Key challenges of endpoint security
The rise of hybrid working has forever changed how businesses must view their security posture. As employees are now working between multiple locations, the risk of data breaches, cyberattacks and network intrusion has grown exponentially. With employees working from home, it is more difficult for IT teams to ensure employees are following best practices to […]
The Human Firewall: 6 steps to design effective cybersecurity training
The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and cyberattacks becoming more common with 4 in 10 businesses reporting having cybersecurity breaches or attacks in the past 12 months. There are many cybersecurity solutions available to strengthen a business’s security posture, including firewalls, endpoint protection and email security. However, for a business to safeguard themselves from […]
Key Cybersecurity Considerations for the Construction Sector
All industries have undergone a period of digital transformation over the past two decades. The advancement of technology has had a myriad of benefits for businesses, including increased profitability, productivity and some technologies have completely changed the way businesses function. The construction industry now relies on technology more than ever, as new technologies are used […]
Combating fake calls from your bank
We’ve all had that call, “Hi it’s your Bank, we need to talk to you about your account”. However, how do we know if it’s genuine? Therefore, to try and combat this, many of the Country’s leading banks have teamed up with Stop Scams UK, Global Cyber Alliance, UK Finance, & Telecom firms such as […]
Free e-book | Guide to Hybrid Working and Cyber Security
After months of working from home, restrictions have now eased, and many businesses have implemented a hybrid work model whereby employees work both in the office and remotely. The move to hybrid work should bring many benefits to businesses and employees with an increase in flexibility and productivity. However, this new era of working […]
6 cybersecurity threats that are overlooked by businesses
The cybersecurity threat landscape is constantly evolving, and attacks are becoming more complex. In the past 12 months ransomware attacks have increased 64% year on year between August 2020 and August 2021. No business is completely immune to falling victim to a ransomware attack, however thankfully many businesses are investing time and money to protect […]
How cybercriminals use social media to target organisations
In order for businesses to avoid a cyberattack, it is important to understand the tactics cybercriminals are using, and what employees can do to stop them in their tracks. If a hacker wants to gain unauthorised access to an organisation’s network, there are many different tactics they could use. Some of these include finding and […]
Information Security vs Cyber Security: Key principles and differences
Over the past two decades technology has advanced rapidly and fundamentally changed the way that business’s function. Whilst this has primarily been a positive experience for businesses, these advancements have also given rise to an increase in cybercrime. With the current prevalence of cybercrime, all organisations are currently at risk of falling victim to a […]
Hacking Humans: How to protect against social engineering attacks
When considering attack methods a cybercriminal may use to gain access to a network or business’s IT system, the most obvious are cracking passwords, hacking computers or exploiting software vulnerabilities. However, when businesses are trying to increase their security, one of the most dangerous methods is often not given enough attention, these are social engineering […]
Security Starts from Within: How to build a security culture in your business
Each year there are new attack vectors, hacking tools and vulnerabilities that put businesses at risk of a cyberattack. In the early 2000’s the most common cyber-attacks were computer worms that propagated through email spamming. Fast forward to 2021, and the last year has seen the massive rise of ransomware attacks. Regardless of the current […]