Even though today is April Fool’s Day, it’s important to recognise that some things shouldn’t be joked about. With almost 40% of businesses being the target of a cyber-attack in 2021 – many of which are SMEs with a distinct lack of cyber security – cybercrime has become no laughing matter. The COVID-19 pandemic has...
Following the announcement of the Cyber Security Maturity Model Certification programme (CMMC) 2.0 by the US Department of Defense (DoD) in November 2021, businesses have been forced to fast track their cyber security development and increase their budgets. This reworked CMMC is designed to improve cyber security resilience and standards throughout the DoD’s supply chain...
When organisations want to test their cyber security readiness, it can be confusing to know what they need to do. Many testing services highlight vulnerabilities and flaws within their system but do so in different ways. Ultimately, it’s important to utilise a variety of testing techniques to ensure that every aspect of a system is protected. Initially,...
With instances of cybercrime continuing to rise dramatically throughout 2020 and 2021, cyber security has become a focus for many organisations. Examples of high-profile data breaches and hacks have spurred this focus even more, with Dixons Carphone, Tesco, and many more experiencing such breaches in 2021 alone. Unfortunately, just as there are many businesses proactively preparing, a...
When you are considering the future of your cyber security policy, you will probably arrive at the question: do I need to hire more security analysts? Often, lack of resources within a security team is one of the leading drivers for investing further in cyber security. In this article, we are going to explore the pros and...
When organisations come to us wanting to set up a security information event management (SIEM), they often have two options in mind: Microsoft Sentinel, formerly known as Azure Sentinel, or Splunk. Whilst the two solutions do have some similarities, they differ in a variety of ways, which we’ll explore in this article. We will look...
To effectively manage your IT system’s security, and for your overall cyber security integrity, your organisation needs security information and event management (SIEM) software. As well as enabling you to manage security logs and alerts, a SIEM offers valuable insights. The myriad of tools and features they contain provides information that can help your organisation make informed...
There’s a negative connotation around the word “hacking”. Despite this, many hackers are using their skills for good, promoting the idea that the internet can be a safer place for all of us. Understanding the term “ethical hacking” is important for people and businesses alike. It demonstrates that hacking can be a positive thing when...
Like many other popular holidays around the world, Valentine’s Day is beloved by millions of people and is widely celebrated. Unfortunately, holidays like this have become a magnet for cybercriminals, as people look to buy gifts, book experiences, and do something special for their significant other. Due to the popularity of Valentine’s Day, certain things...
Cyber security researchers have identified a new form of malware that targets IOT devices and routers. Written in the programming language Golgang, BotenaGo can exploit over 30 vulnerabilities within the code of many IOT devices. Due to its difficulty to detect, it’s thought that the malware may have already infected a large number of devices which, if true,...
Gartner is predicting that there will be 20 billion global Internet of Things (IoT) devices deployed by 2020. The cyber security of IoT technology remains a major issue for businesses and consumers alike. The IoT market size in Europe is estimated to reach €242,222 million by the end of this year. The rise in popularity of...
With cybercrime continuing to rise and cyber-attacks affecting more and more organisations around the world, it’s vital to constantly improve and iterate on your cyber security procedures. In this article, we’ll cover a few different ways that you can improve your cyber security readiness. Whether you’re an SME or a multinational corporation, there will be something here...
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