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The Cyber Essentials scheme is a world-leading assurance mechanism for organisations of all sizes to help demonstrate that the most critical cyber security controls have been implemented. To highlight the importance and usefulness of the Cyber Essentials scheme, we’ve produced …
The Cyber Essentials scheme is a world-leading assurance mechanism for organisations of all sizes to help demonstrate that the most critical cyber security controls have been implemented. To highlight the importance and usefulness of the Cyber Essentials scheme, we’ve produced …
In this blog series, we will discuss each of the Cyber Essentials scheme’s five security controls that, according to the UK government, could prevent “around 80% of cyber attacks”. Our third blog covers patch management and addresses the need for organisations to keep …
In this blog series, we will discuss each of the Cyber Essentials scheme’s five security controls that, according to the UK government, could prevent “around 80% of cyber attacks”. For our second blog post, we’ll be looking at using a firewall to secure …
The Cyber Essentials scheme is a world-leading assurance mechanism for organisations of all sizes to help demonstrate that the most critical cyber security controls have been implemented. Although not adequate in the – relatively uncommon – case of a cyber …
A good cyber security strategy should be built on firm foundations. As the sermon goes, you can’t build your castle on sand and expect it not to sink. Any organisation can be targeted by cyber criminals. However, SMEs (small and …
Today’s Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is one of the most prescriptive models for strengthening security through compliance. The Standard helps organisations unearth common weaknesses in information security practices and define a minimum level of security for …
Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is demonstrated by an audit of the cardholder data environment (CDE). The type of audit depends on the compliance requirements of the payment brand and the level of the …
With the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) now in effect, organisations across Europe must consider how the far-reaching changes introduced by the Regulation will affect how they handle and protect personal data. While some will be worried about how to …
Companies across the globe have been struck by a second major ransomware attack in as many months. The malware responsible closely resembles Petya, but Kaspersky Lab says that it is “a new ransomware that has not been seen before”. As …
