Red teaming is set to become a key approach to ensuring cyber security controls and processes are fit for purpose and compliant with regulations, and the UK is leading the way
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450416013/UK-leading-in-using-red-team-cyber-security-testing
What will be the main developments in wireless this year and what challenges will this bring to enterprises?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Enterprise-wireless-trends-and-developments-in-2017
Lib Dems welcome government’s apparent U-turn on seeking to restrict end-to-end encryption for popular messaging apps and online communication services
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415991/Rudd-backs-down-on-end-to-end-encryption
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Business-input-will-help-keep-security-usable-and-cost-effective
protect yourself against ransomwareRansomware has quickly become one of the most damaging and powerful malicious software that is responsible for downtime in systems of a business. Ransomware is so dangerous that if you become a victim of it, there is no way out of it until you have paid the ransom.
The only way to save your system from ransomware is to backup your data. Here are a couple of ways how you can secure your system from getting infected with ransomware in the first place:
You have to make sure that you have backup administrator accounts made on every system in your business or home. This is because hackers are aware that people are backing up their data and they are now mostly targeting backups first before going for the actual data. This can only be done if they get access to administrative rights on the system.
You need to have some sort of cloud service to help upload and manage different versions of your backup data. You should ideally back up your important data one file at a time because it takes time to get data file by file. If a folder is uploaded, anyone can simply get access and quickly download all the files.
To fully prevent your system from getting ransomware infection, you must be able to put up preventative methods in place. This includes as mentioned above, regular backups of your data on different systems and administrative accounts. Also, back up your data off the system on an external drive to double up your preventative measures.
With these security measures in place, even if ransomware somehow locks your data, you’ll always have a backup to restore.
Moreover, most ransomware makes their way into your system through the internet. If you regularly browse random websites on the internet, make sure you never click on things that you are not familiar with.
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The first group of companies has completed a government-led cyber accelerator programme aimed at helping UK startups take the lead in producing the next generation of cyber security systems, with another round to be announced in 2017
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415880/First-cyber-security-startups-graduate-from-GCHQ-accelerator
Data from cyber insurance provider CFC Underwriting shows that 38% of its claims in 2016 could have been avoided through better staff education and training on cyber risks
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415869/More-than-a-quarter-of-SME-staff-lack-cyber-threat-training
Companies could be missing up to third of malware that is targeting them, according to a report by WatchGuard
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415866/Nearly-a-third-of-malware-attacks-are-zero-day-exploits
The CEO of US-based no-profit Thorn explains how cross-industry collaboration and machine learning is helping her organisation stay one step ahead of online child sex abusers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415609/Thorn-CEO-on-using-machine-learning-and-tech-partnerships-to-tackle-online-child-sex-abuse
Young women from across the UK took part in cyber security event CyberFirst Girls, designed to promote girls with cyber skills and encourage them to pursue careers in technology
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415788/Girls-across-UK-take-part-in-cyber-skills-event-to-promote-tech-careers
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Four-guidelines-on-how-balance-security-usability-and-cost
Malware-free cyber attacks are on the rise and artificial intelligence in cyber security is still far from replacing humans, according to most cyber security researchers
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415775/Non-malware-attacks-pose-bigger-threat-than-malicious-software
Belfast City Council has refitted its Waterfront conference and entertainment venue with new smart building connectivity to enhance the staff and visitor experience
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415770/Belfast-Waterfront-centre-equipped-with-state-of-the-art-network
The costs associated with cyber attacks on the financial sector are rising as organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats, research shows
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415771/Cyber-attacks-cost-financial-firms-up-to-16m-a-time
The IATA calls on the American and British governments to urgently find alternatives to restricting the carry-on of laptops and tablets on Middle Eastern flights
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415763/In-flight-electronics-ban-unsustainable-says-IATA
US president Donald Trump is expected to approve a resolution repealing planned privacy protections that will enable ISPs to sell customer browsing data
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415761/US-internet-users-browsing-history-may-soon-be-up-for-sale
Saudi Arabia’s wealth makes it an attractive target for cyber criminals, but what have been the recent trends in cyber crime?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415661/Threats-grow-in-Saudi-Arabias-cyber-sector
how to gain experience in cyber security when you finish your first security program
Have you just finished a cyber security program and wondering what to do next? Well if you are someone who is completely new to the field, you’re going to have to work a little harder than just getting a cyber security certification.
