System hardening guidelines
May 31, 2023
Vulnerabilities plague all networks, putting precious data, business operations, and brand reputation at risk. One of the best ways to protect your enterprise – big or small − from cyber attacks is to ‘harden’ your operating systems.
What is middleware?
May 24, 2023
Middleware is a buzzword that sounds ominous, but it’s quite the opposite. Middleware is an integral (and cost-effective) component of integration for businesses to build applications more efficiently, manage data, and service their customers.
SIEM implementation guide
May 18, 2023
Businesses spend a lot of time and money staying ahead of threat actors and preventing cyber breaches. Security information and event management (SIEM) can help automate your organisation’s threat detection and incident response.
Types of APIs and their differences
May 10, 2023
Application programming interfaces (APIs) underpin most of what we see or do online. Every time we check the weather on our phone, make an online payment, or use a ridesharing app, we’re using an API. Businesses also rely on APIs to interact with their customers and partners. But the term ‘API’ can refer to many types of services. So, what type of API do you need, and what protocols and standards should they use?
Everything you need to know about the Legion hacking tool
May 03, 2023
The digital world is always changing which means cyber criminals must find new and innovative ways to exploit the internet. A Python-based credential harvester called ‘Legion’ is the latest hacking tool trending on the dark web and Telegram. This hacking tool can exploit various online services including emails and SMS text messages. Here’s what we know about Legion so far.
What is IAM? Identity and access management explained
Apr 26, 2023
It’s crucial for business operations and continuity to have the right people access the right digital resources at the right time and for the right reasons. That’s where identity and access management (IAM) comes in. It follows the principle of least privilege access so that the right job roles (identities) in any organisation get the tools they need to perform their duties without ever compromising on security.
Cyber security analytics guide
Apr 19, 2023
Proactively managing cyber threats is just as crucial to businesses as tracking cash flow, customer acquisition costs, and financial performance. Cyber security analytics can help your organisation detect and respond to cyber threats more quickly and effectively.
Mobile device security guide
Apr 12, 2023
Mobile devices have a much bigger attack surface than desktops, making them a more significant threat to corporate security. That’s because smartphones, laptops, and tablets are a treasure trove of information. We also use them for personal purposes like doing our online banking, shopping, and sharing personal photos – making them an attractive target to cyber criminals and a double whammy for users. That’s why it’s important to properly secure them.
Could the UK’s Online Safety Bill spell the end of privacy?
Apr 06, 2023
The United Kingdom’s Online Safety Bill has some genuinely good intentions to better protect children and others online, but as it stands, it also threatens basic privacy and introduces the prospect of ever-creeping censorship and blanket surveillance.
How to check your business email security
Mar 29, 2023
More than 300 billion emails are sent and received daily worldwide – it’s no wonder email accounts are a common target for hackers. Business email compromise attacks can be severe and lead to huge data losses, and reputational damage. Here’s how to protect your email security.