By AJ Thompson, CCO, Northdoor plc.
With the MOD and police forces consistently becoming victims of cyber-attacks via supply chains, all organisations need to be aware of the threat.
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Companies need to recalibrate their approach to effectively protect data
Feb 28, 2024
Cyber experts raise AI fears security fears in Parliament
Feb 28, 2024
Leading figures from Britain’s cyber industry gathered in Parliament this week to discuss the risk posed by AI to national security.
IBM Report: Identity comes under attack, straining enterprises' recovery time from breaches
Feb 27, 2024
IBM has released the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index highlighting an emerging global identity crisis as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide.
Average DDoS attack cost businesses £325,000 in 2023, according to new Zayo data
Feb 22, 2024
Zayo Group, the global communications infrastructure provider, has released its annual Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Insights Report, which found a significant increase in the intensity of DDoS attacks—and their impacts on businesses—in the second half of 2023.
Over two-thirds of IT security decision-makers report an increase in cybersecurity budgets for 2024
Feb 22, 2024
Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the security event running at ExCeL London, has announced findings from research into the cybersecurity budgets of organisations, with 69% of surveyed IT decision-makers citing that they have seen, or will see, their cybersecurity budgets increase between 10-100% in 2024.
Cloud technology firms join forces to supercharge data security services
Feb 20, 2024
Channel-first cloud and disaster recovery specialist, virtualDCS, is now hosting transformational cloud technology firm, Vapour’s Veeam backups on behalf of its customers, after the two Yorkshire-based companies entered into a new partnership to bring unprecedented scale, flexibility, and security to clients’ data management.
The BSV Association implements dynamic security enhancements
Feb 20, 2024
The BSV Association (BSVA), the steward of the BSV Blockchain protocol, has implemented new security updates to its operational framework, including the Network Access Rules (NAR), Digital Asset Recovery (DAR) and the reimplementation of the Alert System.
Surge in ‘Hunter-killer’ malware uncovered by Picus Security
Feb 13, 2024
Picus Security, the Security Validation company, has released the Picus Red Report 2024. This fourth annual report shares learnings from an in-depth analysis of more than 600,000 real-world malware samples and identifies the most common techniques leveraged by attackers.
Revolut unveils data regarding scams originating from Meta platforms in the UK and across Europe
Feb 12, 2024
Revolut's analysis for 2023 highlights that 60% of all reported scam cases in the UK can be traced back to Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a 33% of the total value lost to scams.
QBS Software teams up with Dropsuite to boost data protection solutions
Feb 07, 2024
QBS Software, provider and distributor of IT management solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership in the UK & Ireland region with Dropsuite.
Computer Security
Computer security is the protection of computer systems and information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a broad field that encompasses a wide range of topics, including:
- Network security: This is the protection of computer networks from unauthorized access or attack. It includes things like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security policies.
- Application security: This is the protection of software applications from vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It includes things like code review, penetration testing, and security testing.
- Data security: This is the protection of sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. It includes things like encryption, access control, and data backups.
- Operational security: This is the protection of computer systems from threats that arise from human error or negligence. It includes things like user training, incident response procedures, and security awareness.
Cybersecurity
Cyber security is the practice of protecting computer systems and networks from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes.
There are many different types of cyber security threats, but some of the most common include:
- Malware: Malware is software that is designed to harm a computer system. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware.
- Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that involves sending emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source. The goal of phishing is to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link or providing personal information.
- Data breaches: A data breach is an incident in which sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized individuals. Data breaches can occur due to a variety of factors, including hacking, human error, and system vulnerabilities.
Cyber security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. In today's digital world, businesses rely on their computer systems and networks to operate. A cyber attack can have a devastating impact on a business, including financial losses, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.
Cyber security is an ongoing challenge, but by taking steps to protect themselves, businesses can help to mitigate the risks of cyber attacks.
