Cyber Security Archive
Cloud computing is a key tool for organisations everywhere, offering a wealth of opportunity to extend IT capabilities and take advantage of innovations. And as more organisations move to remote or hybrid working, Cloud services are more valuable than ever. …
Cyber security researchers have discovered a toolkit for sale on the dark web that allows criminal hackers to bypass MFA (multi-factor authentication) mechanisms and break into organisations’ systems. The toolkit, dubbed ‘EvilProxy’, is available on a subscription basis for up …
Organisations are under increasing pressure to address cyber security, as attacks become more frequent and sophisticated. With traditional measures to protect systems failing, decision makers must rethink their cyber defence strategy. Consider, for example, Cisco’s 2022 Cybersecurity Almanac, which predicts …
The people side of ISO 27001, is complex. Off-the-shelf staff awareness training solutions will help educate employees on many threats, but it requires constant vigilance from organisations to ensure that everyone is following the established guidance. That’s something that organisations …
An extract from ISO 27001 controls – A guide to implementing and auditing. An ideal book for anyone implementing or auditing an ISO 27001- compliant ISMS (Information Security Management System).
Some of the most disastrous consequences of data breaches occur not from the incident itself but as a result of organisations’ inability to respond quickly and effectively. You can’t assume that a data breach is a negligible risk that you’ll deal …
ISO 27001 qualifications are among the most popular cyber security certifications in the world. The Standard is used by thousands of organisations, and having a demonstrable knowledge of its requirements can be a major advantage for those looking to advance …
Reporting an incident allows individuals to look out for suspicious activity, such as money disappearing from their bank accounts, and enables them to take steps to protect themselves. Notification also helps other organisations prepare for similar attacks.
The longer a breach goes undetected, the more embarrassing it is for the organisation in question. But what’s a good target for identifying an incident?
If your organisation is to prevent data breaches, you need to know what to look cyber security risks to look out for. That’s where Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report comes in. Its year-long examination on the causes of information security incidents …
