Tony Morbin

Executive News Editor, EU

Morbin is a veteran cybersecurity and tech journalist, editor, publisher and presenter working exclusively in cybersecurity for the past decade – at ISMG, SC Magazine and IT Sec Guru. He previously covered computing, finance, risk, electronic payments, telecoms, broadband and computing, including at the Financial Times. Morbin spent seven years as an editor in the Middle East and worked on ventures covering Hong Kong and Ukraine.

The State of Enterprise Mobile App Security 2023: Results Analysis

Tony Morbin • November 17, 2023

Compromised mobile apps can be an open door to critical enterprise app servers and other back-end systems, and this survey aims to shine a light on a potential hole in most enterprise security walls – exposing potential gaps in CISO awareness.

The Evolution of Online Fraud in 2023 and Best Practices to Plug the Gaps

Tony Morbin • September 20, 2023

Vice President at Appgate, Mike Lopez, offers his expert analysis on the survey findings and how this year's results were unique to the most current cyber threats.

What to Do Based on 2022: Expert Analysis of TPSRM Survey

Tony Morbin • September 21, 2022

From SolarWinds to Kaseya, Accellion, Log4j and Okta, third-party security breaches are among the most devastating for organizations affected. Tony Morbin of ISMG dives into the story behind the results of a global survey with Demi Ben-Ari, the co-founder, CTO and head of security at Panorays.

Constant Vigilance Demanded - Cyber 'Not Just Another Risk'

Tony Morbin • July 4, 2022

The Biden executive order on cybersecurity was a catalyst for action, with tight delivery times for steps including promotion of SBOMs and zero trust. The cyber-physical nexus and expanding threat surface mean it's not easy to maintain vigilance, but recognizing that is the first step.

Security Trends of 2022: Research Report Analysis Interview

Tony Morbin • June 28, 2022

Chris Borales, senior product marketing manager for ThreatINSIGHT and security solutions at Gigamon, and Tony Morbin of Information Security Media Group discuss the findings of a recent survey of cybersecurity professionals about emerging security trends in 2022, conducted for Gigamon by ISMG.

New Strategy Funds UK Public Services' Cyber Resilience

Tony Morbin • January 27, 2022

U.K. local authorities are to receive 37.8 million pounds from the government to boost cyber resilience in essential public services, and a Government Cyber Coordination Center is being established under a new U.K. Cyber Security Strategy announced this week.

Cybersecurity Executive Order: An Assessment

Tony Morbin • June 2, 2021

The most significant component of President Biden's recently released executive order on cybersecurity is its call for the creation of software life cycle security standards, says Adam Isles, former deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who offers a complete assessment.

Project 2030: Scenarios for the Future of Cybercrime

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Dr. Victoria Baines, a visiting research fellow at Oxford University in the U.K., is acclaimed as one of the country’s most influential women in cybersecurity. In this video interview, she describes potential future cyberthreats as criminals adapt to the changing cybersecurity landscape.

Irish Healthcare Sector Was Hit by 2 Ransomware Attacks

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Two healthcare agencies in Ireland suffered ransomware attacks last week that appear to be related, not just one as originally reported, authorities say.

Investing in Solutions for Tomorrow’s Attacks

Tony Morbin • May 17, 2021

Potential investors in the cybersecurity sector need a deep understanding of what the pinch points are for cybersecurity practitioners. Andy Ellis, a 20-year CSO at Akamai who is now an operating partner at YL Ventures, discusses what cybersecurity sectors are attracting investment - and why.

Ransomware Attack Leads to IT Shutdown for Irish Hospitals

Tony Morbin • May 14, 2021

After Health Service Executive, Ireland’s state health services provider, shut down all its IT systems serving hospitals in the wake of a ransomware attack early Friday, some security experts praised its decisive action and refusal to pay a ransom.

Brexit: EU Data Transfers to UK Can Continue - For Now

Tony Morbin • January 11, 2021

Information security and privacy professionals responsible for safeguarding personal information have been left in limbo as the U.K. exits the EU. But the transfer of Europeans' data from EU member nations to the U.K. can continue unimpeded for six months until the EU makes a final ruling on the issue.

UK Ramps Up Capabilities to Deter Nation-State Hackers

Tony Morbin • November 27, 2020

The U.K. is moving to improve its ability to combat online attacks via the establishment of an information warfare network named @HutEighteen. The move, announced by the Defense Academy of the United Kingdom, follows fresh EU sanctions against nation-state hackers and the U.K. standing up a National Cyber Force.

Strong Crypto and Policing: EU Again Debates Encryption

Tony Morbin • November 19, 2020

European lawmakers are once again considering encryption policies and attempting to strike a balance between the privacy and security afforded by strong encryption and law enforcement's needs. But with encryption being a cornerstone of the internet, is there any new balance to be struck?

UK Privacy Advocates Say GDPR Enforcement Comes Up Short

Tony Morbin • November 11, 2020

Privacy advocates in the U.K. have filed a complaint alleging that the Information Commissioner's Office, a watchdog agency, is not doing enough to make sure the digital advertising technology - or AdTech - industry complies with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.