The new school year is about to kick off, and with it, a buzz of excitement among students and staff for new beginnings and opportunities. However, this period also brings an elevated risk of cyber threats. According to UK government statistics, the education sector ranks as the country’s second most targeted sector for cybercrime. In […]
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Five crucial lessons from breached businesses
Cyber breaches are relentless and pose ongoing challenges for organisations to protect their data. The reality is that no organisation, regardless of size or industry, is immune to the potential consequences of a data breach (we hate to be the ones to tell you!). In this blog, we will focus on learning from real-life examples […]
This month in data breaches: August edition
The kids might be on their break, but cybercriminals and scammers haven’t slowed down, with August witnessing multiple notable data breaches with widespread implications for organisations like yours. Let’s take a closer look at the causes of these breaches, the promptness of their handling, and explore potential strategies that could have averted these data breaches. […]
How leaders can create a strong cybersecurity culture
Whether they know it or not, leaders play a pivotal role in shaping an organisation’s cybersecurity culture. A leader’s guidance protects a company’s cybersecurity and cultivates a team-wide mindset dedicated to effectively safeguarding the company. Cybersecurity culture encompasses the shared attitudes, behaviours, and practices that an organisation adopts to safeguard its digital assets. As the […]
Webinar: How to Embed Cybersecurity into Your Company Culture
Join our CTO, Tanmoy & Wigan Council’s CTO, Dave, as they unravel the secrets to turbocharging your organisation’s cybersecurity practices. 📅 When: October 11th, 2023, 3:00 PM (UK Time)🎙️ Host: Tanmoy Hossain, CTO, Bob’s Business🎤 Guest Speaker: Dave Pearce, CTO, Wigan Council💷 Cost: Free Who should attend? This webinar is perfect for individuals like you; […]
Why learning from mistakes is the key to cyber resilience
As organisations harness the power of the digital realm to drive growth and efficiency, they must also acknowledge the lurking threats that support this progress. The truth is no system is resistant to cyber attacks. But rather than creating a blame game around employee behaviour or sweeping mistakes under the carpet, the key path to […]
What is cybersecurity offboarding?
Everyone knows that training your team is essential, and most know that when a new starter joins your company, onboarding is the ideal time to embed positive security practices. We even wrote a free guide about it! But what about when a staff member is about to leave? That’s where cybersecurity offboarding comes into play. […]
What is the most successful cyber-attack method?
In today’s digital world, where convenience and connectivity reign supreme, we find ourselves immersed in the sheer scale of the internet. From checking sports scores to making financial transactions, attending meetings across the world or immersing ourselves in video games, our lives are ever more intertwined with the online realm. However, the benefits of the […]
What are the cybersecurity threats posed by LinkedIn?
Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has grown to become not only the largest professional social network but also a vital cog in the marketing machinery of companies and one of the world’s biggest recruitment platforms. With over 930 million users across 200 countries, there’s no denying that it’s an incredibly valuable platform, but as […]
What are deepfake AI scams?
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced remarkably to the point where it can answer in a human-like manner, support advanced search functions, and even create astonishingly realistic media. That latter advancement includes videos designed to deceive viewers into believing something that never actually happened. These deceptive videos are commonly known as deepfakes, and […]