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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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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on devices and software to enhance security, ensuring that only the most necessary features are enabled, and that outdated, unused, or unsupported services are disabled.

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What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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What are the most common mistakes businesses make during Cyber Essentials Plus audits?

Cyber Essentials Plus is an expansion on the regular Cyber Essentials standard. It requires an external audit by a verified auditor, who will test to see that all processes and controls that were declared in the self-assessment, have actually been implemented into the organisation. However, many businesses struggle during the auditing process, and miss certification due to various factors.

ComplianceStandards & Frameworks
What is the role of asset management in CIS v8?What is the role of asset management in CIS v8?
Jamie Clarkson

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What is the role of asset management in CIS v8?

Asset management refers to the systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, and disposing of assets. An increase in assets means a higher potential for security risks to a business.

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How can small businesses achieve Cyber Essentials?How can small businesses achieve Cyber Essentials?
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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How can small businesses achieve Cyber Essentials?

Cyber security has long been seen as something highly complex and almost mystic, however this shouldn’t be the case. In many cases, achieving a Cyber Essentials certification is not only achievable, but is also a significant step towards safeguarding sensitive data and demonstrating a growing commitment to proper cyber hygiene.

Standards & FrameworksCompliance
What is the role of continuous improvement in compliance?What is the role of continuous improvement in compliance?
Finn O’BrienFinn O’Brien

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What is the role of continuous improvement in compliance?

Continuous improvement, in a non-specific context, is the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes. It involves regularly assessing and refining practices to achieve better outcomes. However, when placed in the context of compliance, it means regularly evaluating and updating compliance strategies to align with changing regulations, industry standards, and business goals.

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