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Six steps to securing your data in the cloud
More businesses than ever are entrusting their data and IT infrastructure to the cloud. Recent estimates put the number of organisations that are using the cloud in one form or another as high as 96 per cent. If you have just made the move to the cloud, or if it is something you are considering, […]
How to protect your passwords from hackers
In an age when data breaches seem to dominate the headlines almost every other week, the global threat to password security is a concern for everybody. Back in January 2019, one of the biggest data leaks in history saw 770 million users’ email addresses and passwords published onto a hacking site. The incredible volume of […]
The security mistakes SMEs cannot afford to keep making
In recent years, data breaches have become such a common headline that major companies seem to be notifying their customers on a weekly basis. In 2018 it felt as if nobody was safe as breaches hit companies including British Airways, Marriott Hotels and even Facebook – the social media giant suffering a number of breaches […]
Ethical hacking: how to test the effectiveness of your cyber security
Many businesses assume that the sole purpose of ethical hacking is to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses across networks, systems and applications. However, it can also be used to test and validate cyber security controls – understanding whether people, systems and processes are effective at detecting and responding to threats. When it comes to cyber security, […]
Top mobile security trends
Mobile devices have changed the way businesses communicate and carry out a number of daily tasks. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile technologies allow employees the flexibility to stay connected in the office and from any number of remote locations. Although these offer convenience, an ever-changing technological landscape leaves many companies struggling to keep up. Here […]
How to keep your home office secure
Working from your home office can be a great experience and a way to enjoy your home more while still getting your work done. Whether you are a remote worker or an entrepreneur, we hope that you are enjoying the benefits of your career path. Yet it should be noted that with a home office […]
How can businesses safely implement BYOD?
Over the past few years, the adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) has become a widespread practice in many businesses across the globe. It is a practice which allows staff to use their own personal devices for work purposes, either within the office or when working remotely from home. BYOD certainly offers many business […]
Breach detection: how to know if your business has been compromised
When many people think of cyber attacks and data breaches they often imagine scary pop-ups demanding a ransom or making threats. These are the kinds of hacks that are commonly portrayed in movies and other media because they are most attention grabbing. Most people will be surprised to learn, however, that often the most damaging […]
Why cybersecurity training is essential for your business (infographic)
The greatest threat to your business cybersecurity is, contrary to what you would expect, internal. We are not talking about spies or infiltrated competitor agents. The real threat you should consider is your trusted employees. They are often just a few careless mouse clicks away from costing your business a fortune, without having any […]
Ecommerce security for different cloud models – does the difference matter?
In ecommerce, one of the first and most important steps before launching a business is to decide about a platform to build it on. Along with all the capabilities they will get, merchants must question how secure it is and what measures they will need to take to further enhance security. In order not to […]