Articles and guides from Remo Belisari, Chartered Cyber Security Professional and NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor, covering Cyber Essentials, IASME Cyber Assurance, Defence Cyber Certification and the wider information-security landscape.
Introduction On 16th April 2025, a penalty notice for £60,000 was released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This followed an investigation of a security incident that took place in June 2022 at a Merseyside-based law firm. This penalty notice is important to understand as it can help us prevent similar incidents and also […]
Introduction On 26th March 2025, a penalty notice for over £3 million was released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This followed an investigation of a security incident that started on 22nd August 2022, with final recovery actions taking place on 23rd May 2023 and impacted services such as NHS 111 and NHS Trusts. […]
Introduction Cyber Essentials Plus (Level Two) is a technical audit that demonstrates protections are in place to guard against the most common forms of cyberattacks. Here, we focus on account separation checks, explaining why these tests are carried out, the benefits, what to expect, and how we help. Aim of Account Separation Testing […]
Introduction Cyber Essentials Plus (Level Two) is a technical audit that demonstrates protections are in place to guard against the most common forms of cyberattacks. Here, we focus on multi-factor authentication and account separation checks, explaining why these tests are carried out, the benefits, what to expect, and how we help. Aim of […]
Introduction Cyber Essentials Plus (Level Two) involves tests to determine whether an internet-based attacker can hack into systems. This article focuses on the malicious software checks that are carried out via email and internet browsing. Here, we look into why these tests are done, the benefits, what to expect, and how we help. […]
Introduction Cyber Essentials Plus (Level Two) is a technical audit to demonstrate that protections are in place, guarding against common forms of cyberattacks. This article takes a deeper dive into the vulnerability assessments and patching checks. We shine a light on these to help show why that testing is carried out, the benefits, what to […]
Introduction With the pace of technology accelerating, staying on top of security vulnerabilities is crucial for organisations of all sizes. Security updates are released on a regular basis, aimed at reducing risk and closing system weaknesses. Cyber criminals are constantly looking to exploit weaknesses for nefarious gain, so a holistic approach to applying security patches […]
Introduction With cyber threats constantly evolving, staying ahead of vulnerabilities is crucial. One significant, yet long-standing vulnerability relates to Windows Server Message Block Version 1 (SMBv1). This outdated protocol allows attackers to gain unauthorised access to systems, posing a serious risk to security. Cybercriminals can use this weakness to infiltrate your network, steal sensitive […]
Introduction With cyber based threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, one (long-standing) vulnerability that continues to demand attention is WinVerifyTrust. This allows cybercriminals to cause damage by installing malicious software in files and disguise it as a ‘trusted software update”. By addressing this flaw, unauthorised access can be prevented, along with data breaches and […]
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Remo Belisari is a Chartered Cyber Security Professional with over a decade of experience advising organisations from start-ups to multinationals across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.
He founded RB Consultancy to provide high-quality, cost-effective cyber security services that reduce risk, support compliance and empower organisations to take ownership of their own security.
Remo holds some of the most respected certifications in the field and is personally involved in every client engagement.
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