There is a version of this conversation happening in Irish MSPs every week. A client’s IT lead, or sometimes their CFO, forwards a questionnaire from an insurer, a supply chain partner, or a prospective customer. Somewhere in the document, usually buried in the governance section, a question asks: how do you assess human cyber risk […]
Demonstrating that cybersecurity defences are resilient and meet compliance regulations can’t just be a compliance box-ticking exercise. Organisations need to demonstrate that the security solutions in place deliver resilience in the face of ever-changing threats. That’s why Admin By Request’s achievement of the UK NCSC Cyber Essentials Plus certification is significant. More than a meaningless […]
There’s a good chance that Active Directory controls access to almost everything on your network. This is both good and bad. Good in that it provides a convenient central repository for authentication and authorisation. And also bad, as data shows that a significant percentage of attacks and security breaches target Active Directory. Many organisations, in […]
Impress Your Clients and Improve Security with Augmentt’s 100-Point Security Audit Your clients may not be mechanics, but they understand the importance of regular inspections for their cars. The same goes for their IT environments. With Augmentt’s 100-point security inspection, you can deliver a comprehensive report on your client or prospect’s Microsoft 365 setup. This […]
The Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2024 is almost upon us. As in previous years, attendance is open to everyone working in an IT sector supplier with a presence in the Irish marketplace. It is also open to decision-makers and IT and cybersecurity professionals working for public and private sector organisations. The event provides the […]
Ransomware attacks are an ongoing threat to educational institutions of all sizes. These attacks cause significant disruptions to educational operations by encrypting critical data, such as student records and online learning systems. Attackers often also steal data as well as encrypt it, and there are threats to release this stolen data on the dark web […]
Keeper Security has introduced Granular Sharing Enforcements, which empowers administrators to finely control user permissions for creating and sharing records, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR while improving security and visibility. More details from Keeper Security are below. Introduction Keeper Security is excited to introduce Granular Sharing Enforcements for all products in the Keeper® […]
Introducing AuthPoint Total Identity Security Would you bet your business on the strength of every employee’s password? If you haven’t deployed business-grade MFA and credentials management throughout your organization, you are probably on the losing end of that bet. Here’s why: 74% of 2022 breaches involved the human element, including stolen credentials, according to the […]
Ransomware is rampant The threat from ransomware shows no signs of diminishing. The attack reports that make it into the general news or the specialist IT press are just the tip of the iceberg. One group that has been causing alarm with cybersecurity professionals is the Conti gang. In late September, the US Cybersecurity and […]