Phishing attacks are repeatedly shown to be the number one cyber security risk for organisations in the UK – see the report linked below. So, anything that disrupts the threat actor’s ability to carry out and exploit these types of cyber-attacks is good news for everyone. Microsoft and the US …
Your BYOD Policy – Keeping the Paperwork Straight (pt.6)
So, you have decided that Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is something that you can work with – rather than something that is just happening around you. You have sat down and thought about what could be done on your employees’ devices to improve the operations, to make life easier …
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Apple Patches
Apple has issued two patches for vulnerabilities that are currently being exploited by threat actors: Apple Fixes Two Exploited Vulnerabilities – SANS Internet Storm Center As always check these have been done especially for any device that used for “BYOD” with your information. Othe news on Apple updates Recently Apple …
Because It’s Friday – Richard Osman
“Because It’s Friday” has a goal: “After a week of cyber security news we always try to ease you into the weekend with something lighter.” But very occassionally we do get close to the core subject of Smart Thinking Solutions – cyber security – but hopefully in an entertaining way. …
Encryption is important
I am an advocate of using encryption to improve the cyber security posture of our clients. This week I submitted a “draft for discussion” IT and Cyber Security Audit report to a client in which there are several recommendations to use encryption to improve their cyber security stance. Is encryption …