The thing is cybersecurity professionals are in high demand but companies are reluctant on hiring inexperienced professionals. So if you really want to step into the world of internet and network security, the first thing is to get experience in the field. But how do you do that? We’re here to help.
If you aren’t already working for in a beginner cyber security position, try to find ways to implement your knowledge within your current organization. After all, nearly all small businesses, companies and organizations have some sort of network available that needs protection. Start experimenting there if your peers haven’t already used the help of cyber security professionals.
Try to find various ways to protect the current network and computer systems installed in your company. Even if your company is already using someone for security, you can always sit with them and look for advice. Why not spend some extra hours at work sitting with the IT security guy and learning what he does to protect the network?
If that isn’t enough, you can always start a home lab using virtual machines and install tools on them to experiment.
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How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415671/Security-Think-Tank-Use-flexible-tech-backed-by-security-policy-for-competitive-edge
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Enable-people-using-good-security-and-risk-methodology
Commentators call on security industry to do more to help businesses understand the value of data and how best to protect it
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415607/Nearly-half-of-UK-businesses-lack-a-cyber-security-strategy
UK firms need to rethink incentives to attract and retain people with cyber security skills, according to the findings of a recent global study
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415576/UK-business-least-likely-to-offer-rewards-to-infosec-professionals
Just ahead of the end of the UK tax year, a survey underlines the importance of guarding against business email compromise aimed at stealing data and money
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415503/UK-impersonation-fraud-up-39-in-last-quarter-of-2016
The Department of Education has upgraded its ageing datacentre to the Azure cloud and Office 365, and rolled out Microsoft Surface devices
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415394/Case-study-How-the-Department-for-Education-deployed-flexible-IT
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Minimise-data-to-cut-costs-and-comply-with-GDPR
The world is wasting time in resolving the conflict between privacy and public safety, and should consider an international framework on encrypted data access, says FBI director James Comey
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415483/FBI-director-reiterates-call-for-action-on-encryption
super easy ways to bump your computer security at home
Protecting your computer or smartphone should come naturally because of the rising trend of cyber threats across the world. Over the internet, you’ll come across numerous ways to safeguard your digital life, but most of them talk about advanced methods to protect your computer that is only fit for a company or organization. What do you do when you are just an everyday user?
We have collected a list of super easy ways you can protect your computer if you are an everyday user of the internet.
Your anti-virus is not enough to defend against threats on the internet. There’s a malicious entity known as malware that can easily bypass any anti-virus. Only a good anti-malware can protect you against these. Remember, hackers these days usually use malware to breach security, so make sure you have one installed on your computer or smartphone.
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LastPass has been praised for its quick response in fixing flaws reported in browser extensions for its password manager
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415398/LastPass-releases-fixes-browser-extension-security-flaws
Apple reassures customers that none of its systems have been breached, dismissing hackers’ claims that millions of iPhones and iCloud accounts are at risk of being wiped
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415390/Apple-denies-hackers-holding-millions-of-iPhones-iCloud-accounts-ransom
With the EU’s Payment Service Directive (PSD2) going into effect in January 2018, banks have no time to waste in preparing for the changes it will bring
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/PSD2-time-to-open-and-secure-APIs-and-rethink-business-models
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Education-and-automation-will-up-security-and-cut-user-friction
Most UK businesses have little visibility or control over their DNS servers and services even though they are a key component of businesses’ infrastructure and security profile
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415313/Most-UK-businesses-in-the-dark-about-crucial-DNS-infrastructure
GDPR comes into force on 25 May 2018. We speak to Monica Cardoso Salgado, senior manager, data privacy & governance at John Lewis Partnership about the implications
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/CW500-video-Monica-Cardoso-Salgado-discusses-the-significance-of-GDPR-to-CIOs
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018. Chiara Rustici, an Independent GDPR analyst, discusses the implications
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/video/CW500-video-Chiara-Rustici-discusses-the-significance-of-GDPR-to-CIOs
The UK government has announced that laptops and tablets will be banned from airliner cabins on UK-bound flights from a number of Middle Eastern countries
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415270/UK-bans-electronic-devices-from-Middle-Eastern-flights
Why small businesses require cyber security
A recent survey conducted by Cyber Security Alliance revealed that one out of every five small business is a victim of cyber crimes. And those businesses that are victims go out of business within six months after the attack.
