Cyber Security Redefined

Many businesses will test their network to make sure it’s functioning properly and providing the right level of service for users. It therefore serves to guarantee working efficiency for internal processes and, where products and services are sold online, ensure a smooth customer experience. However, network testing is also important for business cyber security.   In […]

Cyber essentials is a government-backed scheme designed to support the development of all UK businesses. Nevertheless, there are various requirements for organisations to meet the level of cyber security outlined by cyber essentials. Business leaders must then prove that they have taken steps to improve their cyber security infrastructure by submitting an official self-assessment.   In […]

The ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security. As new threats continue to emerge and existing ones evolve, meeting ISO 27001 standards become increasingly relevant for businesses in all sectors. It is designed to provide a framework for implementing an effective information security management system (ISMS). This helps protect against online threats, most […]

When it comes to dealing with cyber security threats, there are many strategies that can be employed and approaches that can be taken. Two of the most widely recognised today are threat hunting and threat detection. It might seem like these practices come hand in hand, however, there are some important distinctions that set them […]

SOC2 is an important topic in the current security landscape, with many businesses making the decision to become SOC2 compliant. This can be very beneficial to businesses in various industries that provide services and systems to clients. In this article, we’ll be detailing what it means to be compliant and who should consider SOC2 for […]

The terms security breach and data breach are often used interchangeably, and whilst they both will typically occur in the same incident, they don’t always, and they have specific meanings. It is beneficial to have a good understanding of what each type of breach means, so your business can respond effectively if/when either a security […]

As a business, effectively managing your passwords, access to sensitive information, and overall online security is essential. When it comes to securing accounts, two-factor authentication has become a widely used method of maintaining a high level of protection. Two-factor authentication often uses methods like texting a code to a phone number as identity confirmation. But […]

Working remotely has become a popular model for many businesses since the coronavirus pandemic. Fully remote or hybrid working can be a useful way to save money and boost productivity. However, the reliance on our devices and technology when working from home can come with inherent risks and vulnerabilities businesses should be aware of. In […]

The internet of today is a near endless resource for businesses and consumers. Although it wasn’t always this way, and the way we browse the web has changed drastically since its early years. One of the most controversial developments has been the creation of the dark web. While it is still a relatively new concept, […]

In the UK there are two main cyber security certifications available for organisations – the ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. Both serve to indicate that the certificate holder is cyber secure to a certain level, which can yield business benefits. However, many professionals argue each represents different standards of cyber security.  Here, we’ll discuss the […]

Data protection breaches are a risk to any business that’s responsible for handling people’s personal data. This includes employees’ as well as members of the public, although the more data that’s processed, the greater the risk. You may have seen some high profile data breaches in the news, such as the MOVEit hack that targeted […]

The landscape of cyber security has shifted drastically in recent years. With every innovative comes new opportunities for cyber criminals to attempt to gain access to business systems. Artificial intelligence, for instance, has been used to bring outdated methods of cyber attack back to the frontlines. Indeed, this is one reason cyber security threats for […]

Defending your organisation from phishing attacks is a constant struggle. This is because cyber criminals are always using different tactics to try and dupe your employees. Regardless of the exact motive behind a phishing attempt, the worst-case scenario can cause a vast amount of damage to the business. The result can be data breaches, leading […]

More and more high-profile organisations are being hit with cyber-attacks and data breaches. At the start of June, it was the BBC, Boots, British Airways, and Air Lingus. At the time of writing, digital health company Kannact Inc has had their network server breached, affecting over 100,000 users. With big players being affected, small and […]

With online spaces being as highly trafficked as they are, it’s not surprising that many companies exist solely to gather user data. Other businesses will process and store consumer data to help direct their operations. In either case, this creates more opportunities for sensitive data to be accessed by criminals through cyber-attacks.  In this blog […]

The people that make up a business are arguably the most important factor when it comes to cyber security. The most advanced software-based security measures can be rendered useless when employees unwittingly grant criminals access. As a result, a large proportion of cyber-attacks today target the human parts of an organisation’s security infrastructure.  In this […]

Self-learning technologies are the next step in cyber security consulting for businesses. Ironscales utilises machine learning to provide email security services that protect against the more advanced threats of today. It is, therefore, a popular option for mid and large sized organisations that gather lots of valuable information, either internally or about their customer base. […]

Now more than ever the process of secure communications within businesses is vitally important. Since the coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of businesses have adopted a hybrid working model or even fully remote. This means staff need to rely more heavily on digital communication with each other to carry out their work and ensure smooth […]

Modern application development techniques are constantly innovating, which is a good thing for streamlining and making things easier for businesses working digitally. However, it also creates new challenges for security teams to keep up with. Cloud-native technologies have expedited the production process, but traditional security models are not equipped to handle the complexities of these […]

Today, more businesses than ever use external computing infrastructure like cloud services to support their operations. It allows businesses to save money and scale operations without investing in physical infrastructure. While this is useful, it also creates another avenue which for malicious parties to exploit. As such, in cyber security it’s important that organisations have […]