Ransomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020…
Read More Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware EvolutionRansomware tactics have continued to evolve over the years, and remain a prominent threat to both SMBs and larger organisations. Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020…
Read More Prevention is Better Than Cure: The Ransomware EvolutionUnderstand your security vulnerabilitiesArticle by Beau PetersThe basic approaches like phishing simulations are good, but they tend to have limited reach. This is why more agile methods, penetration testing among them, have been getting incr…
Read More How Businesses Can Utilise Penetration TestingIntroduction Online shopping digital payment transactions may seem quite simple, but in reality, just one single transaction sets off multiple, long-chain reactions. The Payment Card Industry comprises debit cards, credit cards, prepaid, e-purse/e-wall…
Read More Payment Security: Understanding the Four Corner ModelNow everyone can learn what privacy means, how your privacy is impacted when using the web and mobile apps, and how to protect your privacy online thanks to a free course from Coventry University.The UK university has worked closely with experts includ…
Read More Free Coventry University Course to Help Everyone Protect their Online PrivacyA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, June 2021.How was UK Government Building CCTV Leaked?The Sun newspaper published …
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for July 2021Article by Beau PetersAs a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Not only are you pulling in a constant stream of customer data, but as a worker on the go, you likely wor…
Read More Why Freelancers Should Prioritise CybersecurityBy Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security Not too long ago things were looking bleak for the world, still under the dark cloud of the COVID pandemic, but with vaccine rollouts now taking place worldwide, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s…
Read More Top Cyber Security Challenges Post LockdownA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021.UK Smarties Cities Cybersecurity WarningThe UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for June 2021The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which …
Read More Keeping Phishing Simulations on TrackYour mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and conta…
Read More How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device CompromisesHow do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for a…
Read More Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-AssuranceLast year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after…
Read More How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand SmartphoneIASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSCBy Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave WhiteleggWhat is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things y…
Read More 10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber EssentialsThe most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However,…
Read More Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small BusinessCybersecurity is not a One-Stop-ShopBoris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across th…
Read More Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-ShopArticle by Shiela PulidoDue to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansion…
Read More The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data PrivacyThe United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, b…
Read More The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated WorkforceA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021.Think Before You LinkedIn!Business social media platform LinkedIn is being exploit…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for May 2021Which Is Better? A Vulnerability Scan Or A Penetration Test?Vulnerability scanning and penetration tests are two very different ways to test your system for any vulnerabilities. Despite this, they are often confused about the same service, which leads …
Read More Which is more Important: Vulnerability Scans Or Penetration Tests?Article by Beau PetersIt is no secret that medical professionals of all levels need to maintain a vast amount of knowledge in their brains at all times. After all, having experience and education is crucial to saving lives and helping patients. Bu…
Read More Should Doctors Receive a Cybersecurity Education?By Gary Blower, Solutions Architect, Clearvision Whether you view your organisation as having an agile approach or not, in 2020, companies had no choice but to drastically change their way of working as the world rapidly pivoted to remote working. Orga…
Read More The Future of Service Management in the DevOps EraEvery organisation is on a mission to achieve agility; if 2020 taught us anything, it’s the need to be flexible is essential in order to adapt and thrive in new and uncertain environments. The increased adoption of technology in all forms – from increa…
Read More Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All!It’s time for Security Awareness to adapt by thinking Cyber The transition to working from home, as well as the necessary technological change, has had an effect on businesses all over the world. This has serious consequences for cybersecurity. Curre…
