9 Limitations of Internal Controls And How to Mitigate Them
Internal controls are the building blocks of a company’s security posture. They shape the company’s security architecture and they can often be the difference between a secure company and a vulnerable one. A recent study suggested that about 68% of occupational fraud occurred due to reasons relating to internal control loopholes—the reasons ranging from a…
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Sep 29, 2024
What Is Cyber Essentials Certification and How to Get It?
How much does your business suffer from cyber threats? And with attacks taking a masterful turn, safeguarding sensitive data — and winning customers’ trust — requires more than just a firewall or antivirus software. This is where Cyber Essentials certification comes in, a government-backed framework that helps organizations prevent the most common types of cyberattacks…
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Sep 28, 2024
Cybersecurity Strategy: Key Components and How to Develop One
For organizations that still believe investing in cybersecurity is simply purchasing a suite of tools, it continues to be a cost center. You are aiming in the dark without intending to achieve something long-term. Cybersecurity only turns into a value proposition when it is backed by a detailed plan where you align it with the…
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Sep 27, 2024
Cybersecurity Framework: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Business
Hackers are becoming increasingly creative. They now use sophisticated wares to access and steal sensitive information. Cloud intrusions have increased by 75% while 72% organisations have faced ransomware attacks highlighting the urgent need for cybersecurity defenses. The financial impact of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025! These cybersecurity trends show that regardless…
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Sep 27, 2024
Cybersecurity Incident Reporting: Why, When & How to Act Quickly
A recent study by IBM states that companies save more than $1 million by containing a breach within 30 days. And so, it is reasonable to assume that agility is of paramount importance in cybersecurity. In this regard, timely incident reporting is a key to rapid defence, equipping security leaders with crucial information to initiate…
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Sep 25, 2024
What Is Security Posture and Why It Matters?
According to data by SpaceLift, over 96% of businesses are using public cloud systems rather than on-premise systems. While this is no surprise due to the massive adoption of cloud infrastructure, the problem begins when providers and customers are not aware of the vulnerabilities in their security posture, which can lead to data breaches, account…
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Sep 25, 2024