No matter how much you spend on complex hardware and software cybersecurity solutions, they can’t account for the source of 90% of successful breaches: your staff. Cybercriminals utilise dozens of proven psychological techniques to encourage your staff to give them access to your and your organisation’s data and (in many cases) physical premises. We in […]
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What is malware? The complete guide
You’re probably most familiar with malware from its regular appearances in the news, typically in relation to big organisations falling victim to it. Just last year, computing giant Nvidia were the victims of a ransomware attack that exposed its data to the world, costing the firm untold sums. But do you really know what malware […]
The five biggest breaches of 2022
The year is up, and the results are in: 2022 was a remarkable year for data breaches. The average cost of a data breach worldwide grew 2.6% from $4.24 million in 2021 to $4.35 million in 2022 – the highest level in the report’s history from IBM Security. The financial costs of a data breach […]
Why cybersecurity is an onboarding essential
Onboarding new members of your team can be tough. From new processes to follow to adjusting to dynamics within the company, it can be just as hard for an organisation to adapt to a new team member as it is for that team member to adjust to the organisation. It’s a period where onboarding becomes […]
Your cybersecurity jargon buster
Cybersecurity is a vast sector incorporating countless aspects of offline and online vulnerabilities. More than that, it affects everyone, from businesses and not-for-profit organisations to individuals in their everyday lives. From the outside, it can seem like an overly complex topic, especially for those who aren’t tech-savvy. One of the biggest barriers to entry is […]
Compliance training: everything you (and your organisation) need to know
No matter the scale of your organisation, compliance training is necessary to safeguard you and your organisation from legal issues further down the line. You may have heard other organisations talk about it and even know that your company needs it, but you might need help understanding why. Join us as we share precisely what […]
This month in data breaches: November edition
The season of good cheer is upon us, but not for every company. Even as many businesses start to wind down and Christmas parties get into full swing, careless errors can still cost your company thousands. Throughout November, social media platforms and public services suffered significantly from these data breaches. Curious? Read on to see […]
5 cybersecurity trends every CISO must prepare for in 2023
Recent years have seen the conversation about cybersecurity move from the IT department to the board room. Cybersecurity is now a top priority at every organisational level, with the number of attacks and potential penalties, both regulatory and in terms of loss of customer trust, increasing. The potential surface area for an attack has grown […]
Why organisations need to prepare for the Metaverse’s security risks
You might have heard a little bit about the Metaverse. Whether that’s Facebook’s $15 billion spent on the project so far, the giddy sounds of advertisers or users’ apparent limited enthusiasm to date, it’s almost certain you’ve heard something about the project by now. But what is the metaverse, actually? In essence, Facebook argues that […]
How to spot a phishing email
Have you ever received an email that didn’t feel right? Like a receipt for an online order you didn’t place or a poorly worded email saying you’ve got money back from an annual tax return? Don’t be fooled by their quirkiness; these are phishing emails, and they are a genuine concern, particularly those unaware of […]