Why Compliance Management is Non-Negotiable In today’s financial landscape, regulatory compliance is not merely a legal obligation; it is a cornerstone of operational integrity and trust. Financial institutions operate under the scrutiny of stringent regulations designed to protect consumers, maintain market integrity, and prevent financial crimes. Effective compliance management is essential to navigate this complex environment, mitigate risks, and … Read More
How to become an ethical hacker?
Digital innovation offers companies several advantages, ranging from greater profitability and lower costs to increased employee productivity and the ability to provide better customer service. That said, more digital solutions increase the size of an organisation’s attack surface – giving cybercriminals more options for breaching their IT infrastructure and compromising sensitive data and assets. In light of this, it’s not … Read More
Reactive vs proactive cyber security: Which is better?
Between ever-growing numbers of digital solutions taking our data online and cybercriminals refining their methods, the number of cyber attacks organisations suffer is consistently on the rise. In fact, studies have revealed that ethical hackers discovered over 65,000 vulnerabilities in 2022 – an increase of over 20% over the previous year. With malicious actors becoming both more active and dangerous, … Read More
Building a Cybersecurity Roadmap: How to Build & Develop a Comprehensive Security Strategy
Building a cyber security roadmap is extremely important in today’s digital age. Not only does it give your IT security team direction, but it also provides a foundation from where to build and develop a comprehensive security strategy. Organisations of all sizes have now realised what kind of damage cyberattacks and data breaches can cause to their operations, revenue, and … Read More
How to Choose the Right Cybersecurity Software for Your Business
Choosing the best cybersecurity solutions is key in today’s digital age. However, not all security solutions are the same and not all of them will achieve exactly what you are looking for. Protecting your business operations means relying on cybersecurity software. Therefore, it’s fundamentally important to choose the right cybersecurity software for your business. With that in mind, how do … Read More
10 Effective IT Security Risk Assessment Tactics
IT security risk assessments are key to identifying threats facing an organisation’s data, information systems, and networks, and assessing the possible consequences should any adverse events take place. IT security risk assessments must be conducted on an annual or bi-annual basis or upon any major changes occurring within an organisation, such as mergers and acquisitions, business re-organisation, new technology added to company … Read More
What is a COBIT framework?
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) is a framework created by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) as a supportive tool for managers. The framework allows for bridging the gap between business risks, technical issues, and control requirements. COBIT is a globally recognised guideline that can be applied to any industry. The COBIT framework ensures quality, … Read More
Cyber security certifications – which one to choose?
Cyber security certification programs come in many guises. They typically tend to serve two main purposes. The first use is to train entry-level workers to use specific technologies and tools. The second comes in the form of professional certifications which provide a way for more seasoned IT professionals to verify and prove their skills. Professional certifications play a key role … Read More
Why a Cyber Security Posture Assessment is a must?
Why you should assess you cyber security posture? To figure out whether you need a security posture assessment, let’s first look at some facts. As enterprises move to the cloud, tens and thousands of assets are being migrated to cloud storage servers. In fact, according to a recent study, 61% of companies made the switch to the cloud in 2021 … Read More
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