Several big name organizations have been a victim of big data breaches in the past. Which means that as a small business, you’re also on the target list of cyber criminals. Here are the top reasons why you should consider adding cyber security to your business starting today.
If you are a small business owner and you think hackers only target big organizations, this should be a wake-up call for you.
Large organizations are well protected and hence un-experienced cyber criminals avoid trying to breach them. But the same cannot be said for small businesses whose security budgets are very limited. That is why they are actively looking for businesses that do not implement enough security measures.
Don’t ignore cyber security just because you’re a small business. You are the number one target for criminals.
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A House of Lords Select Committee report on online safety has called for internet service providers and the government to do more to protect the interests of children using the internet
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415231/Lords-call-on-ISPs-government-to-do-more-to-safeguard-children-online
Mobile operator Three should have done a thorough review and upgrade of security after its previous security breach to avoid another incident just months later, say security commentators
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415227/Three-fails-to-stop-second-data-leak
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Practical-steps-to-increasing-security-without-reducing-usability
US Justice Department set to sentence a second Russian hacker for helping to develop Citadel malware that netted $500m, but says investigations are continuing
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415214/Russian-Citadel-malware-developer-cuts-deal-with-US-authorities
The ICO fines the Norfolk Council as it publishes GDPR guidelines for local councils after a survey revealed not all were up to speed in preparations to comply with the new data protection law
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415163/Many-UK-local-councils-still-unprepared-for-GDPR-ICO-survey-shows
How can organisations maintain usability and keep support costs low without compromising on security?
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Governance-framework-key-to-best-security-at-lowest-cost
Samata Ullah, a resident of Cardiff, pleaded guilty to five terrorism charges, including developing an encrypted version of an Islamic website and posting videos explaining how to use encryption
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415125/Cardiff-man-admits-terrorist-charges-after-posting-encryption-instructions-on-Islamic-blog
IBM has announced a cognitive assistant powered by IBM Watson to help businesses manage and secure endpoints, including devices making up the internet of things
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415135/IBM-cognitive-assistant-to-help-manage-and-secure-devices
So… you want to get a job in the IT world? You’ve heard the buzz about Cyber Security or becoming a network administrator and how much money these jobs are paying!
The BIG question is… how do you get the job! More so how do you get the training for the job?
That ends up being the big issue. With some many areas of focus where do you start?
Regardless of what area in the Info Tech world you want to go into, the below suggestions will get you ready for all of them! You just need to put in the time.
It is the classic CATCH22… you can’t get the job because you don’t have the experience, but how can you get the experience if you don’t get the job! Aghhhh very frustrating.
After I was in the work force and got my hands dirty, troubleshooted live problems etc… I knew that I knew more than anybody coming in off the street that had certain certifications or degrees and no real on the job experience. But on the flip side getting the certifications shows that you have the knowledge and the understanding to figure out specific certification oriented issues. Employers want to see those certs and hear those BUZZ worlds!
Regardless of what certifications you may have, is someone going to hire you to run an 500 user Exchange Server or become a Network Admin for a 100+ user company? Most likely no!
You also can’t expect to get a big job like that coming right out of school or after getting some certs, so keep that in mind. Now don’t get depressed here! It will all come together for you.
Here are a handful of things you can do that will put you in a better position you for a job in the long run whether you are in school or thinking of a career change.
If you are just deciding your career and have not been to college, then you are better off going to some sort of technical school that will be focusing solely on your career path. I went to a 4 year college because I had the opportunity and got my BA in Communication, which had nothing to do with my current career…. because honestly I had no idea what I wanted to do. Sure I am glad I went, but I literally graduated college, then went to CHUBB institute of Technology full time for 5 months and learned more there then I did in college… because I actually paid attention 😉
Ah the tough one! Again you need to remember that the first job you get might not be that Network Admin or Security Admin job…. in fact I pretty much guarantee it won’t! This is where you have to think outside the box and create opportunities… don’t wait for them!
