In an extremely competitive tech industry, firms can be eager to keep company secrets close to their chests.
However, amid the flurry of stories detailing cyber-attacks and data breaches against some of the country’s most recognisable brands, businesses of any size may have to consider the unthinkable, sharing company secrets with the competition.
In the past couple of months alone, major attacks have been attempted against M&S, the Co-op, Harrods, Cartier, North Face and others.
“The first thing you learn in intelligence school is, don’t share any of your intelligence,” said Chris Jacob, VP of global field operations at IT group ThreatQ.
Speaking to UKTN, Jacob explained why in the era of constant cyber threats, working together can make all the difference….