If you go to your search engine of choice and type in “privilege management”, you’ll be inundated with adverts from companies who want to sell you a software solution. What exactly is privilege management? Does it relate to just infrastructure, or also websites? Is there a software solution that will help with it? That’s what we’ll discuss here.
In today's digital age, data breaches are becoming increasingly common. SMEs are particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks, as they often lack the resources to implement robust cybersecurity measures. However, one area that is often overlooked is secure device disposal. Proper disposal of devices such as laptops, phones, and tablets is critical for protecting sensitive information and maintaining cyber resilience.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is all anyone’s talking about anymore. How it will make us more productive; how it’s going to steal our jobs; and how fed up we are of hearing everyone talking about it so much!
In today's fast-paced digital world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and organizations of all sizes are at risk of being attacked. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks due to limited resources and outdated technology. This is why modernising your defence is crucial to protecting your business and ensuring its longevity.
In today's rapidly transforming digital landscape, prioritizing the protection of your Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) against cyber threats is essential. As technology advances, so too do the threats that your business faces. One of the key aspects of maintaining robust SME cyber security is to make sure your equipment is up to date and secure. The Cyber Resilience Centre for London presents this comprehensive guide to help businesses transition smoothly from old to new while safeguarding their precious digital assets.
In an ever-evolving digital world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. Sticking to outdated practices in cyber security can leave organisations exposed to significant risks and potential breaches. The Cyber Resilience Centre for London recognises the importance of adapting to these modern challenges, offering support and resources to help businesses stay ahead of the curve and safeguard against cyber attacks.
Our Community Outreach programme sees us taking cyber to the high street with visits from our team directly to businesses’ doorsteps, and so far, we’ve made incredible progress, averaging around 300 businesses visited per month in the first quarter of 2023.
This electric opinion piece from our Researcher, Claire Evans, takes a look at the world's best-known AI (Artificial Intelligence) iteration, ChatGPT, and how it will impact cybercrime in the future.
It’s all too common these days to think we can simply buy a one-size-fits-all solution and then forget about the problem we were trying to solve. And there is probably no situation where this applies more than when it comes to IT security. For many organisations today the extent of IT security is ticking the ‘antivirus’ box and then feeling quietly smug. Until someone in the team accidentally downloads some malware or hackers manage to access systems and install ransomware. And then suddenly, the deficiency of relying on antivirus alone becomes painfully clear. If you don’t want to end up in this unenviable position then read on.
In today's digital world, it's more important than ever to protect yourself from cyber threats. Hackers and cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, making it harder and harder to keep your personal information safe. That's where antivirus software comes in.
Our Researcher Claire Evans gives us the scoop on Metropolitan Police's Cyber Escape Room.
Our mission at the Cyber Resilience Centre for London is to support the City’s small business community to develop better cyber resilience, helping to protect our national economy. You might have heard about Cyber Essentials, but you may not be sure about what it means or how it can help you.
We sat down with one of our Cyber Essentials Partners Baseel to find out everything you need to know about the Cyber Essentials Certification scheme – why your organisation needs it and how you can achieve this.
The Cyber Resilience Centre for London is delighted to announce the opening of its new Head Office at City, University of London's Northampton Square campus.
Data breaches have become a regular part of life today - but not just for the big brands and corporates. The risk is as great for SMEs thanks to the vast treasure trove of data that lies within each enterprise. Security measures are vital for ensuring that your network and systems are protected - enabling two-factor authentication is especially important, as it’s one of the best ways to protect your business. So, why does it matter?
Tuesday 7th February 2023 marks Safer Internet Day, an initiative celebrated around the globe focused on uniting web users in the hopes of a better internet for everyone. This year’s theme is “Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online”, dedicating a day to amplifying the voices of children and young people on a topic that will continue to be relevant to them for their whole lives.
Managing user privileges is a key part of keeping your business safe from cyber-attacks and ensuring that you have the best possible security for sensitive information. And yet, so many organisations don’t have a clear approach when it comes to minimising risk in this way. The more users with elevated privileges, the higher the risk to the business - especially if those accounts aren’t properly monitored or the privileges are not necessarily required.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is essentially an ecosystem of connected devices, mechanical digital machines objects - and other things - all of which have unique identifiers. What makes the IoT so unique is that it enables the transfer of data over a network without the need for any interaction, whether that is between humans or between computer and human. That could be anything, from a sensor to a heart monitor. It is truly revolutionary but how could the IoT benefit your small business?
The Cyber Resilience Centre for London are pleased to announce the latest addition to the Friends of the CRC for London network. This initiative brings together a wide range of organisations, including Business Improvement Districts, non-profits, and other business service providers, who are all united by a desire to support the joined-up approach necessary to tackle cybercrime in the business community.
It’s beginning to feel like there is a new data leak, ransomware incident or security breach pretty much every day at the moment. And there is no doubt that these threats continue to increase and become more sophisticated. However, there are simple steps that most businesses can take to protect themselves against cyber attacks and security breaches and one of the easiest is implementing best practices for password security.
Cyber attacks may cause havoc for your business. It can mean operations grind to a halt and there may be significant financial loss and reputational damage. The threat of a cyber attack is so high for every enterprise today that it’s vital to understand what happens during an attack so that your business can take steps to protect itself.
Software updates can seem like an irritant but they have an important purpose when it comes to keeping your business safe. It’s often tempting to try and deal with updating software later but doing that means that it can become a task that gets forgotten. And if your software updates aren’t current, then this can create a whole range of problems for your business, as well as meaning you miss out on opportunities to grow.
