Posts about Cyber Security

Picture waking up to headlines revealing your business has been targeted by a sophisticated cyber-attack. This recent harsh reality, of stolen customer data and significant operational disruption, faced by UK retail giants Marks & Spencer and Co-op, has exposed the extreme vulnerability of retail cyber security.

It’s widely recognised that organisations worldwide face relentless external cyber threats from a variety of threat actors, but far less consideration is given to threats that may be coming from inside an organisation itself.

A single email. One unaware employee. Complete corporate compromise. In this eye-opening cyber security scenario, we demonstrate how a single hacker can infiltrate a major financial institution using nothing more than social engineering and a simple phishing attack. This highlights the critical importance of employee cyber awareness - something even the most well-defended enterprises often overlook.

When considering whether to backup or replicate to protect your data, there’s a lot to consider. Your business creates and uses a lot of data. If you were to experience any form of disruption that impacts your data or access to it, you need to know where to focus your resources to enable you to resume operations as swiftly as possible. Your main options are backup or replication. So which do you choose, and why?

The public sector faces unique cyber security challenges due to its responsibility for safeguarding vast amounts of sensitive information. Government agencies and public institutions are prime targets for cyberattacks, which can disrupt services and undermine public trust.

In the event of a cyber attack, having a detailed response plan will be what separates organisations into two groups. Those confident in their pre-planning and able to manage the incident effectively, and those who have been burying their heads in the sand. Cyber threats are increasing in scale and sophistication, with payloads that can cripple IT systems to cause operational disruptions and reputational damage, so let’s make sure you’re in the right group, by detailing what should be included...

The challenge: IT complexities in hybrid workspaces The shift to hybrid work has transformed commercial real estate. Landlords and operators now face growing pressure to offer secure, seamless, and tech-enabled work environments that meet modern tenant expectations. However, this shift introduces its own IT challenges:

The UK is the third most targeted country1 in the world for cyber attacks with more than 70% of medium to large businesses experiencing a cyber breach within the past year2. Public sector organisations, in particular, face unique cyber security challenges, as they manage sensitive data ranging from personal information to national security details. This makes them prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, demanding that public sector systems and infrastructure evolve to meet these rising risks.

Understanding EDR, XDR, and MDR Cyber security can be a minefield for jargon. With the landscape changing so quickly, there seems to be a new acronym or buzzword every week, often meaning the same or similar things as those that already exist. Three common cyber security approaches—Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Managed Detection and Response (MDR)—help organisations detect and mitigate threats. But what do they mean, how do they compare, which is right for you? Let’s break it down.