How secure is remote working?
The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant and rapid shift to remote-working for millions worldwide. It is not an exaggeration to say that remote-working has been able to save many organisations/businesses from going under. How is remote working made possible? Remote working is only possible because of technological advances such as improved internet speed […]
Read MoreCloud proves to be an enabler during lockdown
2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have witnessed a seismic change in the way we work, both now and into the future. Homeworking is no longer the reserve of those who work in technology. Jobs that previously took place in offices are being done from home, these include, teaching, customer service, government administration, insurance and communication […]
Read MoreIT security remains a headache in the Covid-19 crisis
There is no doubt about it, IT security is the most challenging issue in the digital sphere. According to Fujitsu, ‘there will be more, and more complex, cyber security attacks in the coming year’. [1] (Fujitsu website homepage, 2020) For today’s IT executives, keeping on top of cyber-criminals is no easy task. The COVID-19 Pandemic […]
Read MoreWhy you need IT security now more than ever
In our increasingly online world, IT security and, in particular, data security are now needed more than ever. The recent Coronavirus Pandemic has highlighted the degree to which technology is required in every aspect of our lives, from dealing with utility companies, to banks, to looking up important information from the Government and, of course, […]
Read MoreThe importance of securing your remote workforce
With the current Covid-19 crisis leading to more people than ever working from home to comply with self-isolation and social distancing rules, there has been much focus on the ability of broadband and networks to cope. However, it’s also important to ensure that any remote working is carried out securely. In a new and unfamiliar […]
Read MoreFinancial services watchdog gets bitten by data leak
The UK’s financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates the conduct of financial businesses and markets has admitted to exposing information in a data breach. The breach, which took place in 2019, [1] leaked the names, addresses and phone number details of people who had made complaints against the FCA. The authority […]
Read MoreWhy security needs to be closer to the edge
The increase in the number of IoT devices coupled with a trend towards BYOD and the continued adoption of cloud services means that the focus on business security is moving away from protecting the core network to dealing with devices at the edge. All of these extra devices plus a blurring of the personal and […]
Read MoreThe role of blockchain in IT security
Blockchain technology is widely associated with crypto currencies such as Bitcoin, allowing transactions to be recorded in a way that is not easy to tamper with. But blockchain has wider implications for protecting transactions and for securing IT devices, so how does it work and what implications does it have for the future? What is […]
Read MoreWhere next for cloud technology?
When the cloud first emerged in the 2000s, the world wasn’t really ready for it. The attractions of cloud storage, for example, were obvious, but a lack of fast, reliable internet connections limited its usefulness. The 2010s saw the cloud coming of age as networking technology caught up to the point where not only could […]
Read MoreWhat does 2020 hold for IT Security?
As we move into the start of a new decade, we can be sure that the world of IT security isn’t going to stand still. There will be new and emerging threats as well as existing ones to challenge IT departments. But what are some of the key developments that we can expect to see […]
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