Pandemic creates a perfect storm for virtual security
Two of the largest attacks ever recorded and increased working from home have led to an urgent need for companies to revisit their security protocols. Read More ›
CCTV & Surveillance: Insights from the DPC annual report for Irish Local Authorities
State sector surveillance as well as local authorities’ use of CCTV cameras was a key focus for the DPC in 2020 as highlighted in the recently published DPC annual report. Nine local authorities were involved in these inquiries and two decisions were issued during 2020. These inquiries highlighted various weaknesses within CCTV systems, including the […]
Microsoft email hack hit 98 Irish organisations
One Irish IT security firm says that it has seen a list of 98 organisations “compromised” by the ongoing global Microsoft email attack. Read More ›
We are hiring again – Cybersecurity Intern
As part of the BH Academy we are looking to recruit a recent third level graduate looking to start a career in cybersecurity. The program will provide the selected candidate with a full time paid internship for two years while sponsoring them through the Masters in Applied Cyber Security program with Technological University Dublin (TUD). […]
Security Roundup March 2021
Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Breaches are bad for business… literally Expect to see this story featured in lots of security presentations about worst-case scenarios following a data breach. Last month, the Finnish therapy centre provider Vastaamo went into liquidation, having suffered a ransomware infection last […]
Qualys Gets ‘Clopped’ by Accellion-Exploiting Attackers
Security Firm Confirms Breach After Clop Ransomware Gang Posts Stolen Customer Data Read More ›
Meet the new flaws, same as the old flaws: how to do vulnerability management better
When it comes to vulnerability management, the old Donald Rumsfeld quote about ‘known knowns and unknown unknowns’ springs to mind. Unless an organisation understands what its weak points are, how can it strengthen or mitigate them, or accept the risks? Carrying out a vulnerability assessment and evaluating the risk from any weak points it uncovers […]
Ransomware Attacks Remain Persistent and Pervasive
Ransomware has been the scourge of businesses for some time now, and it doesn’t seem that there is an end in sight where the impact to business is concerned. Read More ›
Doing Privacy Right vs. Doing Privacy Rights
The CISO Stories Podcast Episode #3 Read More ›
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021
What can we say about next year in cybersecurity? What trends are we likely to see? What shifts should enterprises be prepared for? Read More ›