Infosecurity Blogs
So I've Removed Admin Rights...What Now?
Restricting user admin rights is just one important part of improving data security.
Tanium Versus Tachyon: The Big Beasts of the Endpoint Detection and Remediation Jungle go Head-To-Head
Failure to research next generation EDR tools can result in buying a solution unsuited to today’s workplace.
To Reward, or Not to Reward
Many CSOs have resorted to incentives and punishments to enhance employee reporting of suspect emails and cyber activities, but which of these really work?
Should We be Looking Down Under to Improve Our Security?
Organizations that can implement the Essential Eight measures are more likely to be secure against an online assault.
What Can the World Cup Teach Us About Cybersecurity?
Just like with World Cup results, in cybersecurity it is not always the team with the strongest players or the best technical strategy that wins.
Back to the Basics - Why we Shouldn't Discount the Lessons of the Cyber Essentials Scheme
How the Cyber Essentials scheme can aid your cybersecurity resiliency.
Security Culture has to be Intentional and Sustainable
Your security culture is – and will always be – a subcomponent of your larger organizational culture.
The Perils of Full Administrator Rights
Gaining access to administrative rights is one of the most potent weapons for any malicious agent
Why is the Lucrative Cybersecurity Field still Struggling to Hook Prospective Practitioners?
Only 9% of millennials state they are interested in pursuing cybersecurity as a career at some point in their lives.
Dixons Carphone Breach & GDPR: What’s Next?
The first big-name breach post-GDPR has been confirmed, so what can we expect to happen next?
To Inform or Not to Inform, There Should be No Question
The responsibility of security specialists to both be informed and inform others.
The Virtuous Circle between Security Culture and Security Behavior
When values come into conflict, organizations stand to see all their hard work around security policies come undone.
Cities Must Do More to Modernize Technologic Infrastructure
There is no shortage of motivation for cities to modernize.
GDPR Questions Answered: Are you still Covered if you Leave Europe?
If you're an EU citizen, are you still protected under GDPR if you leave the EU to live in Asia? Data Protection advisor Jon Baines answers your compliance questions.
GDPR in Schools: The View from a DPO and School Governor
The recent DfE GDPR Toolkit for Schools does not cover all the scenarios of GDPR and/or how to implement the policies necessary to help ensure the rules are followed.
Using Marketing Strategies to Influence Security Behaviour
When it comes to influencing security behavior, it’s helpful to first look at effective marketing strategies.
GDPR Questions Answered: Is My Blog Compliant?
Is my blog compliant with GDPR? Jon Baines from NADPO answers your questions.
Don't WannaCry Again? Here's How to Prevent it
A year since WannaCry, how much has security learned about applying the basics?
GDPR Questions Answered: Do We Need Consent to Hold Information in a Database?
Does a database of available information comply with GDPR? Jon Baines from NADPO answers your questions.
Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World and Created Confusion around Security Analytics
How poor explanations and bad scientific method have twisted belief and understanding in both science and security analytics