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The everyday cyber risks that hide in plain sightThe everyday cyber risks that hide in plain sight
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The everyday cyber risks that hide in plain sight

Some of the biggest cyber risks organisations face come from the little things people do every day without realising they’re risky at all. Common mistakes like a rushed email reply, a file shared using the wrong link, a reused password, or a borrowed USB stick.

Best PracticesSecurity
Social engineering - why Humans are the weakest link in cyber securitySocial engineering - why Humans are the weakest link in cyber security
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Social engineering - why Humans are the weakest link in cyber security

Employees will always be the first line of defence in any business. Social engineering is one of the most difficult attack methods to prevent, as it preys on the qualities that makes us all human. However, by implementing various education and escalation methods, business can help inform their employees about the threats they may be exposed to, and the proper routes to deal with them.

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What businesses can learn from the rise of shadow IT.What businesses can learn from the rise of shadow IT.
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What businesses can learn from the rise of shadow IT.

The rise of shadow IT is largely driven by employees who are frustrated with slow or restrictive IT processes. Often, employees may feel that the tools provided by the businesses don’t meet their needs, or that the approval process for introducing new technology takes too long, prompting them to seek out their own solutions.

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Why small businesses are prime targets for hackersWhy small businesses are prime targets for hackers
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Why small businesses are prime targets for hackers

Many small business owners have, and will continue, to operate under the assumption that cybercriminals only go after high-profile targets such as banks, government agencies, tech giants, or global enterprises. Unfortunately, this misconception has led many to neglect even the most basic cybersecurity measures, making them an easy target.

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Five of the most important cyber trends and events in 2024Five of the most important cyber trends and events in 2024
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Five of the most important cyber trends and events in 2024

Cyber threats continued to grow in frequency and ferocity throughout 2024, with attackers leveraging new and sophisticated techniques to target businesses, institutions, and critical national infrastructure.

How the 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealed glaring gaps in risk and incident managementHow the 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealed glaring gaps in risk and incident management
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How the 2024 CrowdStrike outage revealed glaring gaps in risk and incident management

The CrowdStrike outage of 2024 brought businesses around the world to a sudden stark reality. They were woefully unprepared in the event their systems were to be disabled, and underscored the crucial importance of proper risk and incident management processes.

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