Companies have increasingly been victims of cyber crime, which can prove expensive and detrimental to reputation. One way to mitigate against this risk, DeltaNet’s Darren Hockley suggests, is to think like a hacker.
It is possible to make an ethical career out of being a hacker – and in fact the demand for these kinds of jobs is on the rise.
At a conference in China, Alibaba CEO Jack Ma proclaimed we are just decades away from a robot CEO revolution. He backed that claim up shortly after via a television interview with CNN, predicting that, in 30 years, a robot would grace the cover of Time Magazine.
Uber knew it was the victim of a data breach in October 2016, but made no move to notify the proper authorities. Those whose personal details, the likes of names and email addresses, were snatched, weren’t made aware either.
A look at minimising the risk of phishing attacks as the numbers continue to grow, affecting businesses and individuals alike.
It’s summertime! Which also means it’s a time for family, fun and travel. The chances are, you’ll be taking your laptop wherever you go, and of course, you’ll be taking your smartphone – do not forget to be cyber-safe.
When it comes to business cyber attacks, we have found that organisations are often confident in the defences they have in place.
Organisations are only as strong as their weakest link. The National Cyber Security Centre must ensure companies develop a strategy to equip their IT teams.
It may seem overwhelming, but tackling the EU GDPR strategically and logically will make the task more manageable for businesses.
Warning. Restricted area. Deadly force authorised: This is the black ops sign that greets visitors to Area 51 – the top-secret US military base deep in the Nevada desert made famous by the TV series The X-Files.
In the last 12 months, it has become abundantly clear that cyber security threats are a business concern, not an IT or PR issue.
