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How Home Working Could Leave You Vulnerable to Cyber Crime

Luke Irwin 29th November 2022 Information Security
It’s been almost three years since organisations instructed their employees to work remotely in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19, and most of us can agree that the time has flown by. Remote working – or, since the …
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C-Level Executives Must Act Now to Combat Cyber Risks

Luke Irwin 28th November 2022
Organisations aren’t doing enough to combat cyber crime, according to a pair of recently released PwC reports. The 2023 Global Digital Trust Insights report found that more than 60% of senior executives believe they are not fully prepared to deal …
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What’s Next for the UK After GDPR Replacement Plans Stall?

Luke Irwin 21st November 2022
Several months and a handful of prime ministers ago, the UK government proposed an overhaul of data protection law. The plans, which were first published in the official notes for the 2022 Queen’s Speech, promised to “take advantage of the …
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Is the Metaverse Relevant to Business?

Luke Irwin 9th November 2022 Other
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg is not backing down over his commitment to the metaverse. Despite widespread criticism over the relevance of his virtual reality world, he has rebranded the social media’s parent company ‘Meta’ and ploughed billions into the project, …
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The 6 Phases of a Cyber Incident Response Plan

Luke Irwin 5th October 2022
A cyber incident response plan is a document outlining what an organisation should do in the event of a data breach or other form of security incident. They are a crucial part of an organisation’s information security and business continuity …
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What is Cyber Threat Intelligence?

Luke Irwin 16th September 2022 Cyber security
Cyber threat intelligence is data that’s collected, processed and analysed to understand security risks. The information can be used to determine threat actors’ motives, the information they might target and the actions they might take. It’s a crucial weapon in …
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5 Real-Life Examples of Data Breaches Caused by Insider Threats

Luke Irwin 12th August 2022 Information Security
All organisations are vulnerable to insider threats, just as they are vulnerable to cyber attacks.  Security incidents can expose personal and corporate data, affecting the organisation’s reputation and damaging affected individuals’ quality of life. Find out how insider threats work …
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How to Create a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan

Luke Irwin 25th July 2022 Cyber security
With organisations facing the constant threat of cyber attacks and data breaches, it’s essential that they have a plan for how to respond. A rapid response could be the difference between a minor disruption and potentially catastrophic damage. Research from …
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The DPO and Conflicts of Interest: What You Need to Know

Luke Irwin 4th July 2022 GDPR
DPOs (data protection officers) play a crucial role in an organisation’s information security and data privacy practices. Certain organisations must appoint a DPO to comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), while others will benefit from independent expertise regardless …
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Does My Business Need a DPO (Data Protection Officer)?

Luke Irwin 16th June 2022 GDPR
Under the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), certain organisations are required to appoint a DPO (data protection officer) to oversee their compliance practices. In this blog, we explain when a DPO is required and how you can get started when …
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