Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance Solutions for Managed Service Providers & their SME clients. @GCHQ, @NCSC Cyber Accelerator and @technation Scale Up Alumni.
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40% of organizations have suffered a cloud-based data breach
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The final #CyberEssentials technical control is #MalwareProtection.
It is necessary to install third party anti-malware software to fully protect your devices, updating its virus and threat protection on a daily basis.
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth
The 5th & final #CyberEssentials control we are looking at for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth is Malware Protection.
Anti-malware software needs to be installed and updated on a daily basis.
Read more about Malware Protection here ow.ly/9No150GocGs
Firewalls create a security barrier between the internet & your network/ devices, acting as a gatekeeper protecting your data.
It's best practice to use 2 types of #firewall - a boundary firewall within the router & a personal (host-based) firewall.
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The 4th #CyberEssentials control we are looking at for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth is Firewalls & Routers.
A #firewall needs to be at the boundary between your networks/devices and the wider internet.
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Today's technical control feature is Security Update Management, also known as #PatchManagement or #Patching.
Prevent cyber criminals exploiting software vulnerabilities by enabling automatic updates & using manufacturer supported software.
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth @IASME1
The 3rd #CyberEssentials control we are looking at for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth is Security Update Management.
Enable your #software to automatically update or apply the patches within 14 days.
Read more about Security Update Management here ow.ly/iE3450GmLRq
Use a strong & unique password to secure your accounts and prevent a Brute-force attack. The @NCSC suggest using three random, unrelated words.
It is considered best practice to enable 2FA to add a second layer of security & prevent a #cyberbreach.
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The 2nd #CyberEssentials control we are looking at for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth is Secure Configuration.
Passwords are still the main method for securing access to files & accounts that hold important data.
Read more about Secure Configuration here ow.ly/DcDQ50GlZO4
Over #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, @IASME1 are highlighting the core technical controls within #CyberEssentials.
Access Control minimises access to sensitive data, limiting privileged access. This prevents malware being automatically installed onto software, securing your data.
The first #CyberEssentials control we are looking at for #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth is Access Control.
By using a standard user account with least privilege, you can limit the risks of accidental & malicious damage.
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Apple has issued a software update after a vulnerability was found that allowed malware to infect an iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac computer without the user having to click on anything.
#malware #softwareupdates #patchmanagement #vulnerabilitymanagement
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How to defend organisations against malware or ransomware attacks ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/mitigat…
Check out our recent blog post from the Innovate Bristol & Bath online feature, showcasing LuJam's innovation story!
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#Bristol-based #cybersecurity company @LuJamCyber, protects #SMEs by monitoring all IT assets.
LuJam's founder also runs @BrisBathCyber - an #innovation hub within the cyber industry.
Read the feature on pages 145-6 in the Digital Infrastructure chapter👇 bit.ly/3rL0Tz2
Take a look at our feature in the Innovate Bristol & Bath 2021 publication, showcasing the region’s most exciting innovations and cyber opportunities in the West of England.
#InnovateBristolBath
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Speaking at the #CyberWeek2021 conference in Tel Aviv, @Lindy_Cameron today spoke about the threat of ransomware around the world
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Take steps to improve your business’s cyber security, starting with the new @CyberEssentials Readiness Tool getreadyforcyberessentials.i…
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Now's the time to think about how your organisation can prepare for a malware or ransomware attack...
1⃣ Make regular backups
2⃣ Prevent malware from spreading
3⃣ Prevent malware from running on devices
4⃣ Prepare for an incident
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If you're updating your status, why not update your settings?
Find out how to keep your personal information secure so that it remains inaccessible to anyone but you this #SocialMediaDay
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Two universities, @EdinburghNapier and @UWEBristol in partnership with @Gloscol have become the first in the country to have degree apprenticeship courses recognised by the UK’s cyber security experts for offering top quality education and training... ncsc.gov.uk/news/first-rate-…
Speaking at the RUSI Annual Security Lecture earlier this week, Lindy Cameron, CEO of the @NCSC, warned that ransomware represents the biggest threat to online security for most people and businesses in the UK.
#cybercrime #ransomware #cyberresilience
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A Russian cyber-criminal group is behind a sophisticated ransomware attack that has targeted the world's largest meat processing company, disrupting JBS operations in the US, Canada and Australia.
#cybercrime #ransomwareattack #cyberbreach
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