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Organisations often fall into the trap of lumping cyber security together with their other IT functions. Although they are obviously connected – anti-malware, firewalls and a host of other technologies are a core part of cyber security – there is …
The threat of cyber attacks and other security incidents looms over all organisations. There are simply too many things that can go wrong – whether it’s a cyber attack, a technical malfunction or another delay – to assume that operations will …
If you’re familiar with ISO 27001, you’ll know that it’s the international standard for information security and contains the certification requirements that are expanded upon throughout the ISO 27000 series. There are 46 standards in total in the series (although …
A version of this blog was originally published on 25 June 2018. Anyone interested in getting into or advancing their career in cyber security probably knows that they will need training and qualifications. But given that the field is so …
Financial services firms must do more to educate employees about cyber security, according to the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). In a report published last month, the FCA urged organisations to tackle staff awareness training at all levels, and to ensure …
More than 50 universities in the UK have had their lack of cyber defences exposed, with security testers breaching their systems in under two hours. The tests were conducted by Jisc, the agency that provides Internet services to the UK’s …
The hospitality sector has embraced consumer-facing technology. Chatbots, AI, robotics – such as Hilton’s robot concierge, Connie, which hit the headlines in 2016 – the IoT (Internet of Things), recognition technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, automation, voice search and virtual …
Since the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) took effect in May 2018, Scottish organisations are inevitably focusing on protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the personal data they process in order to minimise the risk of administrative fines, …
Worried that you or someone in your organisation will be responsible for a data breach? Then take a look at these three basic tips for staying secure. Cyber security can feel overwhelming. You just want to browse the Internet and …
Staff awareness training is a core component of GDPR compliance, yet many organisations haven’t implemented the necessary measures. For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Verizon estimates than one …
