Protect
Protect is one of TechFinitive.com’s five key pillars. Here, we provide in-depth analysis of emerging threats to businesses along with a wealth of articles that will never go out of date – because the sad truth is that attackers will always be after our data.
We have a particular focus on ransomware, from simple guides to the key terms to the real-world after effects of a phishing attack. But we also want to provide practical advice on how to protect your business, whether that’s putting defensive measures in place or reminding people of the basics of cyber hygiene.
One of our key advantages is the depth and breadth of our writers’ experience. Davey Winder is one of the UK’s most respected cybersecurity journalists, having won numerous awards (it helps that he was once a hacker himself) and been covering cybersecurity ever since it became a “thing” in the 1990s.
We also draw on the knowledge that KG Orphinades earns in their day job, advising local small businesses on how to stay secure (KG also runs a website dedicated to VPNs). Last, and most definitely not least, Simon Edwards is CEO and founder of SE Labs, one of the world’s leading security testing labs, and a board member of the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO).
If you have a story that you would like to share – and we are happy to keep company names anonymous – then email us at [email protected], follow us on Twitter or join our community on LinkedIn.
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Critical vulnerability bypassing Windows SmartScreen warning shows why layered security defences matter
A high-rated vulnerability bypassed Windows' SmartScreen warning, analysis shows, but this only emphasises need for layered protection
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How single sign-on creates a dangerous false sense of security
Ev Kontsevoy explores how single sign-on as a cybersecurity measure lulls businesses into a dangerous false sense of security.
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What caused the CrowdStrike outage — and what happens next
This "Microsoft IT outage" was caused by a security company patch, and it wreaked havoc. Here, we go behind the headlines to try and learn the lessons
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Enhancing patient data security with an EDMS: lessons from the London hospital cyberattack
In light of the recent cyberattack on multiple hospitals in London, Jon Pickering, CEO of Mizaic, explores how the adoption of electronic document management systems (EDMSs) can enhance patient data security.
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Chris Doman, CTO and Co-Founder of Cado Security: “I think threats generally don’t change as fast as some people like to claim”
We interview Chris Doman CTO and Co-Founder of Cado Security and well-known for building the popular threat intelligence portal ThreatCrowd.
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King’s Speech moves cybersecurity in the right direction
The King’s Speech has given us a much better idea of how the new Labour government will tackle cybersecurity challenges
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It’s time to shift from basic security awareness training to influence programs
Rob Robinson goes into detail about the current threat landscape, including the threat of burnout for security professionals, and why awareness training is now unfit for purpose
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James O’Sullivan, CEO and Founder of Nuke from Orbit: “We should all aspire to do more than just what’s required”
We interview James O'Sullivan, CEO & Founder, Nuke from Orbit, a fintech and security platform designed to mitigate the impact of breaches.
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Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online: “Due to deepfakes, businesses also risk falling foul of regulatory compliance”
Not worried about deepfakes? You should be, as we discovered during our interview with Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer at ISMS.online team
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Internet Explorer zero-day stealthily targets Windows 10 and 11 users
Security researchers at Check Point have revealed a zero-day exploit that has been using Internet Explorer to install malware for at least a year.
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The rise of fincrime: how technology can better protect financial firms and their customers
In this opinion article, fintech CEO Andrew Doyle explains why technology can be the key factor to protect financial firms from fincrime
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Duncan Jones, Head of Quantum Cybersecurity at Quantinuum: “Many leaders are now recognising that quantum computers will completely reshape cybersecurity”
We interview Duncan Jones, Head of Quantum Cybersecurity at Quantinuum, the largest integrated quantum computing company in the world.
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Amazon joins EU Internet Forum to fight terrorist material and other online threats
Amazon has signed up to become a member of the European Union Internet Forum (EUIF), a European Commission funded body set up to tackle some of the worst online ills.
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Mike Britton, CISO at Abnormal Security: “The job for security leaders is only getting harder”
We interview Mike Britton, CISO at Abnormal Security, where he leads the information security and privacy programs.
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CocoaPods and the biggest Apple app exploit that never was (probably)
Security researchers have revealed a bunch of decade-old vulnerabilities in the open-source CocoaPods dependency manager used to develop iOS and macOS apps
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Camellia Chan, CEO of Flexxon: “‘Generative AI is a goldmine for cybercriminals”
We interview Camellia Chan. named one of Singapore’s Top 100 Women in Tech 2023 and CEO and Co-Founder of Flexxon
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AI is not medicine for cyberattacks
AI is not the cure for cyberattacks. It may treat the symptoms, but it won’t treat the root cause, argues Ev Kontsevoy in this opinion piece.
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Simon Horswell, Senior Fraud Specialist at Onfido: “Artificial intelligence is a key weapon in the battle against deepfakes'”
We interview Simon Horswell, a former UK immigration officer and now Senior Fraud Specialist at Onfido, who tells us how to fight deepfakes and modern-day fraudsters.
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US federal agency warns that VPNs might not be secure enough for your business
Is your VPN secure enough? The CISA thinks the answer may be no, and Davey Winder can't help but agree as he casts his eye over recent attacks
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Don’t fall for these DDoS myths
Uncover the truth behind common DDoS attack myths with insights from Donny Chong, Director at Nexusguard, a leading cybersecurity firm.