Phishing for better IT management in recruitment agencies
Weak cyber security, downtime and compliance are just some of the challenges COOs of mid-sized recruitment agencies face COOs in the recruitment industry have a lot of responsibility, especially in mid-sized agencies. Not only must they ensure the smooth running of day-to-day processes such as staff management, but they are often also responsible for the […]
Cracking down on ransomware with military-grade defences
Ransomware attacks have grown well beyond isolated threats. In fact, startling figures reveal that ransomware attacks could cost businesses as much as £120billion globally. So as ransomware attacks become more refined and co-ordinated cyber groups continue enhancing their ability to take down organisations, the saying “not if but when” has never felt more appropriate. Despite this posing […]
Five most in demand Identity Threat Detection & Response capabilities
The scene is set for identify-focused security to take centre stage in 2023. In recent years, we’ve seen organisations openly embrace hybrid cloud environments as they move to more flexible models in the so-called ‘new normal’ era. The world of work has continued to become increasingly digitalised as a result, underpinned by a plethora of […]
The riskiest connected healthcare devices continuing to pose a threat in 2023
The rise of digital technology within healthcare is nothing new, but it has been significantly shaped, and accelerated, by the pandemic In recent years, technological advances have ramped up right across the healthcare sector to plug the gaps created by the absence of physical interaction. Pre-pandemic, there was plenty of evidence of cutting-edge tech within […]
The Risks of Blackouts on Cyber Security: How to Prepare Your Business
As the UK faces potential blackouts due to an ageing power infrastructure and increased demand, the threat to cyber security also continues to grow. With an increasing number of devices and systems relying on a constant power supply, a sudden loss of electricity could leave businesses and individuals vulnerable to cyber attacks. The potential consequences […]
Ransomware: becoming more resilient
Ransomware attacks are up 105% year on year. Dante Orsini at 11:11systems shares his thoughts on the trend, and explains why a multilayer approach is the best way to prepare your business. 11:11 Systems is a managed infrastructure solutions provider that holistically addresses the challenges of next-generation managed cloud, connectivity and security requirements. 11:11 combines […]
2023: the year ransomware is no longer an IF but a WHEN
With Data Privacy Day (28 January) behind us again, there’s one word on everybody’s lips this year: ransomware. Survey after survey shows that the vast majority of organisations faced a ransomware attack in 2021, and during the first half of 2022, there were more ransomware attacks than in all of 2019. A significant percentage of those […]
It’s time to break the ransomware business model
Ransomware attacks have grown well beyond isolated threats; they’re now big business for sophisticated cybergangs. In fact, startling figures reveal that ransomware attacks could cost businesses as much as £120billion globally. So as the ransomware business model becomes more refined and co-ordinated crime groups continue enhancing their ability to take down organisations, the saying “not if but […]
How the gaming industry is risking its most vulnerable users
Earlier this year the popular online game ‘Neopets’ suffered a major data breach. Whereby hackers were able to access the personal information of nearly 70 million players worldwide. Similarly to most videogames, the franchise, which is predominantly geared towards children, uses in-app purchases to reward users – however comes without basic security tools to keep users safe. […]
As they brace for recession, companies must not overlook their data and identity risks
Business leaders across every industry are bracing themselves for a tough year ahead. The economic outlook is challenging and many organisations are having to make tough decisions to bolster corporate resilience for the short and long term future. Unfortunately this often means making layoffs and losing valued team members. This is never an easy thing […]