The 2018 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) declares ransomware “the most prevalent variety of malware”.
A cybersecurity plan is an organisation’s written guide to follow and improve its overall risk management and defences against the ongoing threat of cybercrime - and some might say the most significant threat they face.
The key difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing concerns the focus of the security project.
Our blog will explain the differences between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing while revealing that both security measures are vital elements of a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
The blog will also examine how to apply the most appropriate security technique for your organisation or project.
In today’s modern connected world cyber security matters and is vital for protecting our crucial infrastructure. The threat of cyber-attacks is now a worldwide concern, as high-profile breaches create fear that cybercrime could endanger the global economy.
When combined cyber security and information security help provide organisations with a modern-day approach to building a strong security posture. The two security practices also help develop the organisation’s security resilience.
Weak security is a major flaw of most web applications. Leaving the business environment highly susceptible to cybersecurity attacks every day. Insecure applications provide a gateway for criminals to pivot directly into an organisation’s corporate environment. So why are the organisations leaving themselves vulnerable through poor web security practice? Moreover, how can companies strengthen their cybersecurity to develop programs that deliver the best web application technology and not compromise the app's security?
A cybersecurity audit conducted by Nettitude will provide your organisation with a high-level appraisal of your cybersecurity posture. You will receive a personalised report containing actionable advice and a clear set of guidelines to remediate any security threat or weaknesses identified. The audit will focus on your people, process, technology and policy.
In today's cyber-obsessed world, you only have to scroll the web pages of your favourite online news agency to see that with a new day comes new reports of cyber attacks. From ransomware to phishing scams and state-sponsored attacks, it is clear that cybercrime is an increasing threat to all businesses and online users.
Topics: Cyber Security
At Nettitude we have the great advantage of seeing first-hand how organisations of all shapes and sizes approach cybersecurity. And like all good consultants, we are magpies; borrowing the best and worst of what we see and absorbing it into our accumulated knowledge. This approach means that when we advise our customers, we’re able to draw on a vast body of knowledge and experience, saving our customers’ time by avoiding the mistakes we have observed within other organisations.
The world loves assessments. Be it the endless Top 10 lists on Facebook, from the Forbes 500 to the FT 1000 and more. Smaller assessments include a person’s annual physical, car inspections, report cards from school, and more. In the world of information security, a risk assessment is an invaluable method for an organisation to determine its information security posture. There is a lot at stake when an organisation performs a cybersecurity risk assessment, so it’s imperative that it be done right.
Want to learn how to do it right? Keep reading.
Topics: Cyber Security, risk assessment