Cyber Security Archive
The cyber security industry is booming. Organisations are increasingly using technological solutions to perform core functions, and they need a way to make sure these processes aren’t vulnerable to cyber attackers. This influx in opportunities is outpacing the number of …
As the 2019 novel coronavirus sweeps across the globe, organisations are hurriedly looking for solutions to the disruption that the pandemic is causing. The UK government has requested that employees work from home where possible, while others are being forced …
Throughout 2019, we kept an eye on cyber attack and data breach reported in mainstream publications, releasing our findings in our monthly blog series. This allowed us to see how many security incidents were occurring, how many records were involved and which industries were worst affected. Did …
Technological defences and staff training are two of the most frequently touted measures for preventing data breaches, but their effectiveness is dependent on the way organisations implement them. This is a lesson organisations must learn quickly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Earthquake. Virus. Cyber attack. The threat of disruption looms over organisations more than ever, thanks to the increasing use of technology in business processes, consumer expectations and the rapid rise in cyber crime. You’ll rarely get advance warning about when …
Cyber criminals are exploiting the public’s fear of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in a new phishing scam, researchers have learned. Experts at IBM discovered a spate of phishing emails being sent to Japanese citizens, asking them to open an attached …
In a move to standardise the requirements for Cyber Essentials certification, from 1st April 2020 the IASME Consortium will be the National Cyber Security Centre’s sole Cyber Essentials Partner (formerly accreditation body), and the other four accreditation bodies will no …
As part of their ISO 27001 compliance, organisations must conduct management reviews to address any emerging information security trends and to ensure that their ISMS (information security management system) works as intended. Unfortunately, there’s a mistaken belief that the review …
While most of us spent New Year’s Eve celebrating, the IT department at Travelex was grappling with a ransomware virus that was spreading through its systems. Almost two weeks on, the currency exchange service is finally starting to restore its …
Stock up on sprouts, hang the decorations and prepare for a barrage of cyber attacks, because the Christmas season is in full swing. December is a busy time for cyber criminals, as they look to take advantage of understaffed IT …
