Looking for affordable ways to keep your data secure? Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best – and nothing beats the simplicity of a book. With books, you get expert advice at your fingertips. You can study whenever is convenient …
Since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in May 2018, organisations have been required to keep a close eye on the way they process and protect EU residents’ personal data. The Regulation is filled with so many …
Ransomware has become one of the most common and profitable forms of cyber crime, but there’s an obvious fact that is neglected: the attacks are only worthwhile if the victim chooses to pay up. Of course, it’s easy to say …
Data protection law in the UK has changed as a result of Brexit. You can find the latest guidance here. At the heart of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the concept of ‘personal data’. But what constitutes personal …
TikTok has been accused of breaching users’ rights “on a massive scale” by the European Consumer Group. It is the latest warning for the video sharing app, which has faced numerous complaints over its lax copyright policy and its inability …
Organisations that implement ISO 27001 must write a secure development policy. The requirements for doing this are outlined in Annex A.14 of the Standard: System acquisition, development and maintenance. In this blog, we explain how you can use ISO 27001’s …
A WEF (World Economic Forum) report lists cyber crime alongside COVID-19, climate change and the debt crisis as the biggest threats facing society in the next decade. Its 2021 Global Risks Report says cyber attacks pose a bigger immediate risk …
Protecting your organisation against cyber attacks can sometimes feel like a never-ending game of security whack-a-mole. As soon as you’ve secured one weakness, another one appears. This can demoralise any organisation and make them believe that good information security practices …
Cyber criminals have had constant success with coronavirus-related phishing scams, but their most recent campaign is the most dangerous we’ve seen. There have been multiple reports of people receiving an email purportedly from the NHS, saying they can book an …
If your marketing agency is under the impression that cyber security is strictly an IT issue, you should think again. Effective security is a company-wide commitment, and marketers play one of the most crucial roles. Consider how much personal data …
