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In the world of cyber security, the battle between defenders and attackers is continuous, much like a never ending game of chess. As defence mechanisms evolve, attackers adapt, making their strategies ever more sophisticated. With the proliferation of cutting-edge technologies, the sophistication of attack methodologies has also surged. Amidst this, the significance of red teaming and pentesting has become paramount.

There’s a myriad of cybersecurity compliance frameworks designed to assist organisations in constructing secure IT environments, assuring data safeguarding and minimising cybersecurity risks. There’s so many that it can get a tad confusing at times. In this article we delve into several of the key frameworks, including CIS, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27701, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, GDPR, and NIST, whilst also highlighting the benefits of each. 

Cyber security is an indispensable aspect of any business operation. Recognising and understanding vulnerabilities - the potential risks that could compromise an organisation's cyber security - are critical. These latent risks become real and potentially damaging threats when exploited by a threat actor or accidentally by user error, leading to disastrous consequences like data breaches, malware infections, financial loss, and/or a loss of business-critical services. 

In a world where cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex and devastating, the necessity for robust cyber security measures is indisputable. One method often utilised by cyber security professionals to analyse and strengthen defences is penetration testing, also known as 'pen testing'. One variant that is distinctive due to its unique approach and notable benefits is Double Blind Penetration Testing.

A crucial component of solid cyber security is penetration testing, otherwise known as pen testing or ethical hacking. Essentially, penetration testing is a methodical process of scrutinising an organisation's IT system, network or web application to spot potential vulnerabilities a hacker could exploit. 

Did you know that you can elevate your business continuity and safeguard your crown jewels with proactive cyber security measures? Don't let the complexity and enormity of the task overwhelm you - focus on identifying and defending your most vital assets, networks, and systems to mitigate the effects of a security breach and reduce risk. 

Our Incident Response Team has had another busy year as organisations fell victim to a wide range of cyber attacks and incidents. In this blog we cover the top 3 things our team thinks organisations need to consider as we head into 2023. 

While many organisations spend thousands on preventative cyber security tools, many make the mistake of overlooking the fact that cyber criminals are spending less time relying on brute force to gain access to protected information and more time on manipulating or bribing employees into giving up personal information.  

One of the biggest challenges cyber security leaders need to grapple with in today's world is that malicious actors aren't always distant entities but are often people you work with on a day-to-day basis. The reality is that any employee or contractor with physical access to IT systems can leak private information and cause a data breach.  

Panicked responses to a cyber-attack can often result in a race against risk that leads to rash and costly actions. 

Phishing attacks may be the most common form of cyber-attack but that doesn’t mean that you’re helpless in the face of the threat.With Cyber Awareness Month now is a great time to test your employees. One of the best and effective ways to reduce the risk posed to your organisation is to run cyber security phishing tests to help your employees learn what they should keep an eye out for.

Cyber Security Awareness Month is under way and one of this year’s main messages is ‘See Yourself in Cyber’. Whilst you may think that cyber security is solely about computers and technology you also need to consider Physical Cyber Security to truly protect your organisation and reduce the risks.