What is zero trust security and how can it be implemented?
In 2020, the global average cost of a data breach was $3.86 million (USD). On average it took businesses 207 days to identify the data breach, and 73 days to contain it. Regardless of the size or industry, all businesses are at risk of a data breach as they store valuable information, especially customer data. […]
What is an attack vector? 10 common attack vectors to watch out for in 2021
Cybersecurity has been a top priority for many businesses in the past 5 years. This makes sense as cybersecurity incidents are becoming more frequent and consequences more severe. In order to safeguard your business from an attack, first you must understand the tools and methods cybercriminals use to orchestrate these attacks. One of the key […]
Key cybersecurity considerations for the legal sector
Regardless of the industry, business size, or revenue, all businesses are at risk of a cybersecurity incident. The advent of working from home has only amplified this risk with cyberattacks increasing by 400% in the initial weeks of the first lockdown. Law firms and companies in the legal sector make an attractive target for cyberattacks […]
Passwordless Authentication – Security and convenience with Azure AD
With 4 in 10 UK businesses reporting security breaches in the last 12 months it can be difficult to keep up with the best methods of protecting your business and its data. One of the ‘easiest’ methods of keeping hackers out are long, complex passwords. Although this is simple in theory, in practice it can […]
6 ways to improve your IT security and avoid a ransomware attack
The recent ransomware attacks on the Irish Health Service show that, regardless of size or industry, any business can be targeted by cybercriminals. It can be difficult to stay up to date with all the new attack vectors and methods that hackers are using to gain access to sensitive data or lock businesses’ IT networks. […]
What is a ransomware attack and how often do they happen?
Ransomware is not a new security threat. In fact, the first was orchestrated in 1989, with its proceeds allegedly going to charity. In the past five years, however, ransomware has hit headlines across the globe. Attacks, experts say, are becoming more sophisticated, more harmful, and more frequent. In its base form, a ransomware is a […]
How do you protect against phishing attacks?
Phishing attempts are so common now that you’d be hard pressed to find an internet user who hasn’t seen one. According to the government’s cyber breaches survey, 86% of businesses experienced a phishing attack in 2020, a rise of 14% since 2017. This growth has only sped up since the start of the pandemic. HMRC […]
Is everything in the cloud automatically protected?
According to the Cloud Industry Forum, 88% of businesses in the UK are actively using cloud services, and that figure was based on activity pre-pandemic. With COVID-19 still forcing thousands of businesses to operate either remotely or with flexibility, it’s highly probable that the number of those relying on the cloud is already even greater […]
5 lessons to be learned from 2020 security breaches
It’s an undoubted fact that the global pandemic of 2020/21 will leave businesses operating in a vastly different landscape to just twelve months ago, with many making considerable alterations to the way in which they function. One such adjustment will be the urgent need for greater vigilance when it comes to cyberthreats; something that affects […]
Microsoft 365 is upping its security game
The IT security landscape is ever evolving. According to a 2020 SonicWall cyber report, hundreds of thousands of unique malware strains are found each year, many of them bringing new techniques and vulnerabilities. To meet these growing threats, security solutions must evolve: which is exactly what Microsoft is doing with its 365 platform. Throughout 2020, […]