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2024-03-06 16:38:52
Are you ready to protect yourself from Quishing?
There’s a new variant of phishing in town: quishing. And since forewarned is forearmed, especially when it comes to spotting phishing attempts, we’ve dedicated this blog to exploring exactly what it involves.
2024-02-07 09:23:00
Are VPNs causing your staff headaches?
Many organisations rely on virtual private networks to connect to their business data. But do they still have a place in today’s world? Or is there a better solution?
2024-01-30 15:58:04
How should risk managers address cyber risk?
The last few years have been a busy time for risk managers – and technology has been central to many of the changes. Whether part of the solution or one of the identified risks, technology is top of mind for many risk managers and boardrooms. The Grant McGregor team looks at the evidence and...
2023-11-29 11:39:42
SHOCK STAT: A third of business owners don’t trust their staff
Do you trust your employees with confidential information?
2023-11-21 15:46:50
Technology’s dual role as both source and mitigator of risk
Innovation is often a dual-edged sword. Technology is no exception to this: offering both risk and reward. It’s a complex picture which requires engagement at the highest level of an organisation, both in terms of continuity planning and in terms of the technology itself.
2023-11-06 10:11:00
Why is cyber security so difficult in industrial environments? And what to do about it
As industrial and manufacturing businesses undertake digital transformation initiatives, they stand to drive efficiency, improve productivity and achieve new competitive advantage. However, as digitalisation progresses, they also expose a new risk: a growing surface which is vulnerable to...
2023-10-31 10:14:19
Cyber security update: 2023’s phishing tactics
Since the pandemic, email use has been rising rapidly. With more email use, comes greater risk of email-borne cyber threat. This article explores the latest research into phishing activity to help you be prepared and minimise the phishing risk to your organisation.
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.
