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2023-10-23 15:45:50
The problem of shadow IT – and how to get the human factor right in cyber security
Here at Grant McGregor we are believe that your staff play a vital role in your cyber security defence. While awareness training and a good reporting culture are staples of this approach, there are other behavioural activities that an organisation must address in order to strengthen its...
2023-10-16 15:11:11
Update yourself on the latest thinking about ransomware
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has published a new report looking at the threat of ransomware to UK organisations. It offers detailed insights into the latest tactics being used by cyber criminals – and how to protect yourself against them.
2023-10-09 12:07:04
What do we know about the Electoral Commission data breach? And what can we learn from it?
Continuing with the theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, our next blog looks at the story reported in August 2023, where the Electoral Commission admitted it had been victim of a cyber-attack. Since then, details have been emerging about the nature of the attack and the attack...
2023-10-02 14:52:32
What can we learn from the NCSC’s sixth Active Cyber Defence report?
In July, the UK’s national cyber security centre published the sixth edition of its Active Cyber Defence report, outlining some of the most significant cyber threats faced – and reported by – British businesses. What can we learn from its revelations?
2023-09-25 11:53:52
Generative AI: Are we at a new generational moment in tech?
Are we right to believe that we stand at the precipice of a new dawn in technology? Are we all about to leap into a new world of generative AI and large language models (LLMs)? If so, what does that mean for the average business?
2023-09-19 09:54:38
How to encourage staff to report suspicious cyber activity
Your staff have a key role to play when it comes to cyber security. This isn’t limited to helping them understand and recognise common attack vectors – it must also include encouraging them to report any suspicious cyber activity.
2023-09-11 07:30:00
You should be getting more from your IT partner
Your IT partner should be more than someone who can connect your keyboard or log in users when they forget their password. A partner in the truest sense of the word is someone who works with you to help your organisation operate at its best.
2023-09-06 10:28:11
Microsoft and Samsung team up to boost work phone security
You’ve checked your pockets, your bag, under cushions… and then it hits you. You left your work phone on the table at the coffee shop. You panic.
2023-09-04 15:20:00
Tips for successfully implementing a zero-trust approach to cyber security
As increasing numbers of businesses have moved to a cloud environment and remote working models, Zero Trust has gained a place in the everyday cyber security approaches of many organisations.
