Expert Opinions | Digitalisation World

What makes a DDoS successful? I asked myself that question at the end of August when the central bank of Spain, Banco d’Espana, was hit by a DDoS attack that took its website temporarily offline. The bank issued a statement acknowledging the attack and stating that “no damage” had been done...

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GDPR and mitigating cyber-risk

Published in Compliance/Governance/Risk Management Security + Compliance

For digital businesses across all industries and markets, there are a number of risks which freelancers and contractors may face as a result of the new regulations. Here, Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, founder of on-demand insurance provider Tapoly, discusses the ins and outs of GDPR and the risks...

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How unguarded privileged access can turn a breach into a catastrophe

Published in Identity/Access Management Security + Compliance

It has become increasingly accepted by many organisations that a security breach, in some form or another, is unavoidable. Even the most robust and cutting-edge security defences can potentially be thwarted by a dedicated adversary armed with new attack techniques. From the downtime to the cost of...

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Sizing up email threats for your business

Published in Datacentre + Network Security Security + Compliance

No matter the size, all organisations are at risk of being the next target of a cyber-attack. Attacks take on a variety of forms, from phishing scams, malware to ransomware, each requiring its own security measures. So how do you as a business owner protect your organisation against a multitude of...