Calculating the GBP cost of risk with SME IT Security Liability Assessment

Every vendor involved in security talks about risk. But risk as a concept is tough to grasp – it just means something bad can happen to your organisation, not that it will necessarily happen. Somehow, you’re supposed to equate the presence of some level of risk with an equal level or priority within IT. Often,
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So what can be done to avoid having to pay the ransomware-purveyors?

If you ask the Authorities, they may very well tell you that you should just pay the ransom—this is hard to swallow. The answer to the problem, as with many things related to computer security, is to realise that prevention is better than cure. 1. Backup your data. Don’t just backup your data to a
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Over 75% of Organizations Are Vulnerable to Hackers, Study Finds

Is your business prepared to handle all kind of online threats? A recent study shows that it probably isn’t. According to the think tank Ponemon Institute, four out of five businesses don’t have the infrastructure or security experts they need to spot and prevent incoming cyber attacks from succeeding. This is a significant statistic that
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What a Firewall Does and Doesn’t Do, and Why it Matters for Your Business

So you keep hearing about the need for a firewall, but maybe you’re not exactly sure what it is or even what it does. As a business owner, you don’t need to fully grasp the complexities of network security in order to effectively manage your company. Although, it is beneficial for every business owner to
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