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...
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Apr 94 min read
Passwords, MFA and online security for charities – does it really matter?
You might well ask this question since charities are not cash rich organizations. But all charitable organizations hold personal records...
Apr 44 min read
Do Strong Passwords and MFA Make a Difference to the Security of the Financial Services Sector?
The financial sector is one of the most targeted by cyber criminals, and the effects of a successful attack or data breach can be...
Oct 4, 20234 min read
How can my charity protect itself from cybercriminals?
The Head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Lindy Cameron, sums up the current cyberthreats to charities in the 2023 NCSC Cyber...
Aug 14, 20234 min read
Why does my building firm need to know about passwords?
Fifty percent of the construction companies on mainland UK are in the East and Southeast of England. Construction is big business in The...
Jul 28, 20234 min read
Education: Learning about Strong Passwords and MFA
Cyber security measures like passwords and MFA are essential and should be one of the first security measures implemented in any IT...
Jun 26, 20234 min read
Financial and Property Sector - how secure are your passwords?
Cybersecurity is a growing concern across all industries, and the financial and property sectors are no exception. With the increasing...
Mar 26, 20234 min read
Securing Your IT Infrastructure: The Role of Strong Passwords and MFA
In the world of IT, cyber security measures like passwords and MFA are essential and can be the last line of defence in a live...
Jan 5, 20237 min read
LastPass Security Incident – What should you do?
Advisory Group member Darren Chapman of CyberScale has some advice following the LastPass Security Incident Are you aware of the recent...
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Should I ditch my password manager?
Absolutely not! However, in light of recent disclosures from global password manager LastPass that they have suffered a serious data...
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Financial and legal sectors – are your passwords secure?
The financial and legal sectors have experienced a significant rise in cybercrime activity over the past few years as the following stats...
Oct 12, 20225 min read
Should school passwords be child's play?
Cyber-attacks against schools continue to be a concern across the Eastern region. The reasons for this are fairly simple Schools possess...
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Building security from the start
Construction firms know about solid foundations and solid foundations are required within cyber security as well. Stolen or lost...
Aug 2, 20223 min read
Is a weak password leaving your charity exposed to criminals?
Charities, of all sizes, continue to be a target for cyber criminals. Hijacking a charity’s social media channel gives a criminal instant...
Jul 29, 20223 min read
Manufacturers. Make sure your passwords are secure!
Believe it or not, manufacturing took over from finance as the most cyber attacked sector in 2021 – almost a quarter of attacks were...
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Logistics firms – are your employees logging in with password “Your Company Name01”?
Passwordless is coming, but until then, passwords are a key component in protecting business assets, but unfortunately, logistics firms...
May 24, 20224 min read
Local Government Cyber Security and password management is covered by our IT department, isn’t it?
Cybercriminals have shown repeatedly that they love data, and the more sensitive it is the more money they can extort if they steal,...
Apr 25, 20223 min read
How does "Password1" affect a leisure or tourism business?
Leisure and tourism might not seem the most likely target for cybercriminals but with the scattergun approach many cybercriminals use it...
Mar 18, 20223 min read
The IT sector doesn’t have anything to worry about when it comes to password management. Or do they?
Read on to find out how IT support companies and MSPs can help their organisations develop robust and manageable password policies. The...
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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