cyber attack

Global payments systems lay down the law on bank IT security

Global inter-bank payment systems, SWIFT, has put its foot down after a series of hacks and breaches of several prominent banks has put into question the company’s security infrastructure. Gottfried Leibbrandt, the CEO of SWIFT, has publicly threatened member banks with expulsion from the SWIFT system due to the success

ransomware

Why Ransomware Works

Ransomware is one of the most nefarious and intrusive methods of cybercrime to have ever existed.   It is simple in its execution, highly successful and preys on the most basic fears of its victims.  For the uninitiated, ransomware is when a cybercriminal gains access to their victim’s system, encrypts

healthcare data security

Call The Medic! Security attacks on healthcare data

If you think about it medical facilities can be thought of as a bank of your most personal data.  Sure it contains your address, social security/national insurance information, age, billing and payment, but it also contains your blood type, diagnoses, prognoses, and prescribed medication.  And, as we all know, banks

cybersecurity

5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Cyber Security

The National Cyber Security Alliance reported that one out of five small businesses are affected by cyber-crime every year.  60 percent of these affected small businesses closed their doors within six months. The consequences of cyber-crime are profound enough to incapacitate your business. Big corporations like Sony, JP Morgan, and

5 Things You Need to Know about Preventing Costly Data Breaches

Every organisation is susceptible to security breaches. More companies are using mobile technology to connect and access various online resources and assets, which substantially increases their risk. Cyber criminals are becoming more advanced with their security attacks. Experts in cybersecurity predict that security threats are likely to increase, which is

GDPR & Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials Certification & GDPR compliance

Becoming Cyber Essentials certified can help to strengthen your business cybersecurity, improve efficiency and increase new business opportunities with UK government contracts as it is a government-backed industry leading Cyber Essentials accreditation. If your business handles personal data then it’s essential for you to demonstrate that you have implemented and

cyber attack

Global payments systems lay down the law on bank IT security

Global inter-bank payment systems, SWIFT, has put its foot down after a series of hacks and breaches of several prominent banks has put into question the company’s security infrastructure. Gottfried Leibbrandt, the CEO of SWIFT, has publicly threatened member banks with expulsion from the SWIFT system due to the success

ransomware

Why Ransomware Works

Ransomware is one of the most nefarious and intrusive methods of cybercrime to have ever existed.   It is simple in its execution, highly successful and preys on the most basic fears of its victims.  For the uninitiated, ransomware is when a cybercriminal gains access to their victim’s system, encrypts

healthcare data security

Call The Medic! Security attacks on healthcare data

If you think about it medical facilities can be thought of as a bank of your most personal data.  Sure it contains your address, social security/national insurance information, age, billing and payment, but it also contains your blood type, diagnoses, prognoses, and prescribed medication.  And, as we all know, banks

cybersecurity

5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs Cyber Security

The National Cyber Security Alliance reported that one out of five small businesses are affected by cyber-crime every year.  60 percent of these affected small businesses closed their doors within six months. The consequences of cyber-crime are profound enough to incapacitate your business. Big corporations like Sony, JP Morgan, and

5 Things You Need to Know about Preventing Costly Data Breaches

Every organisation is susceptible to security breaches. More companies are using mobile technology to connect and access various online resources and assets, which substantially increases their risk. Cyber criminals are becoming more advanced with their security attacks. Experts in cybersecurity predict that security threats are likely to increase, which is

GDPR & Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials Certification & GDPR compliance

Becoming Cyber Essentials certified can help to strengthen your business cybersecurity, improve efficiency and increase new business opportunities with UK government contracts as it is a government-backed industry leading Cyber Essentials accreditation. If your business handles personal data then it’s essential for you to demonstrate that you have implemented and