Aiming to improve cybersecurity in the United States, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on May 12, 2021. Although the EO focuses on U.S. federal departments’ and agencies’ cybersecurity, it will likely result in standards that will change the way the private sector manages cybersecurity within the United States and globally. This cybersecurity EO was signed…
Month: May 2021
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News
President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order
Aiming to improve cybersecurity in the United States, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on May 12, 2021. Although the EO focuses on U.S. federal departments’ and agencies’ cybersecurity, it will likely result in standards that will change the way the private sector manages cybersecurity within the United States and globally. This cybersecurity EO was signed…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News
President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order
Aiming to improve cybersecurity in the United States, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on May 12, 2021. Although the EO focuses on U.S. federal departments’ and agencies’ cybersecurity, it will likely result in standards that will change the way the private sector manages cybersecurity within the United States and globally. This cybersecurity EO was signed…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News
President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order
Aiming to improve cybersecurity in the United States, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on May 12, 2021. Although the EO focuses on U.S. federal departments’ and agencies’ cybersecurity, it will likely result in standards that will change the way the private sector manages cybersecurity within the United States and globally. This cybersecurity EO was signed…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
education, Global Security News, phishing, Security Awareness, VIPRE
Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track
The West Midlands Train service has come under fire after workers discovered that an email promising them a bonus payment after running trains during the pandemic was actually a phishing simulation test. Around 2,500 employees received a message which appeared to come from Julian Edwards, Managing Director of West Midlands Trains, thanking them for their…
Apple, digital certificates, encryption, Global Security News, Google, iPhone
How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
Apple, digital certificates, encryption, Global Security News, Google, iPhone
How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
Apple, digital certificates, encryption, Global Security News, Google, iPhone
How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
Apple, digital certificates, encryption, Global Security News, Google, iPhone
How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
Apple, digital certificates, encryption, Global Security News, Google, iPhone
How Hidden Vulnerabilities will Lead to Mobile Device Compromises
Your mobile device can be hacked very easily without your knowledge. Even if an attacker can’t get into your device they can attempt to gain access to the sensitive information instead that is stored inside such as your places visited, emails and contacts. It’s not just consumers who are targeted by cybercriminals, the rise of…
Certes Networks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Security, Global Security News
Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance
How do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for any organisation, so companies need to be reassured that their data is…
Certes Networks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Security, Global Security News
Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance
How do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for any organisation, so companies need to be reassured that their data is…
Certes Networks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Security, Global Security News
Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance
How do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for any organisation, so companies need to be reassured that their data is…
Certes Networks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Security, Global Security News
Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance
How do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for any organisation, so companies need to be reassured that their data is…
Certes Networks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Security, Global Security News
Cyber Security: Data ‘Re’-Assurance
How do you know company data is secure? How do organisations know their data is secure? And how can companies ensure that a network breach won’t result in a loss of sensitive data? The consequences of a data breach are potentially disastrous for any organisation, so companies need to be reassured that their data is…
Apple, data breach, Exploits, Global Security News, Huawei, patching, smartphone
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could…
Apple, data breach, Exploits, Global Security News, Huawei, patching, smartphone
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could…
Apple, data breach, Exploits, Global Security News, Huawei, patching, smartphone
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could…
Apple, data breach, Exploits, Global Security News, Huawei, patching, smartphone
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could…
Apple, data breach, Exploits, Global Security News, Huawei, patching, smartphone
How to Ensure Security when Buying a Refurbished or Second-Hand Smartphone
Last year, a Which? investigation found that 31% of resold smartphone models from three of the major used and refurbished handset stores are no longer receiving security updates. Phone manufacturers only schedule data updates for a certain period after the release of a model, so those looking for an additional bargain in older devices could…
British Airways, CISA, Cyber Essentials, cyber-risk, data breach, Global Security News, North America
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials
IASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSC By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave Whitelegg What is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things you might not know about Cyber Essentials. 1. UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014The UK Government National Cyber Security…
British Airways, CISA, Cyber Essentials, cyber-risk, data breach, Global Security News, North America
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials
IASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSC By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave Whitelegg What is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things you might not know about Cyber Essentials. 1. UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014The UK Government National Cyber Security…
British Airways, CISA, Cyber Essentials, cyber-risk, data breach, Global Security News, North America
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials
IASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSC By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave Whitelegg What is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things you might not know about Cyber Essentials. 1. UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014The UK Government National Cyber Security…
British Airways, CISA, Cyber Essentials, cyber-risk, data breach, Global Security News, North America
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials
IASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSC By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave Whitelegg What is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things you might not know about Cyber Essentials. 1. UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014The UK Government National Cyber Security…
British Airways, CISA, Cyber Essentials, cyber-risk, data breach, Global Security News, North America
10 Things You Might Not Know About Cyber Essentials
IASME delivers Cyber Essentials on behalf of UK NCSC By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security and Dave Whitelegg What is Cyber Essentials? If you are just hearing about the Cyber Essentials scheme, read on as we unpack 10 things you might not know about Cyber Essentials. 1. UK Gov Launched Cyber Essentials in 2014The UK Government National Cyber Security…
Global Security News
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year
The year four report covers 2020 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence programme.
