Paying a ransom ‘doubles stolen data recovery costs’
76% of ransomware attacks against organisations resulted in adversaries succeeding in encrypting data – and when a ransom is paid to get data decrypted, victims end up doubling their recovery costs ($750,000 in recovery costs versus $375,000 for organisations that used backups to get data back). That’s according to the latest annual State of Ransomware […]
The importance of investing in EDR for SMEs
In 2022, there were over 10,000 new ransomware variants discovered in the first half of the year alone. And, as threat actors grow in number, the frequency of attacks witnessed globally will continue to rise exponentially. No organisation is immune from a breach, as demonstrated by the many cases making headlines today. So, how can […]
Here’s what CISOs will be focused on in 2023/24
Fifty percent of chief information security officers (CISOs) will adopt human centric design to reduce cybersecurity operational friction; large enterprises will focus on implementing zero-trust programs; and half of cybersecurity leaders will have unsuccessfully tried to use cyber risk quantification to drive enterprise decision making. That’s according to the top cybersecurity predictions revealed in the opening […]
IT Security Hygiene: Prioritising cybersecurity training and awareness
Cybersecurity remains a critical challenge for both small and large businesses, particularly as workforces continue to work from home, and with the amount of innovative cyber attacks increasing. Yet, a recent survey found that 41% of employees are still not provided with adequate cybersecurity training, and 33% of companies are not offering any cybersecurity awareness […]
Getting your cyberSecurity foundations right
Over 2022, the cybersecurity industry continued to accelerate, with rising numbers of attacks (global attacks increased by 28% in the third quarter of 2022) and sophisticated methods. Yet, recent research found that the majority of securityleaders believe that their organisation is still falling short in addressing cybersecurityrisks, with a lack of investment in cybersecurity (26%), […]
IT Governance: 31.5m records breached in December 2022
In its latest analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks across the world, IT Governance has identified 78 publicly disclosed security incidents in December – resulting in 31,586,757 compromised records. Compared to November 2022, we can see a slight decline, where we identified 95 publicly disclosed security incidents and 32,051,144 compromised records. Alan Calder, Founder […]
5 FAQs on cyber security
Cyber security protects internet-connected systems like software, hardware, and data from all forms of cyber-attacks. Individuals and enterprises use cyber security to prevent unauthorised access to data centres and other computerised systems. Cyber security is instrumental in preventing attacks that disrupt or disable an entire organisation’s system operations. Here are some FAQs on cyber security… […]
How to keep your Linux operating system secure
The Linux Operating System is generally secure. However, there are many factors that could put its safety at risk. Since Linux powers some of the world’s most critical systems, it’s imperative that administrators take the necessary steps to protect the operating system’s security. Here’s how to keep your Linux operating system secure. Create Strong Passwords […]
Preparing for a potentially calamitous cyber crisis
By Jo De Vliegher, Client Partner at ISTARI An organisation’s approach and experience with a crisis can vary. Some face chaos and disorder, while others have instilled a system of calmness and can overcome challenges. Some organisations operate under the false pretence that they can deal with cyber-attacks without prior preparation; this sets them up for […]
How financial organisations can stay protected from financial data breaches
Email is a crucial function of business communication, which many organisations strongly rely upon. But as the pandemic brought a new world of remote and hybrid working, it’s arguably more important than ever to keep both individuals and organisations connected – wherever they may be. A staggering 333.2 billion emails are sent and received daily […]
