It’s a sad fact that there is an arms race between IT security teams protecting businesses, and the organised cybercriminals who seek to bypass security and illegally access data. The attack surface that is used to probe defences is ever-changing, and with the increase in IoT and 5G based systems, ever-expanding. We have written about […]
These are unprecedented times for businesses, other organisations, and for society in general. The social distancing measures introduced in many countries to slow the rate of COVID-19 spread mean that many more people are now working from home every day. This has required a rapid upscaling in the remote working capacity across all sectors. The […]
Remote working from home or other remote locations has been on a steadily upward trend for the last few years. The tools to allow remote collaboration, with VPN access to file stores and the proliferation of web and mobile apps has driven this trend. Indeed, some businesses today are staffed mainly by remote employees. (See […]
Cyber Attack methods are continuously evolving, and there is an ongoing ‘arms-race’ between cybercriminals and those tasked with cyber-defence. Attacks often have multiple components at the same time designed to probe for weaknesses in defence across various parts of the IT infrastructure landscape. The human element is also tested via Phishing attempts and other social […]
Ensuring bespoke applications that are written by in house development teams, or external development companies, are secure and follow the latest best practices is essential. Similarly, the security for any third-party or commercial applications used within an organisation needs to be assured. Application and code security are as vital as network security and other cyber […]
Ensuring that data is protected from accidental loss or falling prey to cybercriminals is vital. In the 2020 business environment, the reputational damage or financial cost due to regulatory fines, that flow from data loss incidents can be significant. Business staff and knowledge workers need access to the data required to perform their jobs. At […]
The mobile debate in business is over, and the use of smartphones and tablets to deliver increased productivity for all workers is now standard practice. One of the most important uses for the mobile devices that we all carry is access to messaging via email and other messaging services. The biggest threat to your […]
The world has gone digital. Businesses and organisations that need to connect with customers, clients, or other organisations have to provide digital access on the web or via mobile applications. From the smallest business right up to global multinationals, having a digital presence is vital to business growth and ongoing success. Securing a digital presence […]
Implementing proper security for data, both at rest on servers and devices, plus in transit across the network is hopefully well understood and now just a core part of deploying IT systems. A crucial part of protecting data is the use of cryptographic keys and encryption for files and data in all locations. Nearly everything […]