July Industry Insights

Throughout this blog post, we have put together some of the latest industry insights from us and our vendors in KedronUK’s monthly Techbrief! This month we share with you information on Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges, Improving Operational Resilience, Insights into the 2025 Ransomware Economy, and much more.

KedronUK
Navigating Cybersecurity Tool Choices in the Age of AI. (Report)
In collaboration with SenseOn, an AI-driven cybersecurity platform, we conducted a survey to better understand how organisations are navigating cybersecurity challenges.

We wanted to hear directly from security practitioners and decision-makers to learn what’s working, what’s not, and where they see the greatest opportunities and risks in today’s cybersecurity environment.

Read the full survey report here.

Forescout Technologies
Improve Operational Resilience with Harm Reduction. (Blog Post)
Data can drive smart decisions. It tells a truth. You can pay attention to what it’s saying and reprioritise. Or it can be recognised and put aside. But putting it aside in business doesn’t mean ignoring it. It means finding a defensible risk model. One that works for you, your board, your shareholders, your customers, and employees.

You always need to understand your operational resilience – and you need to get agreement on acceptable and unacceptable security, cyber-physical, and OT security tolerances.

Find out more here.

Infosim
Developments in the Fiber Optic and Telecommunications Industry in Germany. (Blog Post)
Increasing global connectivity through new technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G is generating growing demand for high-speed internet access and more reliable wireless networks. The expansion of the fiber optic infrastructure is of central importance for Germany’s digital transformation. The current expansion rate at the end of 2024 is 48.8%. The government, network operators and industry associations such as the German Broadband Association (BREKO) are actively committed to achieving a nationwide fiber coverage as fast as possible.

Read the full blog post here, where Infosim examine the dynamic changes in the telecommunications industry in Germany, analyses the resulting challenges for network service providers (NSPs) and outlines key solutions.

Keysight Technologies
What the EU Cyber Resilience Act means for Digital Product Makers. (Blog Post)
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to become a defining regulation for all manufacturers and developers of digital products that touch the EU market. It introduces strict requirements for cybersecurity practices, risk management, and compliance procedures, affecting a wide range of stakeholders from software developers to hardware vendors. This article unpacks what the CRA is, who it affects, and how to get ready.

Find out more here.

Rapid7
Inside the Ransomware Economy in 2025. (Blog Post)
Building on insights from Rapid7’s Q1 and Q2 2025 ransomware trend reports, it’s clear that the ransomware economy continues to evolve – and not just in volume, but also in business maturity. As threat actors shift tactics, tools, and partnerships, defenders face a complex landscape shaped by affiliate churn, rising ransom demands, and increasingly sophisticated social engineering campaigns.

This blog explores the latest ransomware trends 2025, threat intelligence, and practical takeaways to help security teams stay ahead of the threat.

Read more here.

BullWall
Securing VMware Environments in an Era of Escalating Cyber Threats. (Blog Post)
Ransomware has evolved into one of the most disruptive threats in cybersecurity, and virtualised environments have become an increasingly frequent target. Organisations running VMware vSphere and ESXi platforms are now prime targets, facing not just financial losses but the potential collapse of critical business operations. With cybercriminals continuously innovating their attack strategies, security leaders must rethink their defences and adopt a proactive, automated approach to safeguarding their virtual infrastructures.

Find out more here.

ExtraHop
From Potential to Performance: Maximising AI’s Impact with Modern NDR. (Blog Post)
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have become foundational components for effective network detection and response (NDR), fundamentally reshaping how organisations defend against modern threats.

According to the 2024 Global Cyber Confidence Index, 38% of security decision-makers said using AI and machine learning to help manage and mitigate cyber risk is a top priority for their organization this year.

Despite this clear priority, enterprises are only just beginning to really understand the transformational benefits that intelligent NDR solutions can offer.

Find out more here.