Tools are only as good as their users. This should be your guiding philosophy as the world shifts to a hybrid work model to deal with the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s great to define and implement essential security controls and tools, if it isn’t backed up by workforce buy-in and participation, […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Cybersecurity Attack Surfaces Are Expanding
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost overnight, it disrupted the way people went about their daily routines and how companies operated. Amidst all the chaos, changes to the cyber landscape increased at an unprecedented pace. Some of the trends that powered these changes and […]
READ MOREDo You Know Your Digital Risk?
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. From higher productivity to improved customer satisfaction, technology has played a critical role in the growth of businesses across the world. However, the consequential bad news is that technological advancements have also made organisations increasingly vulnerable to digital risks. However, […]
READ MOREAdopt Zero Trust Security for Your SMB
With the cyberthreat landscape getting more complicated with every passing minute, cybersecurity deserves more attention than ever before. Fully trusting applications, interfaces, networks, devices, traffic and users without authentication is no longer an option. Misjudging and misplacing your trust in a malicious entity can lead to severe breaches that can damage your business. Zero Trust […]
READ MORETop 9 IoT-Related Security Threats Businesses Face
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the technology landscape as we know it. Businesses worldwide are leveraging IoT for benefits such as seamless collaboration, access to comprehensive data and the ability to make stronger business decisions based on insights derived from substantial data. Experts estimate the total number of installed IoT-connected devices worldwide […]
READ MOREMaking Security Awareness Second Nature
Your business’ security program must start with your employees and strong security policies rather than entirely depending on your IT team or the latest security solutions. You can significantly reduce the likelihood of a data breach by combining a well-drafted cybersecurity policy with comprehensive security awareness training. It is your responsibility to implement security training […]
READ MOREYour Biggest Cybersecurity Risk: Your Employees
Cybercriminals work round the clock to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in your business’ network for nefarious gains. The only way to counter these hackers is by deploying a robust cybersecurity posture that’s built using comprehensive security solutions. However, while you’re caught up doing this, there is a possibility you may overlook mitigating the weakest link […]
READ MOREWhat is a Security Operations Centre?
Yesterday’s security is no match for the evolving threats and attack methods used by today’s cybercriminals. You need to build a comprehensive security defense using proactive strategies and advanced security controls to dramatically improve your security posture, enabling you to confidently protect your business-critical systems and data. Traditionally a 24/7 SOC is astronomically cost prohibitive, […]
READ MOREHow Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security
How Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security- Tips from our Partner KnowBe4 Have you ever wondered how phishing attacks get into your inbox? Most email clients, such as Outlook and Gmail, have built-in features to filter out potential threats. Additionally, it’s likely that your organisation has extra security measures to help protect your work account. […]
READ MORESocial Media- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
In 2020, the number of people using social media is over 3.81 billion worldwide, with the average user having 8.6 accounts on different networking sites spending 2 hours and 29 minutes on there each day. Most people have an online presence, it can make them feel more connected and involved. Users feel that they can participate in things that […]
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