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Left Shift in SOC: Accelerating Incident Handling through Automation
As the complexity of incident response continues to grow, security professionals face challenges that impede efficiency and contribute to burnout.
Aug 15, 20244 min read


What Is Patch Management? (Process and Best Practices)
In today’s world, technology has become a vital part of every organisation, regardless of its size or industry. With this technology comes the risk of vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can exploit to steal sensitive information, disrupt…
Aug 12, 20248 min read


Sapphire achieves SOC Accreditation by CREST- one of the cyber industry’s most highly regarded industry bodies
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve successfully added the Security Operations Centre (SOC) discipline to our CREST membership, earning an additional accreditation and demonstrating our commitment to defending clients through our people, technology and processes….
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Strengthening Cyber Resilience with Effective Breach Simulations
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…
Aug 4, 20244 min read


Rethinking Firewalls for the Cloud Era
I have managed my firewall for 20 years, so why change it now? This is a question we hear many people ask themselves. Firstly, the relentless move to the cloud means that more and more, sometimes 100% of all your applications are online. This means that your office/factory is now dependent on access to the internet 24*7. Before the cloud, if the internet access went down, people could not email externally, but the day continued. Now, everyone has to go home to work if the in
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Managing Third-Party Risks in Financial Institutions
Financial institutions rely heavily on third-party vendors and service providers for critical functions. From payment processing to IT services, these external entities play pivotal roles in their operational landscape.
Jul 25, 20243 min read


The Hard Truth in Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Today’s Society
Have you ever considered the profound impact of inclusion and diversity in our society? Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on inclusion and diversity in various sectors, including corporate, educational, and social settings. This trend shows…
Jul 11, 20242 min read


What Constitutes a Breach of Data Protection?
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...
Feb 27, 20246 min read


How Do Managed EDR Solutions Work?
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
Feb 16, 20244 min read


What Is UEBA? User and Entity Behaviour Analytics Guide
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…
Nov 16, 20236 min read


Ethical Hacking Services: Secure Your Business from Cyber Risks
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.
Oct 18, 20235 min read


What Are Third-Party Risk Assessments?
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…
Sep 27, 20236 min read


Top 5 EDR Tools for Enhancing Cybersecurity
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…
Sep 20, 20237 min read


What Does Phishing Mean? Understanding the Basics of Online Security
In today’s digitally interconnected world, where our personal and financial information is just a click away, the significance of online security cannot be overstated. One of the most prevalent and insidious threats to our digital…
Sep 13, 202319 min read


What is Firewall? A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Firewalls
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…
Sep 13, 20238 min read


Table Top Exercise: A Powerful Strategy for Effective Team Building
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…
Sep 6, 20236 min read


What is Encryption: A Basic Guide to Secure Your Data
In today’s interconnected and data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount. From personal data to financial records and intellectual property to classified documents, the digital landscape teems with valuable assets that require protection from…
Sep 5, 20239 min read


What Is an SSL Certificate? A Guide to Online Security
Understanding SSL will play a major role in helping you make your website more secure, as it is one of the most important digital risk protection methods. I can assure you that you have interacted…
Sep 1, 20235 min read


Difference Between Information and Intelligence
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…
Aug 31, 20236 min read


Application Penetration Test for Mobile Apps
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...
Aug 31, 20236 min read

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