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…

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…

Four Challenges and Four Solutions to Improve Resilience It’s no secret that cyber threat actors are hungry for customer data. According to IBM, data theft and leak was the most common impact for…

apphire clients supported to minimise the cost while maximising their awareness of the risks associated with their supply chain Newcastle, UK – 26 March 2024 – Sapphire, the UK-based pure-play cyber…

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

By Check Point Team In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires constant vigilance and adaptation.

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.

ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Information security is a common concern for modern organisations, with the increasing volume, accuracy and value of data used in everyday business operations. Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) involve processes, documents, technologies, and people that help manage, monitor, audit and improve your organisation’s information security.

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.

In the intricate dance of modern Supply Chain Management, the choreography involves many players, each contributing a unique note to the symphony of operations.

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

Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Improve Trust, Resilience and Compliance Through Sapphire’s Third-Party Risk Management Organisations today increasingly rely on third-party suppliers for essential service and products.

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…

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…