National Computer Security Day
National Computer Security Day (November 30th) raises awareness of the importance of cyber security and the fundamental need for everyone who uses and owns a…
Category: Blog
Latest News and Updates From the Community
Use the filters to focus on certain months, sectors, or departments.
Filter articles
Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack: 8 Stages of Operation
It’s a dark and rainy night. Thunder rumbles. Lightning flashes. An unexpected crime takes place. Intrigue and deception follow, with a mystery to solve. When…
What is Two-Factor Authentication, and Why Should I Use It?
Logging in has been a critical part of owning an account since the birth of the internet. Most people do it multiple times daily, many…
The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training
It is a common misconception that cyber security is an area for IT managers and network admins to focus on. Many organisations that outsource their…
The Benefits of a Simulated Phishing Exercise
There are many arguments about the pros and cons of conducting a simulated phishing exercise within an organisation, with many arguing that they add very…
What is a Credential Stuffing Attack?
If you’ve ever had an account on a website affected by a data breach, then chances are your credentials may be used in credential-stuffing attacks….
Exercise in a Box: Sensitive Data Leak
What is it? Charities, small businesses, and public sector organisations hold as much sensitive data as large organisations but rarely have the same resources for…
Reputational risk from data leaks sparks focus of new SBRC workshop
A new IT security training workshop launched today will give organisations the tools to protect themselves against the reputational risk associated with data leaks. The…
What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
A zero-day (0-day) vulnerability refers to a security risk in a piece of software with no patches or mitigations to prevent cybercriminals from exploiting them….