THE DUAL-EDGE OF AI: UNDERSTANDING CORE SECURITY RISKS & COUNTERMEASURES Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly shaping the conversations around the globe. Its rapid evolution makes it imperative for businesses to grasp not only its perks but the lurking threats. After all, with power comes responsibility, right? Top 4 Security Risks Associated with AI Ever wondered why superheroes face villains? …
1. Introduction: In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are the front-line defenders for businesses. As cyber threats multiply, the protective umbrella of our service stack broadens, with penetration testing standing out as a linchpin. Here’s the rundown on its significance: 2. Unearth Vulnerabilities Before They Become Threats: Think of penetration testing as a proactive cyber drill. …
We are thrilled to invite you to an enlightening event happening on September 12th, from 10 AM – 1 PM, hosted at the scenic Mid Sussex Golf Club. We have a stimulating schedule lined up, with the spotlight on an essential topic – Cybersecurity. Our keynote speaker, Chris White, is a respected Police Detective Inspector and the accomplished Head of …
How to protect your business in the face of an ever-evolving threat landscape When looking back at 2022, it was a turbulent year, full of macroeconomic and geopolitical risk. From the war in Ukraine to rapid inflation and supply chain failures, it has been the perfect storm of interlocked risks. This has had a profound effect on cybersecurity for businesses …
In recent years, it has become increasingly important for businesses to secure their IT systems to reduce the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack. In the UK alone, 39% of businesses were targeted by a cyberattack in the last 12 months. Whilst most newsworthy cyberattacks target large businesses and enterprises, it is just as common for small businesses to …
Shadow IT refers to information technology (IT) projects that are managed outside of, and without the knowledge of, the IT department. As companies reach to the “cloud” their enthusiasm for hasty adoption can suddenly be tempered by security, compliance, and governance concerns. Once this is reviewed and a plan of action made then adoption makes perfect sense. However it’s the shadow/ …
Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the National Cyber Security Centre has placed the cyber threat in the UK as “heightened”. The cyber challenge becomes increasingly complex as the hacktivists group Anonymous have become involved. Anonymous has apparently hacked into Russia’s media censorship agency and released 340,000 files in the latest undermining of Putin’s war media campaign. The reality is that …
During the 2020 pandemic, there was a shift from office-based authentication to home working. Fortunately, most of our clients had already migrated to the cloud and their phones were cloud-based. If the business was not cloud-centric, they would need access to data and if the physical server was in the office, then this posed a few problems. Data needs to …
After months of working from home, restrictions have now eased, and many businesses have implemented a hybrid work model whereby employees work both in the office and remotely. This comes as no surprise as a recent survey found that 47% of employees would be likely to look for another job if their employer failed to offer flexible working arrangements. Hybrid …