Over 500 years ago the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ was first used by Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus to describe how it is often easier to stop something happening in the first place than to repair the damages caused after it has happened.

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…

Have you ever had a situation, either personally or professionally, where you’ve reflected, how you wish you’d had further information before making a decision. I think we probably all have.

The UK public sector is seemingly under constant attack from cyber criminals. With small teams, challenges around resources, often a lack of out-of-hours work, and a policy of not paying ransoms, incident response for the…

Traditional security measures to deal with cybersecurity threats are no longer enough to protect a company’s sensitive data and assets. Therefore, companies need a solution that can detect and respond to potential threats in real…

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…

In today’s fast-paced world, we are flooded with information from all directions. Social media, news outlets, and even our devices bombard us with endless data streams. However, have you ever wondered if all this information…

In today’s evolving digital landscape, developing a comprehensive understanding of potential threats is crucial for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the resilience of systems. In this article, we delve into the concept of threat model…

Nowadays, targeted and opportunistic cyberattacks occur more often and with greater sophistication. You may encounter dangers like insider threats, supply chain attacks, ransomware, and cyber fraud. Fortunately, you can test the effectiveness of your cyber…

Identity-based cyber-attacks come in many forms and pose numerous risks for any organisation. One of the most common facilitators of identity-based cyber attacks is a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). Here, it is difficult to differentiate between…

Are you aware that an easily exploitable vulnerability known as CVE 2022 21500 has been discovered that poses a significant threat to organisations and individuals worldwide? This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorised…

As long as you or your organization are using some sort of computer system or network, you are vulnerable to malware attacks. Malware is a contraction of Malicious Software and is a code often designed to gain unauthorized access and control of the target system for various purposes. The purpose of the malicious programs depends on the objective of the attack. We’ll look at these objectives in a minute. In the following chapters, we’ll also dive into the types of malware t

Did you know that unauthorised individuals within an organisation can cause serious harm to a company’s computer systems and databases? It’s called an insider threat cyber security and a big deal. Sometimes it’s intentional, and sometimes accidental, but it can result in a significant data breach. These attackers may be after financial gain or want to steal valuable trade secrets or intellectual property. To keep your data and business information safe, security teams must cl