Cyber Security Archive
No matter what size your organisation is, it will suffer a cyber attack sooner or later. There are simply too many malicious actors and too many vulnerabilities for you to identify. Unfortunately, SMEs often fall into the trap of believing …
Information security policies are essential for tackling organisations’ biggest weakness: their employees. Everything an organisation does to stay secure, from implementing technological defences to physical barriers, is reliant on people using them properly. It only takes one employee opening a phishing email or …
When the European Court of Justice invalidated the EU–US Privacy Shield earlier this year, organisations were left unsure about how to legally transfer personal data into and out of the EU. The ruling was made following criticism from the Austrian …
Cyber attackers have been increasingly turning their attention to MSPs (managed service providers) in recent years, with devastating results. MSPs often work with dozens, if not hundreds, of organisations – so a single vulnerability can have far-reaching consequences. You don’t …
Each year, certain healthcare organisations must complete a self-assessment via the DSP (Data Security and Protection) Toolkit to demonstrate their data security and information governance compliance. The deadline is normally 31 March, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the cut-off for …
There has never been a better time to start a career in cyber security. Organisations’ reliance on technical solutions has only increased with the global switch to remote working, creating a huge demand for qualified personnel. But it can be …
The ISO/IEC 270001 family of standards, also known as the ISO 27000 series, is a series of best practices to help organisations improve their information security. Published by ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), …
Cyber threats are so numerous that it’s impossible to prevent security incidents altogether. That’s why they organisations increasingly relying on cyber insurance policies to cover the costs when data breaches and cyber attacks occur. But just how helpful is cyber …
Organisations are always looking for ways to improve their security practices, and one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by enrolling employees on cyber security training courses. A recent Lucy Security study found that 96% of respondents agreed …
Are you trying to figure out the best way to protect your organisation from cyber attacks and data breaches? It can be tricky to know where to begin, which is why our Cyber Security Risk Scorecard contains a simple guide …
