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…
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…
Hackers are constantly targeting employees to get their hands on sensitive data. It is important for companies to be up-to-date on the latest threats while taking steps to create cybersecurity awareness among all employees. As per IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index, human error is part of more than 95% of security breaches. A few cyber…
Cybersecurity is new and everyone is talking about it! All that content is great for an enthusiast! It gets the job done! But, are they all relevant for a security professional? For true security folks the bar is set a lot higher and following the true security legends becomes important. To become a legend, one…
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…