Read More Adapting Security Awareness to the Post-Pandemic WorldWhat is the objective of implementing cybersecurity in a business? The answer might vary depending on whether you ask a security professional or a business executive. However, in any cybersecurity implementation, it’s very important to stay focused on …
Read More Important Strategies for Aligning Security With Business ObjectivesArticle by Daniel Warelow, Product Manager at Giacom and Charles Preston, CEO & Founder of usecureEmployees are a vital part of the security strategySecurity Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changin…
Read More Building a Security Conscious WorkforceA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021.How not to disclosure a HackUK fashion retailer FatFace angered customers in its h…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for April 2021Article by Beau PetersFor better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work and our corresponding cybersecurity needs. Now, millions of us across the world are adapting to remote work. And this requires securing our networks for the n…
Read More Reducing Human Error Security Threats with a Remote WorkforceCyber attacks are a threat to businesses of all sizes and in all industries. With cybercrime rising by 600% during the pandemic, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to the financial and reputational repercussions of cyberattacks. This makes it eve…
Read More Cybercrime to cost over $10 Trillion by 2025There is a growing generation of adults who have grown up in the digital age, not knowing a life without almost immediate access to a digital connected world. Most adults and children either carry or have access to connected computers, whether they be …
Read More Book Review: Born Digital by Robert WigleyThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses across all industries to revise their working processes and requirements. From shifting overnight to a remote working model, furloughing staff and operating in a challenging economic climate, many businesses …
Read More HR Strategies to Drive Cybersecurity Culture in the New NormalArticle by Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks Why is it that the security industry talks about network security, but data breaches? It’s clear that something needs to change, and according to Paul German, CEO, Certes Networks, the change is si…
Read More Reasons Why the Security Industry is Protecting the Wrong ThingA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021.Serious Linux VulnerabilityLast month a newly discovered critical vulnerability …
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021Article by Greg Foss, Senior Cyber Security Strategist, VMware Carbon BlackWherever there is disruption, cybercriminals see opportunity. Alongside the devastating health and economic impacts of the global coronavirus pandemic, we have also seen a huge …
Read More The Ransomware Group Tactics which Maximise their ProfitabilityArticle by Beau PetersWhen the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Newly remote workers and remotely connected workplaces had to adapt ra…
Read More Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021Linux and Unix operating systems require regular patching like any IT system, but as security professionals, ethical hackers, and criminal hackers will tell you, regular Linux and Unix patching is often neglected.CVE-2021-3156 sudo VulnerabilityLast we…
Read More The Linux Flaw you can’t afford to Ignore (CVE-2021-3156)A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, January 2021.Throughout January further details about the scale and sophistication of SolarWinds suspecte…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for February 2021The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve as cybercriminals become ever more sophisticated, and digital security tools accelerate to mitigate the risks as much as possible. 2020 presented even more opportunities for hackers to strike, for example…
Read More Data Loss Prevention: Artificial Intelligence vs. Human InsightWhat are the Most Valued Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021? This is an important question for employers, recruiters, seasoned security professionals, and especially for those planning a cybersecurity career. The Information Security Careers Ne…
Read More The Top Cybersecurity Certifications in 2021A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, December 2020.A suspected nation-state sophisticated cyber-attack of SolarWinds which led to the distribu…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for January 2021Article by Dennis Okpara, Chief Security Architect & DPO at IDEE GmbHYes, there is hope for 2021, but the challenges of the “New Normal” are here to stay. CISOs have to prepare and start acting now, because cybersecurity and the IT-infrastruct…
Read More Trends in IT-Security and IAM in 2021, the “New Normal” and beyondArticle by Beau PetersThe movie industry is infamous for its loose depictions of hacking and cybersecurity. Hollywood often gets a lot wrong about hacking and digital protections, but what does it get right? The power of film in influencing the future …
