Cybersecurity

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...

This year I once again had the pleasure of attending Integrate 2024 London, a conference which has always been important to me for both its technical content and unparalleled access to representatives from Azure Integration Services’ various Product Teams. There were was a plethora of sessions from both the Microsoft...

Why do small businesses need automation? Automated Cybersecurity has become a must for safeguarding businesses, particularly Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs). A recent NSCS survey found 59% reported a breach or attack in 2023 alone. Addressing these concerns requires an approach that balances the need for effective security measures...

Keeping up with cybersecurity tools, trends and threats can often feel like trying to have a quiet conversation at a gig – impossible. You’ve probably heard about the latest tool in the form of Microsoft Security Co-pilot (or Copilot for Security). Let’s cut through all the noise and find out...