Cybersecurity

Managing insider threat incidents is one of the most complex challenges for housing associations today. While preventing insider threats is crucial, having a clear, actionable plan to respond when incidents do occur is equally important. Insider threats often involve internal employees or contractors with deep knowledge of your systems and...

Insider threat detection is becoming increasingly critical for housing associations. As staff members gain access to sensitive tenant and business data, the potential for internal misuse rises. Whether malicious or unintentional, insider threats can result in significant damage. Read about the different types of insider threats here. That’s why a...

Data exfiltration incidents are a major concern for housing associations. With sensitive tenant data, legal documents, and financial records at risk, responding to these incidents quickly and effectively is crucial. The Information Commissioner’s Office recently reprimanded Clyde Valley Housing Association over a data breach that saw 62 individuals face a high...

Data exfiltration is becoming a growing concern for housing associations. With bad actors getting smarter and focusing on credential harvesting and identity impersonation, the need to protect sensitive data is greater than ever. Whether it’s tenant information or details about contracts, attackers are looking for ways to extract valuable data...

Data exfiltration is a serious cybersecurity threat that’s affecting more industries than ever. The attackers’ methods are becoming more sophisticated and multi-layered, and they often manage to slip through unnoticed. Whether you’re in IT security for a housing association, financial institution, a healthcare provider or any organisation with sensitive data,...

IBM reports that up to 60% of cybersecurity threats often come from within your own company1. This is known as an insider threat attack. Unlike external attacks, these come from people you trust such as employees, contractors, or third-party vendors. If not properly managed, insider threats can lead to severe...

Cyberattacks targeting housing associations are becoming more frequent, posing significant risks to tenant data and operational stability. Recent incidents, such as the ransomware attack on Albyn Housing Society, which exposed sensitive personal data of staff and tenants and brought operations to a standstill, highlight the serious risks that housing associations...

A career in cybersecurity can seem daunting, especially when you’re unsure of the essential skills and roles that can lead to success in this field. However, there is an estimated shortfall of 11,200 people to meet the demand of the cyber workforce. If you’re currently a student, contemplating a career...

In light of recent high-profile cyber attacks, I’ve been reflecting on how learnings from cyber incidents highlight the urgent need to rethink our cybersecurity strategies. The patterns emerging from these incidents such as data exfiltration and sophisticated phishing schemes reveal critical vulnerabilities in many organisations. From the importance of multi-factor...

In our recent fireside chat with our partners Codestone, we explored a variety of cybersecurity topics. With a staggering 88% of UK companies suffering a cybersecurity breach in the last 12 months, we hosted this session to equip you with the strategies needed to protect your organisation from emerging cyber...