Core cybersecurity steps every local government must take
While enterprises and world governments have long been targets of cybercriminals, local authorities are fast becoming a sought-after victim for attacks. Often lacking the same…
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Microsoft warns Azure customers of two-year data exposure
Technology giant Microsoft has advised thousands of cloud computing customers enrolled for Azure services, including numerous companies on the Fortune 500 list, that a vulnerability…
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What company actions should follow a personal data breach?
Data breaches are renowned for the havoc they can cause. Today’s headlines are filled with firms facing massive fines and experiencing loss of revenue and…
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Why are regimented data backups critical for companies?
Sticking to a rigid schedule and backing up data regularly is a vital part of a business’ protective strategy for data security, and it allows…
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Welsh council assumes strong cybersecurity stance
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council in Wales has made a statement of acknowledging the very real threat of cybercrime by becoming the first local authority…
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Can councils do more to prevent data breaches?
When the private information retained by an organisation or government office is disclosed to the public or accessed without authorisation, the result is a data…
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Getting to grips with advanced threat protection
Advanced threat protection, often abbreviated to ATP, is a classification of cybersecurity solutions that are designed to defend against hack-style attacks and sophisticated malware that…
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What does the term “Zero Trust Security” mean?
Zero Trust Security refers to a type of network protection model that is founded on stringent identity verification protocols. The dedicated framework dictates and insists…
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How can your company prevent a data breach?
Every enterprise has a moral and legal obligation to effectively protect the personal data they store as part of its business processes. If your company…
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Government agencies in Japan hit by data leaks
Numerous offices run by Japanese government agencies have been breached through a hacked Fujitsu tool for sharing information known as “ProjectWEB”.