In today’s technology-driven world, IT security risks are a constant concern for businesses. With cybercrime being at an all-time high, without the right protection in place, your business could fall victim to a cyberattack.  From poor password security to malware and insider threats, these risks can potentially compromise sensitive information, disrupt operations, and cause your business…

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Cyber security has become a pressing concern for organisations across all sectors, and the public sector is no exception. With governments and public services increasingly reliant on technology, it is crucial to prioritise cyber resilience to protect sensitive information and ensure the smooth functioning of essential services.  In this blog, we will explore the key…

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Ransomware attacks are one of the most disruptive and costly cyber security risks to an organisation. And while 2022 saw a slight drop in attacks overall, this malware is continually evolving, to the point where 45% of the top cyber-attacks last year were attributed to ransomware. This means that your organisation needs to be aware…

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Cyberattacks such as data breaches and ransomware infections, are becoming increasingly common, with businesses being high-value targets for cyber criminals. Not only can these attacks have major impacts on costs and productivity, but they can also be detrimental to the reputation of a business and increase the likelihood of losing customers. As a result, it’s…

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The rise of modern cyber threats has led to an increased demand for advanced security measures that include artificial intelligence. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to combat cyberattacks. AI, with its ability to learn from data and identify patterns, can provide an added layer of protection to traditional…

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A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a centralised unit that is responsible for monitoring and analysing an organisation’s security posture and helps to reduce the impact of cyber security breaches. The primary objective of a SOC is to identify, investigate, manage, and respond to security incidents within a business’s digital infrastructure.    How Does a…

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Over the past few days I have been wresting the answer to one question: “Is there a single rule that could be followed to assist in accurately classifying any Active Directory object in line with Microsoft’s Tier Model?” My initial impulse was to fall back on the conventional consulting response of “It Depends”. However, this approach would…

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The UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023 is a comprehensive and influential research study conducted by the UK government to assess the nature and impact of cyber security breaches on UK businesses. Recently, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology released the report which surrounds the study results and we’ve summarised the key findings and…

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In the current threat landscape, cyber security for law firms is essential. Cyber-attacks overall have grown by more than 60% in the last two years, and the number of top 100 law firms experiencing an attack has risen from 45% in 2018/19 to 73% in 2021/22. Cyber security is especially important for legal firms due…

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848 is exhibiting at the National Cyber Security Show. Taking place between the 25th and the 27th of April at the NEC Birmingham, the NCSS is a 3-day event of networking, learning, and discovering the latest cyber security strategies and solutions that are keeping individuals and businesses safe in the evolving threat landscape.   Visit…

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During the third quarter of 2022, approximately 15 million data records were exposed worldwide through data breaches.  Data Privacy Day is an international campaign that runs annually on the 28th of January. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of cyber security and data protection best practices.  As cyber threats continue to evolve…

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The 848 Group is delighted to announce it has earned the leading Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation. Cyber Essentials is a proven Government backed scheme to guard organisations from cyber threats, endorsed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the IASME Consortium. Under the Cyber Essentials scheme, Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level…

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  Hackers are constantly evolving their techniques. The latest statistics show that a cyberattack takes place every 39 seconds. It’s important that your business is aware of emerging cybersecurity threats so you can respond accordingly and keep your critical data protected. This article looks at the latest cybersecurity threats that have surfaced this year and…

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There’s a common misconception that cybersecurity is all about tech. But that’s just one piece of the puzzle. An effective and robust security strategy is built on three pillars: People, Process, and Technology.

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As businesses tighten their defences against cybercrime, hackers are turning their attention to your people as a way to ‘get inside’. Just last year, Russian organised cyber criminals, attempted to launch a ransomware attack against Tesla by bribing one of its employees.

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