Below I talk about how to put this altogether in your resume, but first here is a quick story about my journey. Maybe it can give you some ideas or at least motivation…
So I graduated from CHUBB and of course I expected to get some job making you know like 50K + job a year… “this was 2001” by the way, but that did not happen.
Now all of the above stuff I wrote about… I pretty much did, I was running my own LLC, I had a few clients… I never did start a website “it was harder back then ;-)”, and I was always just learning. I had my first job interview with a company that was more or less a computer rental company. So a company would need 30 laptops or 30 desktops all with the same set up delivered to them for training or some temp project etc… we would set them up and them deliver them. Well the head guy would set them up… I would deliver them and set them up. So it was 80% delivery and 20% tech, but it was cool. I learned along the way and a lot of times we ran into issues getting them set up and functioning on the networks and I was able to use the skills I learned to solve the problem. Good times…
It wasn’t the dream job, but it was a job! It was better then sitting at home crying about not getting hired like a lot of other people from my class were doing. They were turning down jobs like that! Don’t do that! Go for the interviews for practice, take the job if nothing else is happening, and if another opportunity arrives then take it!
As luck would have it I had a friend who was working for Bed Bath & Beyond in their tech support and got me an interview. I also had a chance to interview for a Fortune 500 company that my mother worked for. She knew the woman who managed the IT department and they had a summer time help desk position available. So… the BBB job was full time, benefits etc… all that good stuff. Mainly learning how to work with their company software and support things BBB specific. The summer time gig was supporting 500+ users with 3 other guys dealing with all sorts of technologies. They also had network admins, sys admins, and exchange admins working there. I was offered both jobs!
Which do you think I took? The full time, more money/benefits job or the 3 month summer help desk gig?
I took the help desk gig of course! It was the best decision of my life! I was surrounded by 3 other guys in the help desk that taught me a ton!! I was around all the other admin guys that were really cool and I got to help them out here and there and pick up a few things. I learned a lot of skills in a lot of different areas. It really helped me see what I wanted to do!
I never got offered a full time job, because there wasn’t a need for one at the time, but I took those skills I learned and made some great connections/references and was able to add to my resume that I worked at a Fortune 500 company.
After that I took a quick gig at a “learning center” actually teaching people computers lol… it was horrible, but it was a job and I literally quit 3 weeks in. I went back to doing my own thing and helping out another guy I knew who ran his own IT company. I was able to help him here and there and in particular with one company. That company decided they wanted to hire a full time IT guy so I jumped at the opportunity.
I was intimidated because I felt I did not have the experience to be the HEAD IT DUDE for about a 30 employee company that had its own exchange server, blackberry server, firewall, and all the other things companies need to run! I would have to be the guy to run it all! It was full time, full benefits etc… Of course I got the job!! 😉
I still remember during the interview I was asked about the position I had at the help desk and what I did. The answers I was able to give them from that experience pretty much locked up the job for me!
So I was there for a long time, did a lot of cool things, streamlined a lot of things, and saw a lot of things change over the years… blackberry server… what?? lol 😉
Anyways I hope that just paints a picture for you and you can see how a potential career in the industry can develop.
So I have not written a resume in probably 10 years! Yes seriously so as far as formatting and all that fun stuff I have no idea! I have been lucky enough to take my knowledge and not worry about keeping my resume up to date, but here are some things to remember.
Well.. I know I can be long winded, but there is a lot of good information here and it is all 100% true! I loved those times when I was learning. I hope it helps you.
If you have any questions or more tips to add please leave them below in the comments section! I would love to hear them and also help you out in anyway I can! Heck I could even add you as an author on the blog if you were interested in writing…. Now you can add Author @cybersecurityportal.com to the resume 😉
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popular cyber security practices that aren’t protecting you at all… sort of…
Standard protective and defensive measures are extremely important for a small business or organization due to cyber criminals increasingly targeting these entities. But are your standard security measures really working for you?
You’ll be surprised to know that some of the most common and popular standard measures aren’t really doing anything for you. We have compiled a short list of protective measures that people think are effective, but in reality, they’re really just not protecting them.
Another big misconception these days is setting up a strong firewall is enough to protect your network against cyber criminals. Most malware nowadays can easily pass through firewalls to breach your system. Without a cybersecurity professional constantly protecting your systems using various security methods, even the strongest firewall can’t stop a breach.
