security

Dissecting the Difference Between an MSP and MSSP When sourcing small business IT support, you will realise that there lies a difference between the main services available. A managed service provider (MSP) and managed security services provider (MSSP) might sound similar but are two entirely diffe… read more

Cyber security has never been as vital as it is now. Companies, even the ones that pride themselves on great security, have been victims of all kinds of cybercrimes. From social media networks to international banks and credit reference agencies, no organisation can say that it is immune to cyber th… read more

Modern consumers are increasingly concerned about the data they provide to online retailers and how it is handled, with issues ranging from GDPR compliance, through to cyber attacks exposing their private information. In truth, however, this is the tip of the iceberg for the retail sector and many o… read more

Cyber security threats of all kinds are on the rise, but as individuals and businesses become more aware of the various dangers, those with malicious intent are coming up with increasingly sophisticated methods. One of the biggest examples of this in recent times has been the growth of social engine… read more

If it feels like you are seeing cyber security issues in the news almost every single day, it is because you almost certainly are. Research shows that cyber attacks occur at a rate of around one every 39 seconds and these attacks are indiscriminate. What this means is simple: if you have an internet… read more

Social threats like identity theft, social engineering, phishing, vishing, smishing, scams, cons, doxing and spam emails can be mitigated with security controls to protect you and your business. You can divide these security controls into two categories. The first is for an individual to adapt their… read more

Who knows.. maybe they get it. Maybe they don't. If they do get it, a reasonable mind will realise if encryption gets weakened for all - then there is a great probability that political or financial motivations are higher priorities ahead of common sense and logic. Edward Snowden said "arguing you d… read more

How often do your staff work remotely? How secure is their internet connection? In light of an article in computer weekly recently, more than half of UK businesses fear their mobile workers have been hacked and most are concerned a growing mobile workforce is equating to an increased cyber security… read more

We recently spent a few days out of office to participate at Legalex Cyber Security Expo at the London ExCel. Over two busy days, we greatly enjoyed ourselves. However, we sadly discovered a common theme among visitors. While many could explain they were backing up their data and were ‘all sorted in… read more

Smart decisions relating to privacy and security are made when decision maker's have a grasp of how encryption works. You don't need to be Einstein's gift to mathematics but knowing the fundamentals of encryption enables you to choose intelligently what crypto-systems are best suited for you and you… read more