Inclusion and diversity within cyber security are far from a negative picture. I genuinely believe that cyber is a much stronger advocate for demographic inclusivity, especially for individuals with neurodiverse conditions, than most other…

Integrating IoT devices in the medical sector has revolutionised patient care, allowing remote monitoring, real-time data analysis, and improved treatment outcomes.

hat constitutes a breach of data protection? This is an important question because not all compromises to your user data need to be officially reported under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We understand the need to report a breach when it happens, but understanding the specific breaches that should be reported can save you and your business from going through unnecessary processes...

Increasing the scale of your cybersecurity is not easy. After all, cybersecurity is not just about prevention. With cyber-attacks part of our world, organisations must be prepared to respond effectively to threat actors. One such way of preparing and responding is through endpoint detection and response (EDR) and or Managed EDR solutions. Organisations use EDR solutions to improve their overall security posture by identifying, responding to, and detecting cyber attac

This week, we were thrilled to participate in the Holyrood Communications Connect’s Public Sector Cyber Security event in Edinburgh.

Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from cyber-attacks is critical in a global landscape of increased digital threats populated by sophisticated cyber criminals. Last year, according to Infosecurity Magazine, a wide range of significant incidents…

OG86 is designed to provide guidance to duty holders within organisations and HSE inspectors, including EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation), CEMHD (Chemical Explosives and Microbiological Hazards Division), EC & CS (Electrical Control and Cyber Security)…

With ransomware up 300%, one in four organisations, of all sizes, reporting a breach in the last 12 months and the average cost of a breach running into hundreds of thousands,…

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…

This year NISC presented all of us with an agenda comprehensively filled with case studies, insights from industry experts, practical considerations and valuable take-aways. Yet, as we reflect on the numerous conversations enjoyed during the…

Phishing is the most common type of cybersecurity attack on the internet. Such data breaches could lead to substantial financial losses. Your employees deal with your organization’s networks and information systems daily, making them real targets for phishing attacks. This is why they need adequate phishing awareness training. Not to spook you, but your employees…

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cyber security has become paramount. As technology evolves, so do the strategies employed by malicious actors. One such threat is spear phishing. With increasing frequency and sophistication, spear phishing exploits…

What is spyware, and what does it do? The thought of having prying eyes over your shoulder as you work, shop, bank, or play is pretty unsettling. Unfortunately, that’s what spyware does when you are…

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is one of many approaches to security management. As a result of cybersecurity attacks, organisations find identifying, prioritising, and action against malicious threats more challenging than ever...

You’re undoubtedly at least familiar with the activities in third-party risk management. Organisations rely on third-party vendors, service providers, and suppliers to meet operational needs. Although these collaborations have significant advantages, they expose organisations to…

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…

A firewall is a crucial component of cybersecurity that controls and monitors outgoing and incoming network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It sets a barrier between a trusted network (such as an internal corporate…

With the rapid changes in how organisations work driven by external factors such as COVID-19 and rapid demands placed on IT teams, the potential for vulnerabilities to occur has increased. This has raised the associated risk of becoming a victim of high-impact cyber-attacks. Network security standards are constantly changing, and cybersecurity challenges keep security teams busy...

Having a well-prepared response to different scenarios is not just a wise move; it’s a necessity, especially in a world where the unexpected is practically anticipated. We have all been in unfortunate circumstances because of…