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How Does Ransomware Work?
Ransomware has been one of the biggest cyber security threats in 2022.
Jan 3, 20234 min read


Cloud Network Security Solutions: What you Should Know
Cloud Estate now hosts a variety of applications, including network security. Maintaining data privacy over cloud networks begins with the infrastructure and cloud providers. Of course, guaranteeing data security for your network should be the…
Nov 1, 20225 min read


Lolbins: How to Detect & Mitigate Use on Cyber Attacks
Have you ever heard the phrase “the enemy is within”? Well, that’s exactly what Living Off the Land Binary (LOLBins) is all about. They’re like the wolf in sheep’s clothing that hides in plain sight…
Oct 25, 20225 min read


What Are Honeypots? Types, Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
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…
Oct 18, 20226 min read


National Data Guardian (NDG) Data Security Standards Explained
Health and care organisations must protect information systems against cyber security threats without compromising the quality of health and social care. All health and social care services are built on a foundation of trust and…
Sep 27, 20225 min read


What is Cloud Pen Testing and How Does It Work?
There were up to over 20 billion cyber attacks in 2021, with over 60% of all sites experiencing an attack at least once. This means that there is a high chance yours might get in trouble too. To ensure maximum security, it is important to let experts like Sapphire find any security gaps through cloud pen testing on sites including AWS cloud services, Microsoft Azure and more...
Sep 20, 20225 min read


Manufacturing Cyber Security Detailed Guide & Best Practices
With the technological revolution in the manufacturing industry comes the risk of cyber-attacks which can result in significant production disruptions, data loss, and even physical harm to employees. In this post, we’ll discuss the importance of manufacturing cyber security, some of the threats in the industry, and the best practices for implementing cyber security. What Is the Importance of Manufacturing Cyber Security? Manufacturing cyber security protects manufacturing inf
Sep 6, 20225 min read


What is Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)?
Taking preventative steps to safeguard our digital identity is more important than ever in the perilous times we live in today, where cyber vulnerability is on the rise. Every web entity’s worst nightmare is data…
Aug 23, 20226 min read


Penetration Testing Methodology: 5 Top Examples
As the world moves to the online space, it opens up more avenues for cyberattacks. Therefore, it is important for organisations to improve their penetration testing approach to ensure that their systems and applications stay…
Aug 16, 20227 min read


What does the OWASP 10 mean?
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Top 10 list (maintained since 2003 and announced every few years), highlights the ten most critical security risks to web applications.
It is recommended that organisations adopt the OWASP Top 10 to ensure their web applications are not exposed to any cyber risks...
Aug 2, 20227 min read


A Guide to HIDS- Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
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…
Jul 19, 20226 min read


How do Endpoint Security Solutions Secure Data?
When a device connects to organisation networks, cybercriminals may use this connection to compromise corporate data and put the network at risk.
Therefore endpoint devices need to be fully secured to prevent any potential incidents from happening.
To achieve this, organisations must ensure that they utilise appropriate solutions to protect the front line of their cybersecurity at every endpoint...
Jul 12, 20223 min read


Understanding Network Penetration Testing in Detail
For most organisations, security investment is a top priority. A key component of the information security architecture of today is the pen test network or penetration testing. Its significance has increased along with the sophistication…
Jul 12, 20227 min read


What is Red Teaming Cyber Security? How Does it Work?
Organisations need to proactively identify and resolve their vulnerabilities with the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber attacks. An effective method of doing this is red teaming cyber security, which involves a simulated attack on an…
Jul 5, 20225 min read


Five Ways to Reduce Cyber Exposure
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...
Jun 1, 20223 min read


Insider Threat Cyber Security: Identify and Prevent Them
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
May 24, 20226 min read


PECR Regulations Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever received a pesky marketing email that made you cringe and hit delete faster than you could say “spam”? Or maybe you’ve been bombarded with text messages promoting products you have zero interest…
Sep 4, 20206 min read


What Are the Three Key Aspects of Information Assurance?
Organisations that store and exchange sensitive data using information networks should be mindful of how vulnerable the information is in the individual machines used in their networks. As network security issues become more predominant, information…
Oct 17, 20195 min read

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