Explainer
Clear, accessible articles that explain cyber security concepts, technologies and services, helping organisations build understanding and make informed security decisions.
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Why ISO certifications matter in cyber security
Read more: Why ISO certifications matter in cyber securityISO standards provide internationally recognised frameworks that help organisations manage important aspects of their operations in a consistent, repeatable and continually improving way.
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Communicating via the RLI
Read more: Communicating via the RLIThe Restricted LAN Interconnect (RLI) is a connectivity capability used to enable authorised organisations to communicate and exchange information with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) as part of specific programmes and contracts.
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What is endpoint management in secure collaboration?
Read more: What is endpoint management in secure collaboration?Endpoint management is the process of centrally configuring, securing, monitoring and maintaining the laptops, desktops and mobile devices that users rely on to access organisational systems and information.
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What is secure collaboration?
Read more: What is secure collaboration?Secure collaboration is the combination of people, processes and technology that enables organisations to share information, communicate and work together while maintaining appropriate security controls.
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SOC in cyber security explained
Read more: SOC in cyber security explainedA SOC, or Security Operations Centre, is the team, process and technology used to monitor an organisation for cyber security events, detect suspicious activity, analyse alerts and coordinate response to incidents.
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How does SIEM help in detecting security threats?
Read more: How does SIEM help in detecting security threats?SIEM helps detect security threats by collecting security data from systems, applications, networks, cloud services and security tools, then presenting it as actionable information through a central interface.
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The biggest threat to cyber security
Read more: The biggest threat to cyber securityThe biggest threat to cyber security depends on the organisation, but ransomware remains one of the most acute and disruptive threats for UK organisations. For many businesses, the deeper issue is poor readiness: weak identity controls, unpatched vulnerabilities, limited visibility, poor recovery planning and unclear incident response.
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The role of social engineering in cyber security breaches
Read more: The role of social engineering in cyber security breachesSocial engineering contributes to cybersecurity breaches by manipulating people into taking actions that help an attacker, such as revealing credentials, approving access, opening malicious files, changing payment details or bypassing normal processes.
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What should I look for when choosing a cyber security consulting firm?
Read more: What should I look for when choosing a cyber security consulting firm?When choosing a cybersecurity consulting firm, look for relevant sector experience, proven technical depth, recognised assurance, clear delivery methods, independent judgement, evidence-led reporting and the ability to explain cyber risk in business terms.
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What is cyber security consulting?
Read more: What is cyber security consulting?Cyber security consulting is specialist advice that helps an organisation understand, reduce and manage cyber risk. It can cover cyber risk management, security architecture, audit and assurance, compliance support, secure system delivery, incident readiness and security improvement planning.