In October, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DIST) published the Cyber Essentials impact evaluation, designed to assess whether the Cyber Essentials scheme has had a positive impact on increasing cyber resilience, whether it’s providing value and is an effective use of resources. What is the Cyber Essentials scheme? The Cyber Essentials scheme was […]
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Over the past 12 months, there were 7.78 million incidents of cyber crime against UK businesses (Gov.uk). Cyber crime is evolving and increasing at a rapid pace, and the UK government are planning to introduce additional measures including the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill as an effort to boost the nation’s defences against cyber crime.
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Over the past 12 months, 50% of UK businesses have experienced a cyber attack or data breach, with 84% of incidents being the result of phishing for initial access (Gov.uk). Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and social engineering tactics are still the preferred method of cyber criminals to gain unauthorised access to business system and
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It’s that time of year, again! At Citation Cyber, we’re real advocates for the importance of effective cyber security. Ensuring your people, data, and devices are protected against cyber attacks and data breaches is what we do all day, every day. However, what better opportunity is there to highlight robust solutions and best practices than
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If you’ve ever enquired about testing services on your organisation’s infrastructure, you might have been presented with terms including red team, blue team, and purple team. Whilst each testing approach has a different methodology, they ultimately aim to bolster your organisation’s security defences and support your efforts with defending against cyber attacks and data breaches.
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Exploring the cause, consequences, and recovery efforts of the recent CrowdStrike cyber incident On Friday 19 July 2024, global cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, released a content update for Windows hosts, resulting in a major IT outage that affected businesses and services worldwide. Significant disruptions to those included banks, airlines, railways, telecommunications companies, TV and radio
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In our ever-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security are two areas that have taken SME businesses by storm. With AI’s potential to revolutionise how we approach cyber security, understanding its benefits and risks is crucial for any business looking to effectively safeguard its digital assets. Discover the intersection of cyber security and
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As the digital world encroaches further into our professional lives, it becomes increasingly important for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, to foster a strong culture of cyber security. Educating your staff about cyber security is no longer a choice but a necessity. But where exactly do you start? This article will guide you through
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Business cyber security threats are growing year on year. Cyber criminals are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and infiltrate networks, leading to data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. To safeguard your business, it’s crucial to understand these threats and take proactive steps to prevent them. Let’s uncover the most prevalent cyber security
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In our digital age, we are all aware that cyber security is a crucial part of our business. From firewalls and anti-malware to password management and user access controls – there are many security methods that look to protect your devices and data. But when businesses are looking to secure their systems and data, they
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As an AI language model, ChatGPT has created a new world of possibilities for businesses in terms of customer service, marketing, and product development. However, while the benefits of the AI tool are clear, it is crucial that we are aware of its security dangers and understand how cyber criminals are using ChatGPT as a
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The recent economic downturn has put many UK businesses under a significant amount of pressure to remain operational and profitable. Unfortunately, this pressure can often result in companies overlooking cyber security, which could ultimately lead to devastating consequences. In this article, we will explore how to economic downturn could affect business’ cyber security and what
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2022 has once again proved to be a challenging year for cyber security. Many damaging cyber attacks happened in the last year, including the devastating Log4Shell flaw, Uber internal systems breach, Dropbox phishing attack, Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, and many more. With the surging cyber attacks and changing cyber security landscape, it is important for organisations
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Cyber attacks and online fraud are only getting more sophisticated through the years, and the average cyber consumer is more vulnerable than ever. Even the most careful individuals can inadvertently download and install malicious software onto their devices or unknowingly give up their vital credentials. One of the most important things you can do to
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The Back Story Before the working-from-home era, most of cyber security activities were restricted within the perimeter of the office environment. Everyone was connected to the protected corporate network and all incoming and outgoing traffic was strictly monitored. Cyber security training was mostly classroom based; employees sat within the board room and spent 2-5 hours
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