & Leisure Sector Become Such an Attractive Cyber Target? If your business operates in Travel & Leisure, whether in hospitality, aviation, rail, cruise, online travel, or events, you already know just how digital, data-rich, and interconnected the sector has
- 12 Sept 2025 Blackfoot is Participating in the PCI SSC 2025 Community Meeting We are excited to announce that Blackfoot will be participating in the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Community Meeting in the Netherlands on 15 October 2025. The PCI Community
- 12 Sept 2025 Defeating Ransomware: How Penetration Testing Helps You Stay Ahead In recent months, ransomware attacks have dominated the headlines once again. High-profile incidents have disrupted operations, exposed sensitive data, and caused lasting financial and reputational damage to businesses, particularly in
- 6 Aug 2025 Squeezing the Lemon The global business landscape in 2025 presents a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how organisations approach their cybersecurity investments. Political instability across multiple regions, persistent economic pressures, and
- 26 Jun 2025 Webinar – What Your DPO Really Does (Hint: It’s Not What You Think) We appreciate your time and engagement as we explored the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO). It was a pleasure to share insights and answer your questions, and we’re
- 23 Apr 2025 The Joys and Woes of a DPO (Data Protection Officer) Author: Shaab Al-baghdadi, Head of Data Protection So why is this role one of the most rewarding and frustrating positions in equal measure? Having acted as a DPO for various
- 17 Mar 2025 Blackfoot Announced as Sponsor of BSides Lancashire 2025 We’re excited to be sponsoring BSides Lancashire 2025 and supporting this incredible cybersecurity event! Join us on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, at the George Fox Building at Lancaster University, for
- 14 Mar 2025 The Cybersecurity Conundrum: Is an Overcrowded Solutions Market Helping or Hindering? The global cybersecurity market has exploded over the last decade, and today, there are thousands of vendors, each offering an array of hardware and software solutions designed to protect digital
- 4 Mar 2025 Spring 2025 Newsletter Fullscreen Mode
- 28 Feb 2025 Blackfoot Confirmed as the Platinum Sponsor for 2025 ISACA Central UK Conference Blackfoot is delighted to announce that it is the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s ISACA Central UK Conference, which will be held on 19th March 2025. This event will bring
- 20 Feb 2025 Blackfoot Successfully Renews its CREST Membership Blackfoot is proud to announce it has successfully renewed its CREST membership for another year, maintaining its accreditation in the Penetration Testing discipline. This reinforces our commitment to delivering trusted,
- 31 Jan 2025 Latest Changes to PCI DSS SAQ A The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released an updated SAQ A for merchants yesterday (30th January), introducing some key changes. Key Updates: - Removal of Requirements 6.4.3
- 28 Jan 2025 Data Privacy: Reflecting on 2024 and What to Expect in 2025 With 2024 now firmly behind us, it’s remarkable how quickly the year came and went. As we advance into 2025, now feels like an ideal moment to reflect on the
- 7 Jan 2025 Blackfoot Announces PCI London 2025 Strategic Sponsorship As we kick off the 2025 new year, Blackfoot are excited to announce it will be returning to PCI London 2025. As the main strategic sponsor, Blackfoot continues its commitment
- 19 Dec 2024 Out of Office, But Not Out of Danger – Cyber Criminals Do Not Take Holidays Cyberattacks increase by more than 30% during the holiday season, with phishing and ransomware emerging as the most common threats. With just a few days remaining until large proportions of
- 9 Dec 2024 Pros and Cons of a vCISO Cyber-attacks make headlines almost daily, and when they do, big names like Ticketmaster, the NHS, Trello, or Dell often grab attention due to their high profile. However, all companies, regardless
- 28 Nov 2024 Protect Profits from Cyber Threats This Black Friday Black Friday is one of the most lucrative days of the year for many retailers, with consumers expected to spend billions. This, of course, offers the retail industry a massive
- 1 Oct 2024 PCI DSS v4 Future-Dated April 2025 Requirements: 6 Months to Go Days Hours Minutes Seconds Recent Update An updated SAQ A for merchants was released on 30th January 2025. This introduces key changes that affect the guidance in this article. We
- 1 Oct 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month In today’s ever growing digital world, cybersecurity has become more important than ever. With the continued rise in cyberattacks, data breaches, and identity theft, securing our digital environments has become
- 1 Sept 2024 Autumn 2024 Newsletter Fullscreen Mode
