Cybersecurity

As more and more of our professional and personal lives move online, it’s increasingly important to keep our networks secure from potential cyber-attacks and reduce your cyber exposure. One tool that is frequently used for…

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…

Threats to computer systems, software, and networks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. In the event of a successful cyberattack, a business will lose not only financial resources but also its reputation and the loyalty…

With the rise of cyber threats, companies and organisations constantly seek ways to protect their sensitive data and assets. It’s insufficient to rely on manual processes and tools to protect your organisation’s assets. That’s where…

Imagine you’re the owner of a small business that’s been rapidly growing. You’re proud of your accomplishments but constantly worried about your business’s sensitive data security. You’ve heard about all cyber-attacks and are unsure if…

Most businesses will request a SOC report, although it is not formally required. All businesses have risks, and as an investor, you may want to be familiar with the risks involved. That is why before…

The internet has revolutionized how we live and work, but it has also brought new threats that can cause significant damage to individuals and organizations alike. Since ransomware attacks have increased in recent years, their…

In the digital age, businesses need network and information systems for storing important data, streamlining communication, and providing essential services. Since most of this information is highly sensitive, there should be adequate cyber-security measures put…

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is one of many approaches to security management. It combines SIM (Security Information Management) and SEM (Security Event Management) to aggregate data from a variety of sources as well as identify any deviations and act against them.  

Security awareness training objective is to ensure that employees understand the role they can play in helping to enhance and enforce the organisations’ security. From understanding data protection requirements to being able to spot the telltale signs of a phishing email, your employees are your first and foremost defence against a security breach.

‘What are the differences between these three types of detection and response?’ Unlike legacy security tools, network detection and response don’t rely on signature-based security tools. They often can’t detect new cyber attacks unless these signatures have already been recognised as cyber attacks on a network. However, NDR works to monitor and analyse networks via built-in response capabilities.  

Cyber insurance, commonly referred to as cyber-liability insurance, is a type of insurance that aids in shielding organisations from the repercussions of hacking and cyberattacks. Cyber insurance can minimise the organisation disruption caused by a cyber incident and its aftermath with the help of cyber insurance policy coverage. It can also potentially cover some of the associated costs.  

Like all organisations, Sapphire Utility Solutions (SUS) is a target for cybercriminals. This is only exasperated by its rapid growth.

Whilst having extensive security experience within the team, SUS wanted to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and provide the best resources for its team to take advantage of, so it decided to outsource its cybersecurity via Sapphire’s Managed Security service.

Sapphire’s SOC Team have been tracking a recent Crypto Mining campaign targeting Linux systems, utilising a proof-of-concept (PoC) hack tool hosted on GitHub known as ‘CHAOS’.

Vulnerabilities in U.S. cybersecurity were exposed when, according to sources, the Darkside Colonial Thursday attack paralyzed operations in the largest pipeline for refined oil products in the United States. The urgency to have a stronger…