Once data began going digital, authorities realised a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organisations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. GDPR is a wide-reaching data protection [...]
You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to identify theft. But this happens all the time. What about your rubbish bin sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighbourhood at night? Many everyday objects can lead to [...]
Data breaches are in the news just about every day. Organisations of all sizes are targeted and this leads to a wide variety of data getting stolen and sold online. There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches [...]
Protecting your computers can be a daunting task, not to mention all the other devices that your business may use including tablets, mobile phones, servers, smart gadgets and any number of Internet of Things devices. Collectively these are known as your endpoints. The number [...]
We write a lot about hackers breaking into systems and how to try to avoid that happening but what happens when you're faced with an insider threat? They are one of the most difficult types of attacks to detect because you already trust them. An [...]
Digitally offboarding employees when they leave your organisation is of paramount importance to your security (and your business's wellbeing). We have a tried and tested offboarding process that we use when our customers part ways with their staff. In this article we share our [...]
After being the primary gateway to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is gone. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft dropped the web browser from support. IE ushered in the age of connection to the world in 1995 [...]
Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that you couldn’t possibly have anything that a hacker could want? Didn’t think they even knew about your small business. You might be surprised to learn that small [...]
Few things invoke instant panic like a a lost mobile device, be that smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is even [...]
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like Internet Explorer and Adobe Flash, age out. New tools replace those that are obsolete. Discontinued technology can leave computers and networks vulnerable to attacks. While older technology may still [...]
