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Jun 20, 20245 min read
The Importance of Strong Passwords and MFA for Those Working in HR
HR plays an important role in any company, managing the employee lifecycle and ensuring the wellbeing and fair treatment of the...


Apr 22, 20244 min read
I Work in HR- How Can SAT Benefit Me?
HR is integral to any organisation. From managing the recruitment and retention of employees to facilitating workplace learning and...


Jan 9, 20244 min read
How Can Cyber Essentials Benefit Those Working in HR?
Cyber-crime poses a risk to every department of every organisation nationwide, and the truth is that anybody with access to the internet...


Dec 6, 20234 min read
How can I protect my HR team from cyber criminals?
The value of HR data cannot be understated – within the past few weeks yet another large-scale ransomware attack, this time against the...

Oct 19, 20233 min read
Is my HR team at risk of a phishing attack?
Statistics show that 32% of businesses were a victim of a cyber-attack in 2022. Additionally, 79% of cyber-attacks reported in 2023 so...


Aug 24, 20233 min read
How can I protect my HR business from cyber criminals?
Today, Human Resource departments and standalone companies providing outsourced HR support are at the frontline in the war against...


Aug 11, 20232 min read
I work in HR – why do I need to be concerned about cyber security?
Today, HR departments and standalone companies providing outsourced HR support are at the frontline in the war against cybercriminals....

Mar 2, 20233 min read
Preventing Data Breaches in HR: Why Vulnerability Assessments are Critical
In today's digital age, every industry needs to be aware of the vulnerabilities that exist within their IT infrastructure with the HR...


Jan 23, 20234 min read
Why is the HR sector so vulnerable to cyber-attacks? And how can they prepare for the worst?
Today, Human Resource departments and standalone companies providing outsourced HR support are at the frontline in the war against...

Dec 23, 20224 min read
HR – what is the cyber risk associated with remote workers?
HR companies and recruitment agencies alike have some really challenging cyber vulnerabilities - they receive thousands of emails and...


Nov 24, 20224 min read
Are Human Resource organisations at threat from DDoS cyber-attacks?
Like all types of cybercrime, DDoS is on the rise, and in all likelihood will continue to rise from one year to the next. Not only that,...


Sep 13, 20222 min read
Please connect, and take a look at my CV. It’s not a phishing email.
HR companies are undoubtedly a target for cyber criminals who want to get their hand on personal information, after all a HR firm will...

Aug 16, 20222 min read
Why should my HR company get Cyber Essentials Accreditation?
One of the consequences of a successful cyber attack may be the loss/theft of personal data, which HR firms hold in abundance, and could...


Jun 21, 20224 min read
How can ransomware affect Human Resource organisations?
HR companies and recruitment agencies alike have some really challenging cyber vulnerabilities - they receive thousands of emails and...


May 19, 20224 min read
How can Human Resource organisations help combat Insider Threats?
Insider threats generally come in two forms. Malicious and accidental. Malicious Often in the form of a disgruntled fired employee who...


Apr 21, 20223 min read
Human Resources – top 10 tips to ensure you stay one step ahead of the cyber criminals
Why are HR and recruitment firms highly vulnerable to cyber-attacks? HR and recruitment agencies receive thousands of emails and file...


Feb 15, 20224 min read
Why should HR worry about the passwords they are using?
In the new world of flexible working, the HR sector has new opportunities and challenges, with changes to technology just one of a...

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