Traditionally, self-improvement practices have revolved around improving health and quitting things that do us no good. But rather than trying to stop smoking, or becoming a vegan, why not clean up some bad password hygiene? Why not make one change that may not cut inches from the waist, but might improve your cyber security strength? […]
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As we enter into the new year and begin to reflect on our 2020, it would seem that only one topic dominates the entire year: Coronavirus. The virus has changed the lives of many and turned the UK on its head. The pubs are closed, the masks are out, and the business landscape has completely
Updated 27/09/2024 With the number of internet users in the UK growing every year, businesses are having to make a continual transition into the cyber age to meet the demands of a digitally dependent society. However, as businesses embrace this evolution, so does crime. There are around 65,000 attempts to hack small-to-medium businesses in the
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The coronavirus pandemic without hesitation pretty much obliterated \’business-as-usual\’ and allowed very little time for companies to plan for an enforced remote working making organisations vulnerable. The result? – Many businesses had to find work arounds to maintain business operations. The consequence – Security policies were difficult to adhere to with business continuity taking priority.
Many companies have already initiated the take-up of cloud services which can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet link, while others have had to shore up their remote access capabilities to provide access to internally-hosted services. Staff have now been empowered to work from home, and with remote working being a reality for the
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Are you exposing your company to cyber attack by offering free Wi-Fi? This article looks at the dangers facing the hotel industry.
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You’re probably sick of the ‘W’ word being blasted over tech media and marketing spam by now. Nonetheless, WannaCry marked such an important point in information security history that it\’s worth revisiting. Counting the cost The first-hand impact experienced by everyday citizens is what thrust the cyber security headline into the news spotlight during May
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Updated on 06/03/2025 The UK legal sector has experienced a significant escalation in cyber threats, with a 77% increase in successful cyber attacks over the past year, rising from 538 incidents in 2022/23 to 954 in 2023/24. This surge is largely attributed to the sensitive and valuable information held by law firms, making them prime
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Updated on 24/07/24 Personal phones, tablets, wearable tech – do you know how many of these are connected to your business networks and how many of your staff access company data on unsecured devices? As businesses become more agile and dynamic, many have started to adopt a positive outlook on Bring Your Own Device policies,
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Knowing how to approach cyber security presents many challenges for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A few choose to outsource to managed services providers for peace of mind, while others take a DIY approach. If you\’re choosing to tackle cyber security yourself, there are a few crucial areas that need careful consideration. This checklist
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