The realm of cyber security has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past three decades, transforming from a niche concern into a global imperative. As we navigate through the digital age,…

At the beginning of April 2024, the UK Government released the latest Breach survey results, which included an Education Sector Annex; this document provides an excellent overview of their cyber security challenges and paints a…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Although ‘vulnerability scanning’ is a broad term referring to a process involving detecting any defects in host configuration, the Operating System and installed applications, a vulnerability scan can involve various processes. However, despite diverse ways to perform vulnerability scanning of an organisation’s security network, there is no doubt about the importance of having a vulnerability scanning solution...

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…

Threats to computer systems, software, and networks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. In the event of a successful cyber attack, a business will lose not only financial resources but also its reputation and the loyalty of its target customers. For this reason, it’s crucial to regularly perform cyber security testing and assessments to identify any vulnerabilities and ensure they’re up-to-date and effective...

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…

Office365 is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform whose reliance and usage have drastically increased due to the global shift to remote work. But considering the numerous preconceived concerns on web-based applications, the question…

Have you ever heard of a security monitoring system that can detect potential threats to your computer or network at the very moment they happen? Well, let me introduce you to HIDS (Host-Based Intrusion Detection…

Improving your cyber security to reduce cyber exposure is an ongoing process. Recent data suggests that a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. Therefore, an organisation-wide cyber security plan is critical to tackling the constantly changing modern threat landscape...

Information security products and services are forecasted to grow 11%+ to reach more than $180 billion in 2023. At Sapphire, we are committed to addressing the rising concerns surrounding online privacy and security. With the…