Penetration Testing Archive
With data breaches hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis, organisations are more aware than ever of the need to stay secure – but they’re not always aware of the best ways to do that. Penetration testing is a …
People often say to us, “No one would want to steal my information,” and then we have to explain why they’re wrong. Every organisation has something worth stealing, whether it’s personal information, payment card data, medical records or intellectual property. …
Over the past few years, cyber security has become a big concern for many organisations. With continual stories of data breaches leading to reputational damage, loss of customers and disciplinary action, organisations are more aware than ever of the consequences …
Cyber attacks are cheap to conduct, but expensive for organisations that are hit by them. Botnets can be hired cheaply, hacking software is readily available, and even those without technical or practical knowledge can purchase attacks as a service. Because …
Phishing is still the most common and widespread security threat faced by organisations and individuals, according to a report from cyber security organisation Webroot. The company’s Quarterly Threat Trends found that phishing is the biggest cause of breaches globally and …
A recent Imperva report reveals the techniques and behaviours hackers adopt when they’re trying to launch a phishing campaign. The study involved researchers setting up 90 honey-pot personal email, file sharing and social media accounts to lure criminals. Over the course …
With cyber attacks in the news more than ever, organisations should be well aware of their cyber security responsibilities. Attacks are cheap to conduct, and can cripple a company’s systems, land it with heavy fines and damage its reputation. Organisations …
Even the best technological security measures can be subverted by end users, which is why cyber criminals tend to exploit the weakest link of the security chain: humans. In fact, according to The Human Factor, a June 2017 report by …
For the first time, a report has claimed to be able to measure the impact cyber breaches have on companies’ share prices. Research from IT consultancy firm CGI found that, on average, a company’s value permanently drops by 1.8% following …
Organisations are under a great deal of stress from the number of vulnerabilities and threat alerts they face, according to a new report from Bay Dynamics. Respondents identified an average of 10 vulnerabilities per system, and 79% of security personnel …
