As our lives progressively move ‘online’, cyber attacks are an ever present threat to everyone using the internet. Sometimes it can feel that the...
Cyber Security
The Insider Threat
What is an insider threat? People are an organisation's biggest asset, but they also pose the greatest risk. An insider threat is one that arises...
What is Cyber Security Awareness Month?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month Originally launched in 2004 by the US department of homeland security and the National Cyber Security...
Social Media and the workplace – Harnessing brand advocates or wasting company time?
A flippant tweet from an employee could spell a PR disaster for your organisation, even from their personal account,especially if customers and...
Don’t be caught out by a phishing attack
What is phishing? In a phishing attack, a cyber criminal seeks to trick victims into revealing sensitive information such as their name and address,...
What and Where is the Cloud?
What is the Cloud? The cloud is used as a term for a series of on demand, remote access, subscription services that exist on the internet. One...
Ninja at the Gateway – The Secrets of your Router
Throughout history, when building homes, villages and towns, people have sought to create a layer of defence or security to maintain their safety...
Wise up to strong passwords – why are strong passwords so important?
Why are passwords so important? When going about your day, there seems to constantly be a service asking for a password, it feels as if you need one...
Keep your wits about you while shopping online
Don't be a victim to an online scam The global pandemic of Covid 19 caused many shops to close and forced people to stay at home more than ever,...
The Internet – How to stay safe and protect your privacy
Today, using the internet to communicate with other people is a standard part of everyday life. You can use the internet to communicate with anybody...