With A-another Data Breach reported in 2020, can Cyber Awareness Training Help? Throughout August, there did not seem to be a day where there wasn't a data breach or cyber-attack mentioned in the news. At least, it felt that way and the figures speak for themselves....
Our friends at Savanti (http://www.savanti.co.uk) have written a very thought provoking article covering important questions for Higher Education leaders. Like many organisations, some universities are struggling to deliver information security (InfoSec) effectively....
Introduction - we are going to explore the human factor and the role Cyber Security Awareness Training can have on an organisation. Cyber attacks can have severe consequences for businesses with worldwide costs mounting over £484 Billion in 2019. The threats from...
The Worst Passwords Over the years it seems that the general public is finally starting to grasp the importance of having a strong and original password to protect their personal data – but, yet again, the annual list of the 100 worst passwords has shown that some...
How to identify a mobile phone hack Our mobile devices today are much more than just phones – they hold our bank details, private emails, and essentially all of our online accounts through the use of apps, meaning it is becoming increasingly important to keep them...
Avoid Social Engineering with these tips; Social media is no longer just a luxury for the consumer, but a vital platform for businesses to reach their audiences in a quick and cost-effective way, as well as a great networking tool for individual employees and...
What is Malware? Malware, or malicious software, is an overarching term referring to any program or code designed to cause harm to computers and networks. The main intention of these attacks is typically financial gain or access to confidential data, such as customer...
31 KEY CYBER SECURITY TIPS According to UK Government, 46% of businesses and 26% of charities have been victim of a cyber-attack within the last year. The frequency of such attacks means multiple layers of security is essential for combatting sophisticated threats...