Elements to include in a cyber security strategy. From regular pen tests, to phishing simulations and cyber awareness training. The importance of a CISO and vulnerability assessments to understand your risk exposure....
A list of the most common WordPress vulnerabilities together with a number of actions to safeguard against these weaknesses. From WordPress core updating to third party plugins updating and utilising secure web hosting environments - the salient dos to harden your Wordpress website. ...
An overview of the main phases making up an effective penetration test. From the initial reconnaissance phase, to scanning, vulnerability assessment, exploitation and the final reporting phase - All the steps in a pen test explained....
What one should keep in mind when designing a web or mobile application. Considerations to be taken into account when designing the functionality and subsequently the user experience of a digital platform....
Issues and challenges to an effective organisational cyber security strategy and the respective policies. From handling of data to user account management - policies to manage and mitigate cyber security risks....
Humans are the weakest link in an organisation’s cyber security chain. Humans are prone to errors which enable malicious actors to exploit such weaknesses to get their hands on sensitive data....
Cyber security is essential in anti-money laundering efforts. In addition, cyber incidents are generally regarded as economic crime. We discover the correlation between AML and cyber security in this day and age....
Digital marketing professionals need to work together with and alongside cyber security professionals and IT technical resources to ensure all tools, platforms, digital channels and data are protected....
A CISO (Chief Information Security Office) is the business leader responsible for an organisation’s information security. We take a closer look at the responsibilities, role, objectives and interactions with other stakeholders within (and outside) the organisation of a CISO...
Build a robust cyber security for SMEs with these best practices. Use strong passwords, implement anti-malware, firewall and anti-virus software solutions and educate your workforce. Ensure all data is regularly backed up....