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2019-08-19 13:27:26
On the Blacklist
The National Cyber Security Centre says maintaining a password blacklist is an essential part of good password security. We take a look at what should be on your blacklist and how to go about enforcing it.
2019-08-12 13:18:26
Attention: How You’re Being Researched by Cyber Criminals
We might think we know about the perils of social media: distraction from real life, difficulty switching off, anxiety, FOMO (fear of missing out) and heightened stress. But this misses perhaps the most dangerous peril: the use of the information you share by cyber criminals who want to target you.
2019-08-06 15:40:40
What Can We Learn from the Eurofins Ransomware Case?
The largest private forensics provider in the UK has paid a ransom to hackers after its IT systems were compromised by a cyber-attack. Is this the new normal? And what can businesses learn from the Eurofins experience?
2019-07-30 08:28:18
The New Rules for Passwords in 2019
Access control is fundamental to security – whether in your home, your office or your IT infrastructure. If passwords are the keys that open the doors to your IT estate for legitimate users, how do you stop them falling into the possession of malicious actors?
2019-07-22 09:45:33
Going to The Darkside?
The internet has become an integral part of most people’s lives to the point that it’s hard to imagine a time when it didn’t exist - assuming you’re old enough to remember that it really hasn’t been around forever.
2019-07-16 13:36:55
Secure Yourself this Summer! How to Holiday with Peace of Mind
Summer is here! And if you’re about to jet off on holiday, IT security is probably the last thing on your mind. Thoughts of malware, spear-phishing and anti-virus are perhaps not as high on your agenda as sun, sea and sangria.
2019-07-08 07:30:36
The Ever-Growing Attack Surface of IoT: Your Questions Answered
The impact of the Internet of Things is already making itself felt in our homes and in our everyday lives. This means an ever-growing threat for businesses as they try to keep pace with the new threats these devices present.
2019-07-03 09:33:24
Grant McGregor Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
We’re delighted to let you know that we’ve been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
2019-07-01 09:58:08
One Year On from GDPR: What’s Changed?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, 2018. At the time it was heralded as a major change in the way individuals and organisations will think about – and collect, manage and secure – data.
