The rise of data and the need to protect it
In this blog, we explain why the rise in data also means a rise in the need to protect it.
Tag: cyber security
Data Privacy in the time of COVID
Data Privacy Day For Data Privacy Day 2022, we’re once again looking at the latest figures published by the Department of Culture, Digital, Media & Sport, for its Cyber Security Breaches Survey. The most recent survey tells us that, whilst the number of businesses undergoing cyber risk assessments has risen by 3% in the past …
Are you aware of ransomware?
Ransomware is just one of many cyber-threats that a business faces. Even before the switch to remote working due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Ransomware was a significant cyber-hazard. However, in recent weeks the problem has only gotten worse, with ransomware attacks proliferating both in number and severity. Recently, the US-based IT services provider Cognizant admitted …
Do you know about these cyber security threats?
The number of UK businesses that fall victim to sophisticated cyber-attacks year upon year is concerning. According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019, 48% of UK businesses identify at least one breach or attack every month. It’s often the case that the damage is done before organisations even know what the threat is. October …
October is Cyber Security Month
The importance of cyber security has never been so prevalent in today’s digital society. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 details UK businesses action on cyber security and the costs and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks. Is your business protected? Check out some of the facts below to learn of the cyber security issues …
One year on: What have we learned from the Facebook data breach scandal?
In September 2018, Facebook hit the headlines after announcing that millions of users’ data had been leaked or sold onto third parties as part of a political tactic. ‘Sleazy’, ‘psychological’ and ‘manipulation’ are words that have been used to describe the data breach, which you may know as the ‘Cambridge Analytica data scandal’. The matter …
Cyber Security Tips for Computer Security Day
It’s Computer Security Day on 30th November. In today’s digital age it is more important than ever to keep your online world secure. With new, agile hacking methods being developed constantly, consumers need to be cyber savvy to keep their data safe and avoid cyber-crime. To help keep you safe online, we have put …
How to Protect Your Data on Facebook
The latest news surrounding social network security, in the midst of the Cambridge Analytica story, has alerted consumers to the fact that our data isn’t always as safe as we think it is. Unfortunately, controlling our data has become more complicated and our personal information is often made available to third parties without us realising, …
Introducing Blue Rock
Blue Rock, part of NVT Group, is a new Cyber Defence consultancy in Scotland offering ethical hacking, cyber security services and data protection solutions. With the incoming GDPR legislation coming into force on 25th May, it is becoming ever more important for businesses to consider their own cyber security measures and barriers for possible data …
Password Security Tips
We all know the importance of strong password security. Still, easily cracked passwords remain the biggest reason that hackers gain access to computer networks to steal data and use it for criminality. With the incoming GDPR legislation, data breaches like these leave your organisation liable to large fines, not to mention a …