Where should a business start with cyber security?
A business should start by assessing its current security posture and identify any potential vulnerabilities. This initial stage includes...
top of page
Search
Robert Connor
- Feb 3
- 3 min
Who does Cyber Security affect?
Cyber security is a critical issue that affects everyone from individuals to organisations to governments. With the increasing reliance...
1 view0 comments
Robert Connor
- Jan 26
- 2 min
How do we manage cybersecurity in a small business?
Managing cyber security in a small business can be challenging, but there are several steps that can be taken to effectively protect...
0 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Jan 25
- 1 min
How important is cybersecurity to a Small Business
Cyber security is extremely important for small businesses as they are targeted by cybercriminals because they may have fewer resources...
4 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Jan 25
- 1 min
Why do Small Businesses need Cybersecurity?
Small businesses require cybersecurity to protect their sensitive information and assets from cyber threats such as hacking, phishing,...
1 view0 comments
Robert Connor
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Why working with an Administrator Account a bad idea?
Cyber Essentials A7.7 requires organisations to ensure that Administrator accounts are prevented from being used to carry out everyday...
2 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
What is a backdoor?
#becybersmart #cybermonth A backdoor is a type of Trojan that allows a threat actor access to a system by bypassing security controls....
8 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
What is an Attack-Vector?
Today is the start of Cyber Awareness Month. The goal is to ensure that all individuals and organisations have the information and tools...
18 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Mar 17, 2021
- 1 min
ZeroLogon and Updates
Why is updating your devices important? Besides providing new features, updates regularly fix security vulnerabilities. Within days of...
4 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Mar 17, 2021
- 3 min
The Problem with Passwords
Weak passwords present the simplest exploit method for hackers. Passwords were introduced in the 1960s as a way for users to hide files...
4 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Mar 2, 2021
- 4 min
Bypassing Two-Factor Authentication
Two Factor-Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security that can prevent unauthorised access to your accounts. Rather than...
27 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
Protect your business from a Ransomware Attack
Crypto-ransomware is where the files and data that are stored on the infected device are encrypted into an unreadable form.
19 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- May 7, 2020
- 3 min
Secure Passwords
Password reuse is a severe risk to your organisation data and your personal data.
12 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- May 6, 2020
- 1 min
Protect your small business against Cyber Crime
The small business guide published by the NCSC could help save time, money and your business’ reputation.
3 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- May 4, 2020
- 1 min
Back up advice
The 31st March marks #worldbackupday. Here are a few quick tips to help keep your business and your own personal data secure. All...
8 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
What is a keylogger?
A Keylogger is spyware that records keystrokes entered by the user and much more. Keyloggers can be hardware or software. Hardware...
8 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Keeping your data safe while travelling
Travelling with data can be risky these days. In public spaces, travellers’ devices are exposed to pick pockets, whilst their devices...
5 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Apr 27, 2020
- 3 min
What is Business Email Compromise?
What is Business Email Compromise (BEC): Email is the number one attack vector for hackers. According to the FBI, the cost of Business...
14 views0 comments
Robert Connor
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Brian Krebs’ 3 Basic Rules
Recently I rediscovered an article from Brian Krebs about 3 Basic Rules for staying safe online. Amazingly, it was written in 2011 but,...
0 views0 comments
bottom of page