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2023 has been another tumultuous year for cyber security, with a number of high-profile breaches and incidents making headlines around the world. From state-sponsored cyber-attacks to extortion campaigns, it’s clear that the threat landscape is constantly evolving. In this blog post, we take a look at some of the most reported on incidents of 2023. 

An IT Internal Audit has become increasingly vital for businesses to maintain the integrity, efficiency, and compliance of their IT systems. We explore what IT Internal Audits entail and why they are proving increasingly indispensable for the security of organisations.  

Today is Computer Security Day so what better time to take a closer look at a hot topic in the realm of cyber security, Threat Exposure Management.

With Microsoft Windows having a 74% share of the desktop OS market worldwide, it's a pivotal platform within most organisations' IT environments. Furthermore, considering that four out of every five Fortune 500 companies harness the power of Microsoft Office 365—nearly half of the office productivity software market—it’s clear why securing the Microsoft ecosystem is so crucial. 

It’s that time of the year again when shoppers get ready to take advantage of the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. It’s also the time of the year when cyber criminals seek to take advantage of those bargain hunters.

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, a week where organisations are encouraged to raise anti-fraud awareness. To that end we take a look at how Managed Detection and Response services can play a major role in tackling fraud.

Organisations are increasingly relying on third-party vendors and partners for various services and solutions. Whilst these relationships offer numerous benefits, they also introduce an expanded attack surface for cyber threats. This is where third-party risk management becomes indispensable in fortifying an organisation's cyber security posture.

As the nights get darker and the creepiest night of the year draws near, we can't help but think of ghouls, goblins, and all the things that go bump in the night. But while most people are concerned with the supernatural entities of Halloween folklore, there's another kind of ghouls we should be wary of: the ones potentially lurking in our computers, the 'zombie networks' or 'botnets.'

October has become synonymous with Cyber Security Awareness Month. Dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cyber security, the month is filled with campaigns, tips, and educational resources designed to help individuals and organisations protect their digital assets. While this concentrated focus is valuable, limiting the conversation about cyber security to just October is a big mistake. Here's why.

It’s not a matter of whether your organisation will face a security incident but when. That's why a robust incident response plan is crucial. So what elements should your incident response plan include to be truly effective?

The concept of "resilience" within the sphere of cyber security has become increasingly relevant in recent years. While traditional security measures tend to focus on prevention and immediate response, resilience offers a more holistic approach to dealing with cyber threats. What, then, does resilience mean in cyber security, and why is it so crucial?

This year’s Cyber Security Awareness month focuses on two highly impactful cyber security threats: Phishing and Social Engineering. The techniques that frequently act as gateway tactics for more nefarious cyber-attacks.