Why you can’t afford to ignore supply chain security – part 2
In the first part of this blog, we covered how critical business services today increasingly depend on multiple third parties, ranging from cloud providers, software vendors, and managed service providers to payroll platforms, CRM systems, and consultants. It recommends looking at vendor risk management more closely. That starts with understanding what the supplier can affect […]
Why you can’t afford to ignore supply chain security
Ernest Hemingway said, “the way to make people trustworthy, is to trust them”, but in the case of critical vendors our businesses rely on, can we really afford to apply that adage? Cyber risk no longer stops at the traditional boundary of the corporate network. Granting a vendor excessive trust at onboarding, without proper assessment […]
What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked
Have you given much thought to how secure your smartphone is? There are plenty of resources to help you with responding to a suspected compromised desktop PC or laptop. But what happens if you think your mobile has been breached? How would you know? What do you do? In this blog, we’ll look at how […]
Beat the January blues with an incident response plan
For many people, the long days and longer nights of January are a cue to start making holiday plans. For people working in information security, however, holiday planning means something else altogether. They’ll be checking calendars for upcoming long weekends and public holidays, to make sure there’s a solid response plan in case a security […]
New Year’s resolution: keeping cybercriminals and scammers at bay
New Year is a time for looking forward, but discouraging signs from cybercriminals in 2023 could spell bad news for cybersecurity professionals. Economic forecasters almost unanimously expect a tough year ahead as inflation pressures continue, Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on, and the spectre of recession rises again. What does this have to do with […]
Phishing trap: security awareness through a different lens
Is it just us, or is phishing everywhere right now? Banks and insurance companies are telling customers to be wary of scam messages. The Health Service Executive is warning of fake contact tracing calls. The Gardaí and the Irish National Cyber Crime Centre recently alerted small and medium businesses of an increased threat of ransomware […]
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 […]
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 […]
May’s major reports highlight cybersecurity industry’s challenges and opportunities
What is it about the month of May and cybersecurity? Three major reports happened to land this month, and that’s before we get to some other milestones from recent years. Cyber Ireland and Cyber Skills’ report promises an in-depth analysis of Ireland’s cybersecurity sector, with its opportunities and challenges. Next is Hiscox Insurance’s sixth annual […]
Why smart buildings need clever cybersecurity
Smart technologies that manage and self-regulate the built environment and its operations help businesses to enhance occupants’ convenience, reduce costs, and drive sustainability. As we’ll explore in this blog, it’s essential that cybersecurity isn’t just a coat of paint on top but is part of the design and embedded into the foundations. There are lots […]