Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. It builds upon the basic Cyber Essentials certification by requiring a more thorough, hands-on technical verification of cybersecurity measures. Here’s what an organisation needs to do to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Understand the requirements Cyber[…] Read
As cyber threats become more dangerous and sophisticated, Australian businesses must continually adapt their cybersecurity strategies to stay safe. You must implement advanced security measures and ensure your operations comply with data security regulations. However, achieving these can be challenging. Fortunately, Microsoft Secure Score makes it easy to measure and assess your company’s cybersecurity posture.[…] Read
Published by Ro-Anna Santiago, Empower IT Solutions
Among the increasing threats within the cyber world, malware, keyloggers, and backdoors stand out due to their potential to cause significant damage. Without a proper incident response plan in place, these threats can cause severe problems for anyone affected, and the consequences can be even more worse. Grasping these threats and knowing how to counteract[…] Read
Imagine you’re at your desk, wrapping up your day, when an urgent email from your CEO lands in your inbox. It looks legitimate, sounds urgent, and asks you to transfer funds to a new account right away. Would you pause and question it, or would you comply without a second thought? This scenario is at[…] Read
The NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) was designed to offer a comprehensive and systematic approach for organisations to manage cyber security risk. It was developed by the National Cyber Security Centre to support the implementation of the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018 (which are, themselves, based on the European Union (EU) Directive on[…] Read
Another year and era of tech draws to a close as we look ahead to changes, adaptions, and industry movements in the tech sector. Part of change involves looking at the past, and reviewing 2023 is a great way to prepare for trends and shifts. But much of 2023 also engaged with familiar territory. Cybersecurity[…] Read
Data breaches and cyber threats are constant concerns for all businesses. Managing user authentication and access to sensitive resources can be complex and time-consuming, often requiring significant IT resources – something that mid-sized companies may not have. However, with Microsoft Entra ID, a cloud-based identity and access management service, mid-sized businesses now have a powerful[…] Read
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are often marketed as the ultimate tool for ensuring online privacy and security. They encrypt internet traffic, hide IP addresses, and promise anonymity. However, recent discussions and research have highlighted several vulnerabilities and misconceptions about VPNs that users should be aware of. This short aims to provide a high level insight[…] Read
The good news is: Large companies and banks are getting better at securing their IT systems. To this end, they engage specialised partners, such as Tyneso. The bad news? As a result, cybercriminals are diverting to smaller companies, many with less watertight security or outdated systems and equipment. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly important for[…] Read
The essential questions for enterprise leaders regarding cybersecurity Part of forming a cohesive IT infrastructure and cybersecurity is asking the right questions. Introspection does us all a favor, and the same philosophy carries over to data safety. But it’s not enough to ask “are we secure enough?” That’s a little too basic and doesn’t address your unique[…] Read
