The cyber world has seen major developments over the last few years. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have emerged since 20 and financial instruments using cryptocurrencies have made their appearance. Currently, it is estimated that there are over 400 cryptocurrencies in operation. China has recently announced a state-supported cryptocurrency. As might be expected, we have also […]
Most large organisations have IT departments devoted to developing and supporting the corporate IT infrastructure and managing its operation. One frequently encountered problem is that of Shadow ICT where technology systems, software, and hardware are installed without the approval or knowledge of the ICT department or other relevant authorities. It can include anything from unauthorized […]
Email Security is a top priority for most users nowadays. The amount of irrelevant, marketing, spoof and generally unwanted email we receive has grown exponentially in recent years. The use of email as a vehicle for fraud has increased in parallel, if not more so. Most desktop and corporate malware systems can detect most emails […]
The last few years have seen an increased focus on Online Security, We hear daily of online fraud and malware attacks, and as a result, people are increasingly wary of e-commerce. Phishing exploits targeted at individuals, leading to stolen financial data and emptying their bank accounts are becoming increasingly common. Businesses have been subjected to […]
In the Internet era, most people seem resigned to being monitored by corporations and governments. One thing emphasising the need for Online Security is the upsurge in online scams and data thefts over the last couple of years, particularly around the Festive Season. In short, unless you take proactive steps to update your Online Security, […]
According to the FBI, the fastest growing cyberthreat to both business and personal networks is ransomware. IT departments worldwide are reviewing their Cyber Security Solutions to see if and how they can counter the threat and, if hit, how to recover from it. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is quite a simple concept. Introduce malicious software […]
p>With the move to remote working and the increased use of remote access to systems and data, IT Security has become of great importance. In the broader sense, Cyber Security has taken a more holistic approach to the overall digital security landscape. One model that is gaining some traction is the Zero Trust Architecture (“ZTA”) […]
Identity theft (“ID Theft”) is becoming more and more common. Many people are unaware of it until after it happens and are unsure of what to do when it does. There are steps at a personal level you can take to improve your IT security to reduce the possibility of it happening, and cyber security […]
Cyber Security Solutions are permanently under review by astute heads of IT. The FBI has confirmed that there has been a significant increase in IT-related crime over the last two years. The increase in home working and remote access to corporate systems has exposed new attack surfaces that are not completely secured by existing cyber […]
There seems to be a common thread to business approaches to cyber security. After hearing of the latest exploit in the media, Executives panic and demand impossible improvements in cyber security, then return to a state of “It can’t happen to us” when IT put forward a new cyber security budget. The bad news is […]