Take this with a grain of sand sometimes because you do need the above, but just because you install these products does not guarantee safety. It is always good to have a site audit or penetration tester evaluate your configuration.
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This is the fourth and last in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen’s University Belfast
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Moving-forward-and-looking-back
GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre is planning several initiatives to ensure more women are attracted to and remain in technology roles, particularly cyber security
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415065/NCSC-commits-to-greater-diversity
NCSC engagement director Alex Dewdney is leading government’s new approach in working with UK industry to build a national cyber security community and capability
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415052/Cyber-security-is-a-huge-opportunity-for-UK-business-says-NCSC
Government, in partnership with industry, is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at establishing a UK cyber security ecosystem, developing skills and products and boosting exports, says DIT’s Conrad Prince
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415017/Government-to-ramp-up-help-for-UK-cyber-security-industry
Security experts say the data breach at travel industry association Abta underlines that no organisation is immune from cyber attack and that data holders and consumers should be more proactive about data protection
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450415005/UK-holidaymakers-data-breach-highlights-need-to-be-proactive
Companies are leaving themselves wide open to cyber crime, especially after M&A, so companies need to start enabling cyber-security professionals before they face serious problems
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Most-companies-wide-open-to-cataclysmic-hack-especially-after-MA
The public are overly confident in the ability of banks and financial institutions to protect their data, but that will change when mandatory reporting comes in next year under the General Data Protection Regulation
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Finance-firms-are-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks-so-why-do-customers-think-they-are-secure
US authorities have arrested a man in Canada who has been charged alongside two Russian intelligence officers and a Russian hacker in connection with a 2014 data breach at Yahoo affecting 500 million accounts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414977/US-accuses-Russian-spies-of-directing-Yahoo-breach
Everyone has a role to play in cyber security, and the NCSC has the right pedigree to co-ordinate and balance the efforts of government, industry and academia, says GCHQ director Robert Hannigan
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414939/Raising-cyber-security-grasp-is-biggest-challenge-says-GCHQ-chief
The need to recruit more women into cyber security has come under the spotlight at CyberUK as a study shows the UK infosec industry has one of the lowest proportions of women and the highest gender pay gaps in the world
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414912/The-UK-needs-more-women-in-cyber-security-says-GCHQ-chief
Three Russians are reportedly among four hackers US authorities believe to be linked to data breaches at Yahoo affecting more than a billion accounts
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414908/US-set-to-charge-four-hackers-for-Yahoo-breaches
The UK fraud prevention service is calling for better education about fraud and financial crime as identity fraud, which is often cyber-enabled, hits the highest levels ever recorded
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414904/UK-identity-fraud-reaches-record-levels
The European cyber security industry has one of the lowest proportions of women and the highest gender pay gaps in the world, the latest Global Information Security Workforce Study shows
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414802/Recruiting-women-key-to-closing-cyber-security-skills-gap-say-experts
The National Cyber Security Centre is unashamedly ambitious in aiming to make the UK the safest place to do business online, which chief Ciaran Martin sees as an achievable goal
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414833/NCSC-chief-calls-for-UK-collaboration-on-cyber-security
Nominet, the registry for more than 10 million of the UK’s internet domains, is expanding into the internet of things and internet security services
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414754/CIO-Interview-Simon-McCalla-Nominet
The UK’s NCSC and the US’s NSA publish a joint report on the cyber threats facing UK businesses, outlining the best response strategies
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414801/Cyber-threat-to-UK-business-significant-and-growing
Every SaaS product has its own way to authenticate users, making it hard to keep track of which ones have access to which services
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414759/Make-identity-management-a-foundation-for-cloud-deployments
As cyber security breaches become increasingly common, a security consultant explores how recent headline breaches have affected company valuations
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/The-true-impact-of-a-cyber-breach-on-share-price
Computer security mistakes that you need to stop
A lot of us take the internet very lightly and believe it has nothing more than social media, a bunch of videos and a lot of reading material. We often ignore the dangers that lurk in the online world and hence never attempt to secure our computers properly.
If you aren’t already protecting your computer by increasing security, you are becoming an easy target for cyber criminals who can obtain your precious data including credit card information.
