To all Sapphire customers,  Sapphire has been made aware of a recent widespread issue that has been reported: Windows machines are experiencing crashes and displaying the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Currently, all indicators are…

Sapphire is thrilled to re-announce its long-standing partnership with Check Point, a global leader in cyber security. For over two decades, this relationship has been built on a shared commitment to delivering innovation and excellence and providing businesses with the protection they deserve. At Sapphire, solid partnerships create robust solutions. Our long-standing collaboration with Check Point reflects our dedication to mitigating cyber risks across people, processes, an

The world continues to become ever-more interconnected and how we use technology changes on a regular basis. Therefore, an organisation’s cyber security must keep up with this technological pace of change to effectively identify, respond…

Decoding Spear Phishing: Targeted Cyber Threats Unveiled In our interconnected digital world, safeguarding against cyber threats is not merely a choice but a necessity. As technology evolves, malicious actors continuously adapt their strategies, presenting new challenges for cyber security. Among these challenges, spear phishing emerges as a particularly insidious threat, exploiting human vulnerabilities with increasing frequency and sophistication. This comprehensive gui

A brief history of penetration testing The history of cybercrime and penetration testing are intertwined, necessitating discussion to underscore their 60-year journey from early hacking exploits to modern security practices.

OG86 The Health and Safety Executive’s guidance for industrial network security. OG86 is Operational Guidance issued by the UK Health & Safety Executive (the UK government agency tasked with regulating and enforcing health and safety in the workplace) to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks that could result in health and safety incidents, major accidents…

Today, cyber threats are constantly evolving, where businesses need to continually improve their security posture. As part of your cyber security strategy, penetration testing is critical for understanding how to fortify…

The malicious activities of hackers pose a constant threat to our cyber world. To effectively combat their sinister plans, it is necessary to adopt a similar mindset. Ethical hacking involves simulating cyber attacks to uncover security vulnerabilities that could result in data breaches.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face an increasing number of sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools have emerged as an essential component of a robust cybersecurity strategy, enabling organizations to…

Mobile applications are essential to daily life in this digital era. From entertainment and social media to e-commerce and banking, mobile applications usually offer accessibility and convenience at our fingertips. Nonetheless, with this convenience comes the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches. That’s why application penetration test for mobile apps is crucial...

As a leading cybersecurity company based in the UK, Sapphire closely monitors data breaches and their impact on businesses and individuals. In March 2020, the Cam4 data breach was reported as the largest data leakage…

Cyber threats are becoming more common in the digital world. Unfortunately, malware attacks and unknown threats are always waiting to happen. However, with threat-hunting tactics, techniques, and procedures, data breaches will be a thing of the past. Furthermore, the goal of threat hunting is to monitor everyday activities and detect suspicious activity....

The value of information has become one of the most important assets a company can possess. Similarly, collecting, processing, transmitting, and storing information has become too complex. This has increased the chances of information security…

Are you aware that weak passwords are one of your biggest cybersecurity threats? According to studies, 81% of data breaches occur due to easily guessable passwords. So, one of the most common methods hackers use to crack…

Cybersecurity risks and threats are becoming more complex, and attackers are more sophisticated in today’s fast-paced technological world. With the rise of remote work, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), organisations face many…

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a vital element of cybersecurity for any organisation that wants to protect itself from attacks. Since cybercriminals are always improving their skills and looking for vulnerabilities to exploit in…

With the increasing rates of data breaches and cyber-attacks, organisations are more than ever willing to implement cloud services. Maintaining data security over cloud networks begins with the cloud service providers and infrastructure. AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud service provider that enables organisations to build and scale applications securely and quickly. AWS Cloud also allows you to scale and innovate as you maintain a secure environment...

Cloud Estate now hosts a variety of applications, including network security. Maintaining data privacy over cloud networks begins with the infrastructure and cloud providers. Of course, guaranteeing data security for your network should be the…

In today’s world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Cybercriminals continually develop new methods to breach security systems and gain unauthorised access to sensitive data. Bringing us to the question, “what…

There were up to over 20 billion cyber attacks in 2021, with over 60% of all sites experiencing an attack at least once. This means that there is a high chance yours might get in trouble too. To ensure maximum security, it is important to let experts like Sapphire find any security gaps through cloud pen testing on sites including AWS cloud services, Microsoft Azure and more...