Global Security News
Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year
The year four report covers 2020 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence programme.
CDE, dark web, data breach, Global Security News, Payment Card Fraud, PCI
Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business
The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However, simply installing a firewall on the network perimeter will not make your organization PCI DSS compliant. PCI…
CDE, dark web, data breach, Global Security News, Payment Card Fraud, PCI
Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business
The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However, simply installing a firewall on the network perimeter will not make your organization PCI DSS compliant. PCI…
CDE, dark web, data breach, Global Security News, Payment Card Fraud, PCI
Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business
The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However, simply installing a firewall on the network perimeter will not make your organization PCI DSS compliant. PCI…
CDE, dark web, data breach, Global Security News, Payment Card Fraud, PCI
Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business
The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However, simply installing a firewall on the network perimeter will not make your organization PCI DSS compliant. PCI…
CDE, dark web, data breach, Global Security News, Payment Card Fraud, PCI
Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business
The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). However, simply installing a firewall on the network perimeter will not make your organization PCI DSS compliant. PCI…
cyber, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity, data breach, DNS security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop
Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently,…
cyber, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity, data breach, DNS security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop
Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently,…
cyber, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity, data breach, DNS security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop
Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently,…
cyber, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity, data breach, DNS security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop
Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently,…
cyber, cyber-risk, Cybersecurity, data breach, DNS security, Global Security News
Cybersecurity Is Not A One-Stop-Shop
Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently,…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News, Tips & Best Practices
World Password Day – May 6, 2021
It’s World Password Day! Are your passwords strong enough? Do you have a long, unique password for every account? Do you use multi-factor authentication where available? If you answered, “no” to any of these questions or if you’re not sure, please read on. If you answered yes, then congratulations! Although you can read on too…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News, Tips & Best Practices
World Password Day – May 6, 2021
It’s World Password Day! Are your passwords strong enough? Do you have a long, unique password for every account? Do you use multi-factor authentication where available? If you answered, “no” to any of these questions or if you’re not sure, please read on. If you answered yes, then congratulations! Although you can read on too…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News, Tips & Best Practices
World Password Day – May 6, 2021
It’s World Password Day! Are your passwords strong enough? Do you have a long, unique password for every account? Do you use multi-factor authentication where available? If you answered, “no” to any of these questions or if you’re not sure, please read on. If you answered yes, then congratulations! Although you can read on too…
Cybersecurity News, Global Security News, Tips & Best Practices
World Password Day – May 6, 2021
It’s World Password Day! Are your passwords strong enough? Do you have a long, unique password for every account? Do you use multi-factor authentication where available? If you answered, “no” to any of these questions or if you’re not sure, please read on. If you answered yes, then congratulations! Although you can read on too…
cyber, data breach, data protection, Digital Transformation, Global Security News, hacking
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Article by Shiela Pulido Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansions. According to IBM, the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 million. Thus,…
cyber, data breach, data protection, Digital Transformation, Global Security News, hacking
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Article by Shiela Pulido Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansions. According to IBM, the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 million. Thus,…
cyber, data breach, data protection, Digital Transformation, Global Security News, hacking
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Article by Shiela Pulido Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansions. According to IBM, the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 million. Thus,…
cyber, data breach, data protection, Digital Transformation, Global Security News, hacking
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Article by Shiela Pulido Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansions. According to IBM, the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 million. Thus,…
cyber, data breach, data protection, Digital Transformation, Global Security News, hacking
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Article by Shiela Pulido Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. It is an even greater concern this year due to the trend of remote working and international business expansions. According to IBM, the cost of cyber hacks in 2020 is about $3.86 million. Thus,…
Forrester, Global Security News, ICO, Microsoft, NCSC, Security Awareness
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security…
Forrester, Global Security News, ICO, Microsoft, NCSC, Security Awareness
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security…
Forrester, Global Security News, ICO, Microsoft, NCSC, Security Awareness
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security…
Forrester, Global Security News, ICO, Microsoft, NCSC, Security Awareness
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security…
Forrester, Global Security News, ICO, Microsoft, NCSC, Security Awareness
The Key to Cybersecurity is an Educated Workforce
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security…
Apple, bakuk, Conti, cyber security roundup, Exploits, Facebook, Global Security News
Cyber Security Roundup for May 2021
A roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. Think Before You LinkedIn! Business social media platform LinkedIn is being exploited by nation-state threat actors to target UK citizens. The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every…