IT security: why you are the weakest link
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RTE News: Aer Lingus IT Outage
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Infosecurity Magazine Q3 Edition
Our CEO Brian Honan is interviewed on whether organisations should adapt their cybersecurity posture in light of the Russia-Ukraine Brian is also interviewed on the impact NIS2 will have on the industry Read Now ›
Beyond Trust “Adventures of Alice and Bob Podcast”
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Security Roundup September 2022
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Documentary aims to focus on women’s achievements in security A new documentary aims to shine a spotlight on female achievements in the cybersecurity field. Titled ‘Women in Security’, it will use storytelling techniques and interviews with respected industry professionals and […]
What is a cyberattack? Why knowing adversary tactics helps prepare for threats
To the public at large, last year’s HSE ransomware incident was the highest profile example of a cyberattack in Ireland. Conti, the group behind the attack, may have since disbanded but its legacy is still with us in the tactics, techniques and procedures it used to infiltrate victims. So while the risk remains, what can […]
Hack Backs: A Legitimate Tactic or Counter-Productive?
The prolific LockBit ransomware gang was subject to a DDoS attack that resulted in its data leak site being shut down temporarily, according to recent reports that emerged in mid-August 2022. Read More ›
Security Roundup August 2022
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. To MFA or not to MFA, that is the question As the security industry cliche goes, there’s no such thing as a silver bullet. Many professionals agree multi-factor authentication (MFA) can improve security, but a recent discovery showed that it’s […]
Travellers send lost luggage woes packing with trackers
The number of passengers using smart trackers on their suitcases when travelling overseas has increased significantly this summer, with some saying the devices helped them to locate lost luggage. Read More ›
Hitting ransomware for six: marking the anniversary of a valuable cybercrime tool
For the past six years, a free project has helped ransomware victims to avoid paying criminals or suffering prolonged recovery times. Today marks the sixth anniversary of Europol’s No More Ransom initiative. During the last decade, the threat of ransomware has ratcheted steadily upwards. Criminals are targeting organisations of all sizes across various industries, crippling […]