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Data Breaches

Creating a Cyber Security Incident Reporting Culture: Building a Strong Defense

In today’s interconnected world, organisations of all sizes face an ever-growing threat landscape when it comes to cyber security. It is no longer a question

James MacKay May 17, 2023

Data Breaches

The Benefits and Challenges of AI in Cyber Security

In today’s digital landscape, cyber security has become increasingly important. As more and more businesses and organisations rely on technology to conduct their operations, they

James MacKay May 2, 2023

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Ransomware Attacks: Tips for Protecting Your Organisation from the Latest Threats

The thought of ransomware infecting your organisation is enough to send shivers down even the most hardened businessperson’s spine. This is because ransomware is a

James MacKay March 22, 2023

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Preventing Data Breaches: Strategies for Mitigating Insider Threats

Insider threats are insidious and notoriously difficult to detect and prevent. One of the reasons for this is that you are dealing with colleagues, not

James MacKay March 16, 2023

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The Importance of Security Incident Reporting

Reducing the harm caused by a cyber security attack starts by recognising an incident has happened. Being aware of imminent danger makes an organisation resilient

James MacKay August 31, 2021

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An Introduction to Insider Threats

No one likes to think that insider threats would exist in their company and put the organisation at risk of a data breach or be

James MacKay July 21, 2021

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Ransomware Attacks in the Public Sector

Ransomware attacks in the public sector have become increasingly common in recent years, with government agencies, healthcare organisations, and educational institutions being frequent targets. However,

James MacKay June 24, 2021

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Cyber Security In The Workplace: Saints, Sinners, and Scandals

Cyber security in the workplace has become increasingly important as more businesses move to digital resources and the cloud post-COVID. Ransomware is at the top

James MacKay June 2, 2021

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How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan (And Why You Need One)

Here is our step-by-step guide on how to write a disaster recovery plan and minimise the impact of an incident, such as a flood, fire, or cyber-attack.

James MacKay May 26, 2021

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How to Write an Incident Response Plan

Having an Incident Response Plan can help to minimise the time to the containment of a data breach and deal with the aftermath quickly and efficiently.

James MacKay May 18, 2021

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Why is a Data Security Breach a Boardroom Issue?

Data security breaches have long since left the domain of the IT department and now sit firmly at the boardroom table. In today’s evolving threat landscape, board members need to be aware of the implications of a security breach and to be ready to take positive action.

James MacKay May 4, 2021