SASE vs SSE – What’s the Difference?
Argh! there are acronyms everywhere in the I.T world and knowing what each means can become a headache. Two acronyms that are being used a lot more since the Covid…
Why is Separation of Duties so Important?
Separation of duties is a concept used in many industries and can be one of the best safeguards when it comes to managing risk. The principle was developed in accounting to…
The USB Ninja Cable – Beware the New Cyber Threat
I.T teams and security professionals spend countless hours implementing innovative security control measures to keep the organisation’s data safe. There is one threat that is hard to combat and that…
What is Threat Hunting?
Cyber security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more threats can get past the strongest cybersecurity control. As cybersecurity attacks happen more frequently and become increasingly disruptive, it’s important that…
What is a RADIUS Server and How does RADIUS Server Authentication work?
What is RADIUS? If you work in I.T you would have heard of something called a Radius server. In most networks, users are authenticated using LDAP and Active directory. A…
What is red teaming and how can it improve your cyber security?
When it comes to protecting your organisation from the ever-increasing risks of cyberattacks, preparation is essential to effectively defend against the latest threats. It’s one thing to spend countless hours…
What is the CIA Triad?
What is the CIA triad? The first thing you think about when you hear the acronym CIA is the Central Intelligence Agency, which is an independent U.S. government agency that…
What Is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?
If you work in I.T, it is part of the role to be given a higher level of access to sensitive data and added privilege to perform the tasks required…
What Is Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)?
A cyberattack is expected to occur every 11 seconds and this slaught of threats are coming from all directions and the task of sifting through the security event logs of all of…
Quantitative Risk Analysis: Annual Loss Expectancy
Risk analysis is a key practice within management which enables the ability to determine potential risks and hazards and try to minimize the negative impact to a project or organization. Exposure…