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Securing The Accounting Sector - 6 Steps to Building a Strong Cyber Security Posture In a Highly Targeted Industry
Small and medium-sized accounting firms are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyber criminals. Accounting firms have experienced a staggering 300% increase in cyber-attacks since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, strengthening cyber security posture must become a top priority for firms seeking to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats….
Cyber Security for a New Age - How AI is Shaping the New Era of Cyber Threats and Defence
As Cyber Security Awareness Month concludes at PureCyber, we turn our attention to one of the most pressing issues in the tech world - Artificial Intelligence. The rapid integration of AI across various sectors has revolutionised not only business operations but also the strategies employed to combat an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. We explore the various ways AI is changing the threat landscape and how organisations are harnessing AI’s advancements to bolster their defence efforts…
An Industry in the Firing Line? - What are the Biggest Threats to the Professional Services Sector & How Can you Defend Against Them?
As organisations across various sectors continue to embrace digital transformation, the benefits of enhanced efficiency and convenience are accompanied by a significant risk: the evolving landscape of cyber threats. In 2023, the professional and business services industry emerged as the third most targeted sector, accounting for approximately 15% of all cyber-attacks…
Phishing Awareness…Hook, Line & Sinker: What Is Phishing, How To Prevent It And What To Look Out For?
As part of PureCyber's Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, we’re exploring the impact of phishing - a prevalent and often underestimated cyber threat. Outlining various ways in which phishing can affect your organisation and employees, we look in-detail at how you can identify and avoid potential phishing attacks within your workplace and underscore the importance of fostering a culture of organisational cyber awareness…
The Fine Line Between Caution and Fear: When Does Vigilance Become Paranoia?
Continuing our Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, PureCyber explores the concept of cyber “paranoia” and its dual nature in the workplace. We examine the fine line between paranoia and vigilance, emphasising the importance of fostering a culture of awareness without resorting to fear, as well as effective strategies to keep cyber security at the forefront of employees’ minds, giving you the tools to cultivate a responsible and alert workforce…
The NIS2 Framework is here: What is it? Do you need it? And how will it improve your cyber posture?
The NIS2 Framework represents a critical evolution in the European Union’s cyber security legislation, expanding the scope and rigor of the original NIS Directive. Set to be enforced from October 17, 2024, NIS2 imposes stringent security requirements on a broad range of essential and important organizations, including sectors such as energy, finance, health, and digital infrastructure.
Cyber Security Awareness Month - Why is it important to keep your “Cyber Hygiene” in check?
Cyber Security Awareness Month serves as a crucial platform for educating organisations and their employees about the persistent and evolving risks posed by cyber threats. As organisations often become preoccupied with identifying new cyber challenges, foundational security practices can inadvertently become neglected, leading to vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can exploit…
The Essential Guide to vCISOs: What are they and do you need one?
Typically, a business’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) steps in to protect an organisation and safeguard its data and other digital assets. But what does a vCISO actually do, and should you recruit one..?
Cyber Security Posture: What exactly is “cyber security posture” and 5 ways you can fix it
Acronyms and buzzwords often feel hard to escape in cyber security, but ‘posture’ is one that you don’t want to dismiss. The term ‘cyber security posture’ refers to the overall security status of an organisation’s network and information systems. Think of it like your business’s immune system – ready to defend against potential cyber attacks and keep everything healthily ticking along.
Practice Makes Perfect: 5 benefits of refining your response to cyber attacks
No business is immune. With new attack methods and constantly changing technology, organisations must be well-prepared and ready to respond when a breach happens. Do you know what to do when your business is attacked? Are you confident in the processes you’ve put in place to deal with a breach?
The Day the world went blue: What happened and what does it mean?
Due to one flawed update, millions of devices around the world went down on Friday July 19th 2024. What caused it and what are the cybersecurity implications?
The AI Effect: Rising Cyber Risks in Manufacturing
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or ‘Industry 4.0’, has transformed how goods are designed, manufactured, and distributed. AI advancements enhance connectivity, productivity, and adaptability across industries but also introduce complex vulnerabilities.
Safeguarding the Supply Chain: Essential Strategies and Practices
Supply chain cybersecurity has become a critical focus area amidst increasing interconnectedness, and with rising threats and notable cyber-attacks, organisations must adopt strong security measures to safeguard operations.
PureCyber Secures £5 Million Investment from BGF to Drive Growth and Innovation
PureCyber is thrilled to announce a £5 million investment from BGF, one of the UK and Ireland's most prominent growth capital investors, to bolster their cyber security offering and expedite their growth.
Glamorgan County Cricket Club Announces Partnership with PureCyber
Glamorgan County Cricket Club announces a three-year partnership with PureCyber, an award-winning global cybersecurity leader in Cardiff.
Skye Cloud and PureCyber Announce Formal Partnership
After 18 months of successfully working together to jointly deliver cyber security and managed IT solutions to corporate businesses across the UK, Skye Cloud and PureCyber are delighted to announce a formal partnership between the two companies to enhance cyber security for UK businesses.
Strengthening Supply Chain Security: Insights and Best Practices
In our interconnected digital landscape, supply chain cyber-attacks are a significant and growing threat. Targeting links between various entities and exploiting vulnerabilities to infiltrate and disrupt systems. By compromising suppliers, attackers can access multiple organisations, bypassing direct security measures that individual organisations may deploy.
Welsh Sports Association Teams Up with PureCyber
PureCyber is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Welsh Sports Association (WSA) to address the escalating cyber risks faced by sports and leisure organisations across Wales.
Is Your Software Supply Chain Your Biggest Cyber Risk?
As organisations move to a more cloud-based approach, the risk of supply chain attacks increases. Find out how you can check and reduce a risk of supply chain attack for your organisation