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The everyday cyber risks that hide in plain sightThe everyday cyber risks that hide in plain sight
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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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.

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Social engineering - why Humans are the weakest link in cyber securitySocial engineering - why Humans are the weakest link in cyber security
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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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.
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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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
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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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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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
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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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.

Compliance
How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?
Jamie Clarkson

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How do you ensure secure configuration for Cyber Essentials compliance?

Secure configuration refers to the process of setting up your IT systems in a way that minimises vulnerabilities and protects against unauthorised access. This process involves adjusting various settings on devices and software to enhance security, ensuring that only the most necessary features are enabled, and that outdated, unused, or unsupported services are disabled.

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