Read More Fact vs. Fiction: Film Industry’s Portrayal of CybersecurityArticle by Tom Kellerman, Head of Cybersecurity Strategy, Rick McElroy, Head of Security Strategy and Greg Foss, Senior Cybersecurity Strategist, VMware Carbon Black Everything is different, and yet the same. As we look ahead to the cybersecurity lan…
Read More Six Trends Shaping the 2021 Cybersecurity OutlookArticle by Adam Strange, Data Classification Specialist, HelpSystemsIn the digitally accelerated COVID-19 environment of 2021 what are the top data security trends that organisations are facing? Here is HelpSystems Data Classification Specialist, Adam …
Read More Predicated Data Classification Trends for 2021On 13th December 2020, it came to light SolarWinds IT systems were compromised by hackers between March 2020 and June 2020. SolarWinds provides software to help organisations manage their IT networking infrastructure. The attackers exploited their Sola…
Read More Sunburst: SolarWinds Orion Compromise OverviewArticle by Nathan King, Director, CyberisVulnerability scoring has an important role in most enterprise threat and vulnerability management programmes because it provides multiple benefits to internal security teams when identifying any weaknesses. Add…
Read More The Dangers of Security Vulnerability Scoring DependencyA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, November 2020.Manchester United FC remains impacted by a seemly major cyber-attack, which I covered in a …
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for December 2020Earlier this year I wrote a blog post about the Manchester City Billion Pound Hack, which explored cyberattacks within elite football. Now it is the turn of City big rivals Manchester United, after they reported their IT systems had been impacted by a …
Read More The Multi-Million Pound Manchester United HackProtecting lone workers is an issue that businesses may not have come across previously, especially those based in busy city centre office blocks pre-coronavirus. Yet with many thriving business districts deserted through a lockdown and not everyone ab…
Read More Advice: Protecting Lone Workers Through Covid RestrictionsArticle by Kristin Herman, a writer and editor at Ukwritings.com and Academized.comThe term ‘cybersecurity’ has been tossed around lately. But although cybersecurity has been viewed as a saving grace for mobile devices, computers, etc. the topic is sti…
Read More Seven Debunked Myths of CybersecurityGuest article by Andrea Babbs, UK General Manager at VIPREReliance on email as a fundamental function of business communication has been in place for some time. But as remote working has become a key factor for the majority of business during 2020, it’…
Read More Check, Please! Adding up the Costs of a Financial Data BreachArticle by Paul German, CEO, Certes NetworksA cyber threat could be lurking in any corner of an organisation’s infrastructure. The complex networks encompassing numerous smart and interconnected technologies make it easy for cybercriminals to hide, but…
Read More One Step Beyond: Using Threat Hunting to Anticipate the UnknownA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, October 2020.London’s Hackney Borough Council has been tight-lipped about “a serious cyber-attack” which …
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for November 2020Guest article by Andrea Babbs, UK General Manager, VIPRE2020 has forced businesses to revise many of their operations. One significant transition being the shift to a remote working model, for which many were unprepared in terms of equipment, infr…
Read More Securing an Agile and Hybrid WorkforceA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, September 2020.COVID-19 wasn’t the only virus seriously disrupting the start of the new UK academic year,…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for October 2020Written by Sarah Doherty, Product Marketing Manager at iland Around the world, IT teams are struggling with choosing between less critical, but important tasks, versus focusing on innovative projects to help transform your business. Both are nece…
Read More The DRaaS Data Protection DilemmaGuest article by Adrian Taylor, Regional VP of Sales for A10 Networks Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are now everyday occurrences. Whether you’re a small non-profit or a huge multinational conglomerate, your online services—email, …
Read More Top Five Most Infamous DDoS AttacksA roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, August 2020.Taking security training courses and passing certification exams are common ingredients in th…
Read More Cyber Security Roundup for September 2020Guest post by Adrian Taylor, Regional VP of Sales for A10 Networks The Emotet trojan recently turned from a major cybersecurity threat to a laughingstock when its payloads were replaced by harmless animated GIFs. Taking advantage of a weakness in…
Read More Beating the Emotet Malware with SSL InterceptionGuest post By Tom Kellermann, Head of Cybersecurity Strategy, VMware Carbon BlackCOVID-19 has reshaped the global cyberthreat landscape. While cyberattacks have been on the rise, the surge in frequency and increased threat sophistication is notable. Th…
Read More Countering Cybercrime in the Next Normal