Cyber Security – The Perfect Storm?
Most of us would be inclined to think of cyber criminals as a lot of lawless occupants of the deep, a gang of individuals that trade exploit kits and stolen data and operate in a chaotic and disorderly manner. But the reality is, cybercrime is now a multibillion ‘business’ and one that is seeking to […]
Disaster Recovery: 5 Things That Can Cripple Your Business
Backup and disaster recovery planning are, unfortunately, one of those things that too many companies pay lip service to. It is time-consuming, it needs to be regularly reviewed and updated, it should be tested periodically and it doesn’t appear to add anything to the profitability of the business. This is all true until something goes […]
Endpoint Security – What you Need to Know
The digital security threat landscape is constantly evolving. Leaks, hacks and other breaches are happening more and more due to human error or software vulnerabilities and getting harder to predict or fix. This rise in cybersecurity threats also means that sophisticated endpoint security is becoming increasingly important. Today, we’re breaking down what exactly endpoint protection […]
Why you Should Invest in IT Security Awareness Training
Any business is only as secure as its weakest link. These days, hackers and other cyber criminals will use a variety of methods to try and get access to a company’s servers, targeting the weaker points of a security system. These weaker points are commonly associated with your employees who are often the easiest way […]
What is Encryption & 4 Reasons you Should be Using it
Without encryption, the ways we use the internet today would look very different. Using things like online shopping, banking and other services online would be much more difficult and unsafe. That’s because websites that have access to your personal data, such as bank details and passwords, encrypt it in order to protect you, their customer. […]
The Dark World of Spam & Phishing – How to Protect Yourself
We all know what spam is. No, not the tinned meat kind, but the annoying email messages that look so dodgy you might wonder how anyone could fall for these scams. However, the reality is that many people do fall victim to cybercrime originating from spam and phishing emails. Sometimes, differentiating between scam messages and legitimate […]
Your Guide to the Cyber Essentials Certifications
If you’re interested in gauging how good your organisation’s IT security really is, you should consider applying for a Cyber Essentials certification. Read on to discover how this scheme can help you identify IT security threats and what you need to pass. What is the Cyber Essentials scheme? Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that was launched […]
What is a Firewall and How to Choose the Right one for you
When a layperson is asked about cybersecurity, “firewall” is likely to be one of the first phrases that come to their mind. You might well be one of these people. But do you actually understand what a firewall does and how it protects your device and company network? That’s exactly what we’ll be going through in […]
Does your Organisation Need Mobile Device Management?
We’ve quickly become very dependent on our smart devices. The average Brit checks their phone 28 times a day; that’s almost twice per hour if they get 8 hours of sleep. So it’s no wonder that personal mobile devices – smartphones, tablets and laptops – have become a very common sight in the modern workplace. Not […]
What Happens in a Security Audit?
What Happens in a Security Audit? [ez-toc] Innovations and improvements in technology bring many changes in how organisations and companies handle their businesses. As these changes are inevitable, every person needs to embrace the change. This leads to the world taking this paradigm in every industry by the incorporation of the new technology. Despite the […]
