Security Roundup April 2020
Cybersecurity trends and advice from around the web. No restriction on cybercrime during COVID-19 There’s a fascinating debate raging around digital privacy during COVID-19 that’s part philosophical, part practical. Have we any other choice than to (temporarily) relax our privacy concerns if it helps to fight a pandemic? In any other circumstances, some of the […]
COVID19 update: business as usual for BH Consulting
As the COVID19 Coronavirus continues to spread globally and the situation changes by the day, we want to update all our clients and stakeholders about the measures we have put in place to address BH Consulting’s employee and business risks. Our aim is to ensure the health and safety of our staff and clients, and […]
Security Roundup March 2020
Cybersecurity trends and advice from around the web. Email compromise is their business, and business is good Business email compromise was responsible for almost half of all cybercrime-related financial losses the FBI recorded in 2019. Also called CEO fraud or fake invoice scams, BEC was responsible for $1.7 billion (€1.52 billion) out of a total […]
We are hiring – Senior Project Manager
BH has been in the Cybersecurity and Data Protection sector for many years, and in our experience – Project Management is the single most important skill that our consultants demonstrate. That is why, when we are hire consultants, we always look for this key skill. Due to continued expansion, BH Consulting is looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager, with experience in IT, Cyber Security or Data Protection. If you are an experienced Project Manager in these areas and looking for a […]
Security Roundup February 2020
Cybersecurity trends and advice from around the web. EU are under threat: it’s a CERT The European Union’s computer emergency response team (CERT-EU) has released its first-ever summary threat landscape report. It gives an overview of direct threats to institutions, bodies and agencies across the EU Member States. Targeted attacks were a steady trend during […]
Diversity in Tech
How can we ensure diversity, inclusion and fairness in tech and security? Diversity in the tech sector is one of the most vital conversations happening in technology today, and the issue is very relevant to the infosecurity profession. Earlier this month, I was invited to speak at ISACA Ireland’s SheLeadsTech event which focused on this […]
Security Roundup January 2020
Ireland’s cyber security strategy goes public (in every sense) The Department of Communications has published the long-awaited new National Cyber Security Strategy for Ireland. The strategy covers from 2019 to 2024 and focuses mainly on critical national infrastructure and public sector systems and data. An update to the 2015 strategy, the new plan aims to ensure […]
Our 2019 Contribution
Every year, we raise funds for our chosen charities. Here at BH Consulting we know how important it is to give back, especially at this time of year. Each year, we donate to specific charities as chosen by our team. Each staff member is allowed to nominate a charity of their choice to receive a […]
Security Roundup November 2019
Know when to hold, know when to fold When it comes to ransomware, security consultants and law enforcement have always advised victims not to pay up. That’s understandable, since paying effectively rewards criminals for committing crime. But just as hard cases make for bad law, there are times when organisations have no choice but to […]
Security Roundup October 2019
Software bugs: a lot done, more to do The newly published Common Weakness Enumeration CWE Top 25 lists frequent and critical weaknesses that can lead to serious software vulnerabilities. MITRE, the non-profit group that publishes the list, noted that these weaknesses are often easy to find and exploit. “They are dangerous because they will frequently […]