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 […]
Many organisations and their staff now depend on mobile devices for communication, accessing information, and carrying out job-related tasks. However, businesses consistently underestimate the risks associated with widespread mobile device use. Common misconceptions include “mobile is secure by default” or “traditional endpoint tools are enough.” These assumptions leave businesses vulnerable to today’s prevalent cyber-attacks, including […]
Legal firms are a prime target for cybercriminals due to the highly sensitive and valuable data they collect and hold. This data typically includes intellectual property, financial records, or personal client information, which is why it’s valuable to attackers. Legal firms and their partner IT and cybersecurity providers are in a constant technological race with […]
Email is a vital business tool. Even with the emergence of communication hub products like Slack and Microsoft Teams, it is email that delivers the majority of business messaging today. The way that email was initially designed means that malicious third parties can spoof email addresses and pretend to be from an organisation. This opens […]
Email is still an essential business communication tool. It is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future, even with the rise of other communication platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Basecamp. The way email was initially conceived on the Internet means that it has some easily exploitable security issues. One of these is the […]
Warning! Please excuse the Puns and fish references! “Phishing” in cyber terms refers to the stealing of personal information that can lead to identity theft and financial fraud. Interestingly, phishing has been around for years and can manifest itself in many forms via phone calls and physical letter scams. However, with recent development in technology the most […]