IT Risk Register: Why You Need One
Very few people get excited by risk management. Even fewer get excited about an IT Risk Register. Whilst the activity might not be desirable, the outcomes & benefits certainly are. Similar to Technology Roadmaps, a well executed IT Risk Register can provide enhanced clarity, reduced risk and ultimately save you money. This doesn’t need to […]
Cyber Scam or Cyber Security?
Many businesses are reporting that they are feeling pressured by their MSP (Managed Service Provider) to purchase additional cyber security products and services. According to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute, 58% of businesses share this concern. Additionally, these recommendations often come with little consultation or explanation, adding further pressure. Business leaders are not […]
3 Things To Know When Investing in Cyber Security Services
Investing in cyber security services can be a daunting task for small to medium businesses (SMBs). The increasing threats coupled with a complete lack of understanding as to what to do, makes the task seem impossible. No doubt there are plenty of experts in the form of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that can advise you. […]
Password Best Practices
With cyber criminals increasingly using legitimate credentials to perform their attacks, password best practices have never been more relevant. Data released from Crowdstrike in 2022 showed that 62% of detections are now free from malware. This is a deliberate effort by attackers to evade detection by legacy antivirus products. Put simply, attackers are now more […]
Cybersecurity Myths of 2022
Cybersecurity is simultaneously the fastest growing sector of technology, and possibly the least understood by those it concerns. As with most things in life related to security, ignorance can have major consequences. There have long been many myths & misunderstandings around cybersecurity. While attackers continue to get more sophisticated, their low hanging fruit still lies […]
Is your business really secure?
Is your business really secure from cyber threats? There is a profound difference between feeling secure and being secure. Cyber security is constantly evolving with it’s rules adapting every few months. Consequently, effective cyber security has become as much if not more reliant on process over products. In other words, it’s more about how security […]
4 Tips to Make Passwords Easier
The purpose of a password is to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access. For a long time, to keep up this protective layer, we have advocated that employees create ever more complex passwords and change them even more often. This is now wrong ! What’s the point of a password system if it makes employees […]
Fact: Apple Products Are Not Innately Secure
Apple computers have long touted enhanced security measures as compared to their PC counterparts. The truth? Macs can be just as vulnerable as PCs. Apple’s closed system: once a strength, now a downfall Though their closed system is an advantage over Microsoft, it has recently proven to be a massive downfall. The T2 equipped […]
Neglected Defences: Security With Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 has proven itself to be one of the foremost business-level office solutions in the world, regardless of industry. It’s a set of tools that companies and MSPs all over the world utilise and promote—but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect, and it definitely doesn’t mean that people have mastered and taken advantage of […]
The importance of HTTPS
Very few internet users understand the meaning of the padlock icon in their web browser’s address bar. It represents HTTPS, a security feature that authenticates websites and protects the information users submit to them. Let’s go over some user-friendly HTTPS best practices to help you surf the web safely. HTTPS Encryption Older web protocols lack […]