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2024-01-19 11:51:17
2024 Tech Predictions: What cyber security challenges will we be facing in 2024?
Here’s our roundup of the cyber security challenges about which leading organisations in this space are warning for 2024. Pulling information from a variety of expert sources, this covers some of the cyber security preparations you’ll need to be considering this coming year.
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...
2023-02-13 09:00:00
New changes to Cyber Essentials for 2023
This blog is an important read for any organisation with Cyber Essentials certification or which is thinking about getting certified. It lists the changes and clarifications which will come into effect in April 2023. Cyber Essentials is updated regularly to reflect the changing cyber threats we...
2022-09-20 08:30:00
Nine months on… meeting the new Cyber Essentials requirements
Early this year, the Cyber Essentials scheme underwent its biggest shake-up since its launch. Now, nine months on, the Grant McGregor team considers what we’ve learnt and offers some advice about how your organisation can meet the new requirements. In November 2021, the two organisations with...
2022-08-29 07:30:00
Your 2022 update on the ransomware threat
Like many types of cybercrime, ransomware is a steadily growing threat. The Grant McGregor team looks at the current state of the threat – and what to do about it. More than two-thirds of organisations questioned as part of the 2022 Proofpoint survey reported that they had suffered at least one...
2022-06-08 11:40:12
What does the UK Government’s national cyber strategy 2022 mean for SMEs?
In December, the UK Government released its National Cyber Strategy for 2022. We take a look at its scope and ask what impact will it have on UK businesses and organisations. The 2022 Cyber Strategy seeks to “pioneer a new cyber strategy with the whole of the UK”. In the main, the document...
2022-05-16 11:54:57
The New Password Rules: 2022 Update
It’s a while since the Grant McGregor team shared information about password best practice – and a lot has changed. Not least in terms of the new guidance in the UK Government’s Cyber Essentials scheme, but also in terms of the technology solutions now available to strengthen security. Earlier this...
2022-04-28 09:42:34
How to implement multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection for your network access and user accounts. It costs little or nothing and is easy to implement – so, if you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to implement MFA.
