Revisiting the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack one year later
The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in May 2021 ranks as one of the top critical infrastructure attacks to date At the time, Semperis Director of Services Sean Deuby predicted that the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) attack was an “implication of what is to come … open season on infrastructure providers.” One year later, we talk with Sean about the […]
Ransomware: recovering from the inevitable
For business leaders, the threat of ransomware is by no means new. The warning to beware of phishing emails and avoid following suspicious links, for example, is a familiar one. But with tools such as ChatGPT now able to accurately replicate human conversation, distinguishing fake emails from real ones is becoming more challenging. Can organisations […]
How to address the diversity gap in cybersecurity, and why it matters
Despite numerous initiatives designed to attract new blood to the world of technology, cybersecurity is still embroiled in a war for talent Arguably, this talent crunch boils down to a number of things, in particular the cybersecurity industry being seen as ‘intimidating’. I myself, after 20 years of experience working in technology, had to overcome […]
Ransomware: paying the price twice!
The ransomware threat is growing Ransomware attackers extorted $456.8 million from victims in 2022, 40% down from the $765.6 million in the previous year. However, before we clink glasses to celebrate victory, there are some significant caveats to consider. There were 19 reported web3 hacks in Q1 2023 – up from 16 in Q1 2022 and 10 […]
Utility workers are on strike; cybercriminals won’t be
The wave of industrial action that’s spread across the UK in recent months has now hit the utility sector. In late March, approximately 1 400 offshore oil and gas workers voted to go on strike in a series of 24, 48, and 72-hour interruptions in a bid for better deals on jobs, pay, and working conditions. While […]
Improving security results – where can you make the most difference?
Security has always been important for companies, but as the costs associated with data breaches continue to go up, it has become critical for management teams and boards. According to PwC, just over a quarter (27 percent) of all companies suffered a data breach that cost them between $1million and $20million in the last three years. […]
The psychological impact of phishing attacks on your employees
As we observe Stress Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize the toll that phishing attacks can take on individuals and organizations. These attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with a staggering 92% of organizations falling victim to successful phishing attacks in the last 12 months. As cybercriminals continue to exploit human vulnerabilities through social engineering, the […]
3 Keys to Understand the Cyber Security Skills Gap (and Deal with it)
Look at it in all its dimensions before jumping to ready-made solutions You don’t have to go far to find cyber security professionals complaining about skills shortages, but the problem has several dimensions which have to be understood and mapped out, before we can start to figure out possible solutions. First of all, the problem is […]
Is biometric technology secure? Exploring two scenarios
As people, technologists and organizations, we have a wealth of technology and connectivity at our fingertips. This has clear benefits for how we live and work, offering greater flexibility, productivity and scalability for businesses. Sadly, cyber-criminals also have great opportunities to strike. And when they do, their actions not only impact the targeted person or organization, but their […]
How organisations can manage the threat of remote working
As the future of work continues to evolve, cybersecurity should be a top priority for organisations everywhere. Despite employers pushing for the end of work-from-home policies for both financial and security reasons, recent data from LinkedIn showed that up to a third of employees would quit their jobs if they were forced to work from the office full time. So […]