News in the Channel - issue #33

NEWS

Email remains big security risk

Email remains the biggest soft spot in enterprise security, even as phishing scams, impersonation attacks and regulatory scrutiny intensify, according to survey findings from Exclaimer. UK IT leaders estimate that 52% of all organisational communication still runs through email, yet 83% report suffering at least one email-related security incident, with 49% hit in the past 12 months alone. On average, IT leaders say 36% of all security incidents are email-driven, underlining the inbox as a persistent national attack surface. Exclaimer’s The UK Business Email Report surveyed 1,003 UK IT leaders including CIOs, CTOs, IT managers and security officers. When asked to name their biggest email security challenges, IT leaders put external threats such as phishing, spoofing and

spam at the top of their list (cited by 42% of respondents). Almost as many highlighted the difficulty of balancing security with ease of use (39%) and ensuring strong encryption (38%). The most common defences now in place are employee security awareness training (47%) and email filtering (46%), with multi-factor authentication (41%) also widely adopted. More advanced measures such as AI-driven threat detection (38%) are gaining traction, signalling a gradual but broad shift towards layered protection. But leaders are clear it won’t stand still. When asked which trends will have the biggest impact by 2030, the top three were stronger security and encryption standards (45%), tighter integration with real-time collaboration tools (41%) and AI- driven automation (41%). n

Enterprises prioritise sustainability, but discount AV technology Businesses may be making bold commitments to sustainability, but

point for the AV industry with 61% of businesses are already considering the impact of e-waste in technology procurement decisions. In addition, by the end of 2025, 72% of AV teams will have clearly defined sustainability targets. At a more practical level, businesses are waking up to how AV can support energy efficiency in offices and at home. Indeed, 64% believe AV decisions can reduce the energy consumption of remote workers. Inside the office, the spotlight is shifting toward smart building solutions. Also 31% of organisations are investing in smart building analytics to optimise lighting and temperature based on occupancy and cut waste at scale. Still, challenges remain as 45% admit they lack adequate insight into how physical space is being used, limiting their ability to make the most of sustainability gains. n

many are overlooking a hidden lever in their ESG strategies: audio-visual (AV) technology. Research from Kinly’s Trusted Connections 2025 report reveals that 41% of organisations still do not value the role AV can play in improving sustainability, despite mounting evidence that smarter workplace technology can make a measurable difference. This disconnect is surprising given that 63% say their AV teams are involved in hitting carbon reduction targets and that AV innovation is already delivering measurable change. In fact, 39% of organisations that have undergone workplace transformation projects in the past year reported improved sustainability as a direct result. The data paints a picture of a turning

41% of organisations still do not value the role AV can play in improving sustainability despite mounting evidence... “ ”

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