Cyber Security Consultancy: Policy and Data Protection
Introduction The team confirms that information security policies are good. Wireless networks are secure, endpoints are protected, and access rights are documented. But then it happens… Fraudulent activity is identified across customer accounts. Then the calls come. Many customers are impacted. Forensics teams are involved. A data breach is traced to an insecure wireless access […]
Cyber Security Consultancy: People
Introduction The workforce is trusted. Roles are defined, systems are secure, and business is thriving. Everything feels under control – that is, until the incident happens… A senior employee, with privileged access, has a serious grudge. One day, they take action. Sensitive payroll data, including names, bank details, and salaries, was leaked online. Headlines […]
Cyber Security Consultancy: Backup and Restore Guide
Introduction The organisation is thriving — a recognised leader in global finance. Trusted by millions to deliver secure, seamless currency exchange and payment solutions. Innovation is driving growth, and digital transformation is accelerating revenue. Everything is working well, until it happens… Suddenly, systems go offline. Customers are locked out. Offices need to close. It’s ransomware. […]
Cyber Security Consultancy: Asset Management Guide
Introduction Imagine the business is thriving. Clients are happy, services delivered, and systems working well. There’s trust in the underlying software. But some things aren’t documented or very well known. Then it happens…. One day, you learn that a flaw in a forgotten piece of software has exposed data – millions of records, stolen […]
Cyber Security Consultancy: Access Management Essentials
Introduction The organisation is thriving, built from the ground up and with many loyal customers. It hasn’t been easy –surviving recessions, global pandemics and even world wars. Then one day, it all falls apart… An employee logs in using their password – but it’s weak and easily guessed. Behind the scenes, the credentials are exploited […]
Legal and Regulatory Lessons from Real-World Breaches
Introduction An organisation has a mixture of technology, new and old. A third party provides IT support. Then it happens… Suddenly, a legacy system stops working. Operations grind to a halt. There’s a massive reliance on old technology. The third-party IT team spent days getting the system back online. There are clear signs of a […]
Why Organisational Structure Matters in a Cyber Security Crisis
Introduction Imagine an organisation experiencing super heavy demand. Everyone’s supporting and juggling multiple roles – working together to get the job done, with no designated lead, and an assumption that everything is covered. Then it happens… A suspicious email is delivered – undetected. A staff member clicks it. Malicious software begins to spread across the […]
Cyber Security Consultancy: Why Planning Prevents Costly Breaches
Introduction The company website is attracting thousands of customers, and orders are flowing smoothly. Everything looks good. Then it happens… You find out that customer credit cards have been compromised. The website is suddenly a key point of focus – for the wrong reasons. A cyber-attack has led to the unauthorised collection of customer […]
ICO Privacy Notice Generator: A Free Tool for UK Organisations
Introduction You run an organisation in the UK, supporting many customers. One day, a concerned client contacts you, asking how their personal information is being stored and used. You pause to think… Names, contact details, and personal information are being collected – but does anyone really know how it’s controlled? There was a time you […]
Email Password Compromise Check
Introduction Imagine waking up to find your personal information has been compromised in a data breach. The attackers have access to your accounts and their using them against you – they’ve gained unauthorised access and are causing huge disruptions. Implications could be financial, legal, psychological and reputational. What if it would have been possible […]