Your mobile phone can be a source of threat if you don’t learn how to secure it. We now live in a mobile-first era where all online and offline activities are accessible at just a snap of your finger. Currently, 91.54% of the global population own a mobile phone. This outstanding technological innovation also helps…
We’re in the age of hybrid work, where employees feel empowered to work from anywhere, anytime. Often, this means working from coffee shops, libraries and even the airport! While it’s great for productivity that employees can work wherever they want, there are huge security implications to consider. While you may know about common mobile security risks,…
A ransomware attack can be devastating to your business. This sneaky form of malware works by encrypting the data in your corporate files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. If you don’t pay the ransom, you’ll lose your files forever. Depending on the nature of the data, there’s also the risk that the attackers…
Have you ever worked from your mobile phone? If you have, you’re in the majority of people.
The rise of cloud services has changed the workplace forever. You can access your files anywhere, anytime on any device!
The cloud can be great for boosting employee productivity and finding new cost efficiencies. However, it also opens up your organization to new security threats. Recent research suggests that 98% of enterprises have contended with a cloud security breach in the last 18 months. Not all of these breaches are down to cyber criminals. Cloud misconfigurations, human…
Many SMBs move to the cloud to reduce their costs, so it can come as a nasty surprise when they receive their cloud bill, and it is much higher than expected. While, in theory, the cloud can be a cost-saver, you need to use it strategically and carefully to ensure you’re balancing the books – but this is…
It’s always an exciting time when Microsoft adds a new application to its suite of tools. For many of us, Microsoft 365 and Teams became the lifeblood of company productivity during the pandemic, enabling us to collaborate and communicate with colleagues and partners effortlessly. Like all companies, Microsoft is constantly innovating – and the company’s latest offer is…
Believe it or not, most of today’s data breaches aren’t the result of complex undertakings by nefarious cyber-criminals. Instead, they result from simple mistakes – on the company’s part – that could have been avoided. In fact, IBM estimates that human error causes about 95% of security breaches today. This isn’t to say that hackers don’t have…
In the age of hybrid work, ensuring that users with elevated privileges are who they say they are is essential to adequate cybersecurity. But it’s not always easy to do. When employees log on from a distance, how can you ensure they are who they say they are? Plus, when an employee changes roles or…
