Technology has shaped the world magnificently and has become a driving force for businesses and organisations. From academia to big enterprises, everyone is enjoying the perks of technological advancement in the form of applications, IoT devices, online shopping and businesses, portals, etc. including amateur to non-technical people, everyone now utilises some form of a networked-enabled communication system such as email, social media, etc.
We all know how cyber security has become an increasingly important issue as the reliance on internet-connected devices has increased. This is why some companies are looking for third-party providers to handle their IT security needs to free up resources and reduce costs. Find out what you should be looking for in a provider, as well as why outsourcing cyber security can be a good option for some businesses.
PKI stands for Public Key Infrastructure. It is the foundation of modern information security. PKI is a set of practices, policies, and technologies that protect sensitive data from unauthorised access or use. If you’re not using it yet, there are many reasons why you should be.
There are many information security standards that UK businesses can work with to protect themselves from cyber related risks. If you’re looking for straightforward measures, which will provide a great starting point and demonstrate compliance in the industry, don’t fret!
Website security should be a concern for any business owner because attackers are becoming much more sophisticated and are always looking for ways to get into customer databases even without exploiting the victim directly. In this blog, we are sharing a website security checklist to help website owners improve their websites against the most common cyber attacks.
Servers are the backbone of an organisation’s IT infrastructure as they provide both information and computational services to its users. And because of their critical role, servers are always a prime target for hackers looking to exploit any vulnerability they can find, leading to data breaches and financial and reputational damage.
The Data Protection Act 2018 is the legislation enforced by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), UK, to protect personal data processing and data stored on the computer, digital media, or paper filing systems.
Far from the days of just phone calls and text messages, mobile apps have captured our attention with efficient experiences that keep us connected to friends, family members, coworkers. It’s all at your fingertips via these amazing apps- anywhere in the world! This blog post takes you through the OWASP mobile top 10 security risks, attack scenarios from OWASP and risk remediations that help cybercriminals get their hands on sensitive data.
Data leaks can happen in many ways, and they’re surprisingly common. For example, a company might be hacked by cybercriminals; someone may lose their laptop with sensitive information; employee records could get lost during the relocation process. It doesn’t take much for sensitive information to get into the wrong hands. In fact, research has found that more than half of all data leakages come from human errors like typos and lost files.
Physical penetration tests are meant to simulate real-world scenarios to help assess the vulnerabilities and risks that could compromise a company’s physical security. Specialists often carry them out in this field who know how to access sensitive information, bypass controls, intercept network traffic and EM waves and more! Physical penetration testing is a vital part of any company’s security.
