While some companies are pretty strict about their cybersecurity policies, others adopt a more flexible approach. The problem with the former is that being too rigid can actually be counterproductive – it’s like trying to control the tide. You might succeed in keeping a part of the shore dry, but you have to be careful … More Business security: Is simpler better?
The UK government has called on all businesses in the country to protect themselves from the growing threat of cybercrime. Ed Vaizey, minister for culture and the digital economy, said that while many enterprises are “reaping the benefits” of being online, no organization is immune to the menace of cyberattacks. As an example, he stated … More 90% of large businesses in the UK experienced data breach
UK businesses are more likely to be the victim of cybercrime than their international counterparts, according to new data from ThreatMetrix. Its analysis revealed that British enterprises were attacked more than double the number of times as their US counterparts, from both domestic and international sources – the latter tending to be from the US, … More UK businesses ‘number one target for cybercriminals’
Whatever your views on the AshleyMadison.com website, the data breach it suffered earlier this year has increased the cybersecurity threat level for all organizations. That’s because a large amount of information stolen from the site was published on the Internet last week, all of which can be assumed to be sensitive, given the site’s infamous slogan: … More An Ashley Madison response plan: does your company have one?
ESET announced the results of a user survey identifying top cybersecurity technology concerns of IT managers. Overwhelmingly, the results spoke to the many different competing priorities within an enterprise IT environment, and managers’ and administrators’ need for tools that streamline processes and save them time. “Our research shows that IT managers and administrators alike are … More Survey of IT Managers Highlights Top Cybersecurity Technology Concerns
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