Cybersecurity Risk Management – How and Where to Focus
It goes without saying that the best way to defend against a cyberattack is to prevent it from happening in the first place. But, to minimise the risk of incidents occurring and failing compliance checks, teams need to be trained with system defence in mind. One of the major challenges with this approach, however, is […]
Under a watchful eye — unified observability and tracking vulnerabilities
Unpacking the importance of having a proper overview of the entire tech stack to be able to protect against, and anticipate, security issues. A company that is blind is one that could be vulnerable to a number of issues. As tech stacks scale up with the organisation, they can become unwieldy and complex. If expansion […]
Evolving cybersecurity threats require modern defences
Between Log4j, ongoing geopolitical tension and increasing ransomware attacks on public services, it’s clear that we urgently require modern defence strategies to protect not only businesses, but society at large. With a focus on prevention, organisations must collectively face up to these emerging threats and adapt best practices to properly defend against future cyberattacks. Sophisticated […]
SASE portfolio vs. SASE platform: What is the difference?
What is SASE? Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an enterprise architecture technology that extends the security perimeter to wherever an enterprise needs it to be. It’s gradually being deployed worldwide to improve security and provide a unified, cloud-based network within organizations, while converging network and security into a cloud-native architecture, improving organizational performance and […]
Cybersecurity and financial services: tackling identity challenges for better online protection
As an industry, financial services are significantly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The Bank of England recently surveyed executives in the UK financial sector, finding that a staggering three-quarters (74%) deemed a cyber-attack to be the highest risk to the financial sector in both the short and long term, followed closely by inflation or a geo-political incident. This is […]
How convenience balanced with security builds brand loyalty
In today’s digital economy, building a sense of brand loyalty has become essential for all organisations. It’s one of the hardest qualities to win over customers, yet one of the easiest to destroy. No wonder then, that business leaders are focusing on two critical aspects of brand loyalty – customer convenience and security. These core […]
How Your Business Can Grow Through Data Security
Today’s world is data-driven. Therefore, successful organizations have access to a huge volume of data, including financial, logistic, personnel, and consumer data, among others. The manner in which a company manages this massive number of data is a strong sign of success in the contemporary business environment. According to a report by Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks […]
Early Learnings From Advanced Hack and How Zero Trust Can Help
Over the past year, there have been a number of successful ransomware attacks that have made online security a hot topic across the globe. In fact, just recently it was reported that Advanced, a technology vendor that provides the architecture for services such as patient check-in and NHS 111, fell victim to a ransomware attack […]
Combatting Growing Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure
For most companies these days, IT security is a prime concern. Organisations of all sizes, across all sectors, have made it a priority, enforcing strict protocols and company-wide trainings to protect their systems, their employees, and their customers. No matter the industry, the risks of cyber-attacks on IT systems are well-known and the dangers understood. […]
7 Tips to Ensure Your MSP Isn’t Your Security Achilles’ Heel
While you might think your security is top-notch, are you sure your Managed Service Provider’s (MSP) is too? In a recent advisory note, the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance (UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States) reported an increase in hostile cyber activities targeting MSPs. They urged MSPs to harden their cyber security practices. The […]