Here are some computer security mistakes you are probably making.
This is one of the most common mistakes people make these days. They usually keep one password for everything they are using. Now imagine if a hacker gets hold of this password, he also gets access to your email, your private accounts, and your system. Make sure you keep different passwords for all the platforms you are using.
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Firm hopes bounty scheme will inspire others to do the same to encourage security specialists to make open source software more secure
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414742/NCC-Group-launches-bounty-for-open-source-security-flaw-fixes
The National Cyber Security Centre is to deliver tailored seminars for politicians on how to protect their email communications and voters’ data to defend against cyber threats to the political system
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414739/NCSC-to-educate-UK-politicians-on-the-cyber-threat
This is the third in a series of articles charting the progress of participants from HutZero, a new cyber security entrepreneur acceleration programme run by Cyber London (CyLon) and the Centre for Security Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen’s University Belfast
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Navigating-those-early-stages-research-in-its-many-forms
Security breaches are increasing in size and number day by day which indicates that there is a large cybersecurity talent gap. Statistics have revealed to many companies the threat they face through cyber security and they are worried.
And when companies get worried, they open up vacancies for cyber security professionals to jump in and help them secure their networks. But how do you know which kind of security professionals they are looking for?
It’s simple, you look at the security certifications that are in demand and you’ll get the answer. We are providing you a list of hottest security certifications below that are guaranteed help you find a position as a security professional in 2017.
No matter which security certification you choose to go with, one thing is pretty clear; the trends show that cyber threats will keep increasing in numbers and size. Which means the need for cyber security professionals will only rise.
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Continually evolving ransomware is among the threats organisations need to factor into their cyber defences in 2017, but only once they have taken care of the basics, says Kaspersky Lab researcher
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414666/Paying-ransomware-attackers-perpetuates-attacks-says-researcher
WikiLeaks has promised to show tech firms details of what it claims is a leaked arsenal of CIA hacking tools to enable them to prepare fixes before any more are made public
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414638/Tech-firms-to-get-first-look-at-CIA-hacking-tools
A rush for cyber defence apprenticeships shows young people are looking to cyber security as a viable and interesting career option
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414604/Huge-demand-for-government-cyber-defence-apprenticeships
The GDPR and global enforcement work will place an extra work burden on the ICO, but government has collaborated on a new funding plan that is awaiting parliamentary approval
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414588/GDPR-to-place-extra-burden-on-ICO-says-commissioner
Danish consumer rights protection organisation has referred Google to regulator over its personal data storage policy
from ComputerWeekly: IT security http://www.computerweekly.com/news/450414581/Danish-consumer-council-refers-Google-to-Data-Protection-Agency
Learn everything about ransomware
If some of your files are no longer accessible because they have been locked, then you might have just become a victim of Ransomware. But ransomware isn’t just simply locking files and asking for money to provide unlock key, it is much more than that.
In popular internet culture, ransomware comes in two different forms.
Locker Ransomware – the kind of ransomware which locks the user out of the operating system they are using. This makes it impossible for the user to access his/her desktop or use any applications or files. In this case, the files are not encrypted, but the hacker can still ask for a ransom if you want your system unlocked.
Encryption ransomware – this kind of ransomware comes with advanced encryption algorithms which basically block all your system files and then demands ransom in return for a key to unlock all the files that have been locked.
Ransomware is a malware in nature, so it will always stay hidden from an anti-virus. But there are some key attributes that make it different from the rest of malware. These are:
Ransomware is evolving every day which means that the things it is able to do are increasing day by day, making it even more threatening.
This is for some very alarming reasons:
Whether you are a business or a home user, you should know that the threat of ransomware is real. The only real way to help you protect from ransomware is to prevent the attack in the first place by upping your cyber security.
First OFF! Always have a backup! If you do not you are just asking for trouble! With a backup you can wipe out your entire computer and reinstall to be safe, but still have your files…. so check out Carbonite – Click Here >>> simple, safe and affordable.
Loads of info…. there is a lot out there MajorGeeks has a lot of info: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/ransomware_removal.html and so does techradar: http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-anti-ransomware-tools
Again hoping you are trying to prevent this and not looking after the fact! Remember what I mentioned above… BACKUPS! You better have them!
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