Cybersecurity

In late 2019, US government agencies were grappling with what unfolded to be one of the most sophisticated hacking campaigns – Russian intelligence injected a trojan virus into their network management system provided by a third party. The exploiters briefly managed to gain remote access to sensitive data because the US agencies trusted untested software….

Amid the rapid strides into the digital realm, the accompanying risks loom large. The emergence of Cyber Essentials stands as a pivotal response to these challenges within contemporary cybersecurity. Crafted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), this nationally recognized certification acts as a cornerstone, erecting a robust defense against prevalent online threats. Its implementation…

On November 1, 2023, governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services had drafted the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation. Aimed at protecting New York-based businesses and their customers from cyber threats, these regulations are designed using a combination of risk based approaches with better governance and robust access controls.  If you…

Did you know that humans collectively produce about 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day? Now that’s ASTØNISHING! But is this data safe? Not really; if you don’t keep your data safe, it could lead to countless data breaches and harm the responsible individuals who never signed up for this to happen. That’s why it’s…

Business growth is a loaded term that involves a lot more complexities underneath the revenue boost and brand visibility. Small to medium firms often delegate tasks to external resources to save time, and money, and boost growth opportunities. However, this comes at a cost-sharing sensitive data adds unprecedented risks. But thanks to the due diligence…