Online IT Security lies heavily on the minds of all online users today, particularly those executing online financial transactions. IT Security used to rely on a single level of authentication, usually a password or PIN code. As the crooks became more adept at uncovering user credentials through techniques such as phishing and keylogging exploits, it […]
All IT Security plans are made up of several elements relating to people, processes and hardware and software. They are carefully crafted in the light of a corporate security policy designed to protect, as far as is possible, the organisations systems and intellectual property from internal and external attacks, damage and theft. Each of these […]
You have set up your core and edge cybersecurity procedures. You have defined policies and procedures to be followed to limit the possibility of malware attacks. You have a dedicated team monitoring cybersecurity concerns. You consider that you have done all you can do to achieve comprehensive coverage. Is that enough? The cybersecurity environment is […]
Online Security is a pressing concern for all IT Heads. The increasing incidence of malware, both in itself and in new distribution vectors is a real headache. Most of the common threats are well documented as are preventative measures and recovery techniques. There are, however, a few issues that are often overlooked causing gaps in […]
In business, the spam email problem is not just an inconvenience, it could be business threatening, particularly for businesses such as on-line retail outlets that need a 24/7/365 online presence. Online Business Security is a continuing thorn in the side of IT managers, and businesses are increasingly reluctant to fund the escalating costs of counter-measures. […]
The online security war between hackers and and anti-malware developers has moved on to keep pace with the development of new technologies. As new malware is detected and blocked, the hackers invent new malware and are expanding into new distribution vectors. Online Security is not only anti-malware applications and devices. It is an attitude of […]
Ransomware is a distinct threat to all businesses and domestic users. Around for about ten years or so, it first emerged as a major threat in 2013 and has spread from corporate users to domestic and small business users, and latterly to Cloud-based systems. In its basic form ransomware is delivered to systems via a […]
Most people love the concept of shopping from home on an online platform. There is however a lingering fear about online security, particularly when making online payments. Reports of scams, thefts and poor service are easily found on media websites and consumer blogs. Online shoppers are very conscious of Online Security and are becoming increasingly […]
Cyber Security is never far from the mind of any IT Head. Every day, it seems, lurid tales of the latest exploit, data theft, hacking attack or threat of cyber war fill the media. The astute IT head takes Cyber Security very seriously indeed. A ransomware attack, or a loss of key company data could […]
One of the major talking points around ICT is IT Security. Cyber attacks have increased in frequency, intensity and sophistication. Many sites have been hacked and personal and financial information stolen. In parallel, cyber security solutions have grown to match their sophistication and effectiveness. Both technology trends and in the way in which people use […]