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 […]
The true value of firewall controls
By Eleanor Barlow, Content Manager, SecurityHQ Network environments have become so complex that a single misstep on a critical firewall can take the entire network offline and expose your business to cyber-attacks. Improperly managed firewalls create some of the greatest business risks in any organization. Often, the risks are things you don’t find out about […]
How the MITRE ATT&CK Framework has revolutionised cyber security
Authors: Zee Sayi, Eleanor Barlow, Aaron Hambleton, Deodatta Wandhekar, SecurityHQ The MITRE ATT&CK framework is, in essence, a knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). These TTP’s are based on real-world observations, used by various threat actors, that have been made globally accessible to be used as the foundation for threat models and […]
Strong leaders don’t have strong passwords
By Steven Hope (pictured), CEO of Authlogics Many business leaders have had a rough ride over the past two years. However, the corporate world can be an unforgiving environment, global pandemic or not. We live and work in an increasingly litigious world and any indication of wrongdoing or malpractice (intentional or otherwise), runs the risk […]
Insurance sector facing growing cyber threats
By Eleanor Barlow, Content Manager, SecurityHQ There are many threats currently targeting the Insurance Sector, and these threats have grown over the last few years significantly. This is primarily due to the fact that the industry holds a vast amount of monetary wealth. In addition to this enticing factor, new products, solutions, and services are […]
Half of UK employees unable to identify scam emails
Nearly half of employees (42%) across the UK are unable to identify a scam email purporting to be from Royal Mail. That’s according to a new survey was conducted by Opinium Research and OpenText Security Solutions and at a time when cybercriminal activity is rife, with the average business targeted 28 times by cyber threats in the […]
