Knowing how to check for malware goes beyond just running a scan. It starts with spotting the tell-tale signs of an infection before you even touch your security tools. Things like unexplained slowdowns, frequent crashes, and a sudden storm of pop-up ads are often the first clues. But more sinister signs, like encrypted files or […]
If you have ever seen a standard phishing email, you will know they are like casting a huge, clumsy net into the ocean. They are generic, obvious, and mostly catch nothing. A spear phishing attack is the complete opposite. It is a precision weapon—a highly personalised cyber attack aimed at a specific individual or organisation. […]
In the world of IT security, we spend a lot of time talking about firewalls, software, and hardware. But the biggest threat often is not a piece of code—it is a person. Security awareness training is the practice of teaching a company's team how to spot and react to cyber threats. It is not about […]
Think of a threat intelligence platform as a private intelligence agency for your clients. It works around the clock to gather, process, and analyse threat data, turning scattered digital noise into clear, actionable warnings about real-world cyberattacks. This is how a business gets ahead, shifting from reacting to breaches to proactively stopping them before they […]
Let's be clear about what a security breach really is. Forget the Hollywood image of a hacker in a dark room. At its heart, a security breach is any event that leads to unauthorised access to your company’s confidential information. Think of it as a digital break-in. Instead of stealing physical assets, criminals are after […]
At its heart, pretexting is a confidence trick. An attacker creates a believable story—a pretext—to manipulate someone into giving away sensitive information or system access. It’s a classic form of social engineering that bypasses technical security by targeting the one thing you can’t patch: human trust. What Is Pretexting and Why Does It Matter? Think […]
Vishing, or voice phishing, is a form of social engineering conducted over the phone. It is where criminals swap malicious code for a convincing conversation, tricking people into handing over sensitive information. By exploiting basic human trust, these attackers can bypass even the most robust technical defences, making it a serious and growing threat for […]
A system security plan, or SSP, is the master document that outlines every security control, policy, and procedure your organisation has in place to protect its IT systems and data. Think of it as the complete playbook for your security posture, explaining precisely how you meet your security obligations. What is a System Security Plan […]
When it comes to spotting a phishing email, the details are everything. It requires scrutinising the sender, questioning any urgent or unusual requests, and always hovering over links to see where they lead before clicking. A cardinal rule for any business is to never trust an email based on the display name alone. It is […]