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Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. With hybrid working now the norm, many organisations are relying on Cloud services to access data from home or the office. But whenever organisations adopt technological solutions such as this, they must acknowledge the risks that come with it. Indeed, Cloud computing can increase the risk of data breaches and regulatory non-compliance, as well as introducing other vulnerabilities. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC…

Users who do not have the appropriate security awareness training are considered a weak link in the security of an enterprise. These untrained users are easier to exploit than finding a flaw or vulnerability in the equipment that an enterprise uses to secure its network. Attackers could convince unsuspecting users into unintentionally providing access to the enterprise network or exposing sensitive information. Proper training should be provided to users in order to decrease the risk…

Take a glance on social media on any given day, and we’ll hear from commentators stating how there is a (cyber) skills gap and that it must be addressed if we are to meet the challenges we are all increasingly facing.  Let’s be clear about something before we continue. If we are saying that there is a skills gap, then there are organizations out there that are ready to hire cybersecurity professionals now. The assumption…

The initial apps in Google Play were safe, but the creators found a way around the Play Store’s protections to install malware on Android users’ devices. Here’s how it happened and how to stay safe. Image: marchmeena29, Getty Images/iStockphoto A November report from ThreatFabric revealed that more than 300,000 Android users unknowingly downloaded malware with banking trojan capabilities, and that it bypassed the Google Play Store restrictions. The cybercriminals developed a method for successfully infecting Android…

If you are a cybersecurity professional with at least five years of experience, you can take the exam that will boost your career with an elite certification. Here’s a great way to prepare. Image: iStock/LeoWolfert Cybersecurity skills are among the most in-demand in the tech industry, and that isn’t likely to change any time in the near future with good reason. And Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is considered one of the most valuable…