Imagine the sinking feeling of a critical system failure right before a major product launch. Now imagine having to communicate to millions of customers that their records were exposed in a data breach. That’s the harsh reality Vans’ parent company, VF Corporation, faced in December 2023. This breach is a stark reminder for CISOs and […]
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How to create a proactive incident response plan
Have you ever heard the saying, “Fail to prepare, prepare to fail”? It is especially relevant in cybersecurity practices. With AI enabling scammers and hackers to create more sophisticated attacks at scale, being prepared for the worst-case scenario is vital for business success. While taking steps to prevent attacks is vital, having a strong incident […]
What is cyber insurance?
In an ideal cyber world, a company would achieve foolproof cybersecurity, ensuring hackers fail every time However, cyber insurance can be a valuable asset for many organisations to protect against the inevitability of human error. As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated, the risks they pose also increase. These attacks aren’t mere inconveniences, either. Indeed, they can […]
The psychology of authority in phishing (and how to stop it)
You’ve heard the warnings: don’t click suspicious links, be wary of urgent emails, and never share your password. Yet, even the most tech-savvy individuals fall victim to phishing scams. Why? It’s because phishers don’t just rely on technical trickery; they exploit a powerful human instinct: our inherent trust in authority. Imagine receiving an email from […]
Meet the women shaping the cybersecurity industry
Whilst the demand for cyber security expertise has never been so high amongst organisations, there is a significant skills shortage within the industry.
AI startup Anthropic data breach: What you need to know
Have you ever hit “send” on an email and immediately regretted it? The consequences of such a simple mistake can be enormous, especially when the email contains sensitive information. This scenario became a reality for Anthropic, when a simple human error led to the unintended leak of consumer data. Let’s explore how one small oversight […]
Training across generations: Cyber education from Gen X to Gen Z
There’s no denying that, when it comes to technology, the only real constant is change. From the days of backing-up to floppy disks to saving our data to the cloud, cyber technology has undergone a wholesale revolution! It’s also true that new generations of employees have risen to positions of responsibility within organisations, bringing new […]
Psychology can protect your employees against cyber attacks
Despite significant investments in cutting-edge cyber security systems, many businesses inadvertently neglect their most vulnerable asset – their employees. It’s often not sophisticated hacking techniques that pose the most significant risk, but rather the everyday behaviours and thought patterns of individuals within the organisation. Research consistently shows that humans can be easily manipulated into divulging […]
Allen & Overy Data Breach Explained
In the legal sector, where confidentiality is essential, the cost of a data breach can be astronomical. Crucially, while cybersecurity is often seen as a matter for IT teams, many of these breaches are not due to external threats, but human error within the firms. According to the Information Commissioner’s Office in the period from […]
Free Course: Internet Safety
February 6 marks Safer Internet Day, and we’re supporting this vital global initiative by offering our Internet Safety eLearning course for free. Our Internet Safety course teaches your staff how to identify risks like malware, phishing scams, and insecure websites so they can avoid online dangers. With our Internet Safety course, your team will: Ready […]