Ignore this at your peril…

You’ve built a business, solved a problem, hired a team and planned for your future. There’s only one thing that can bring your empire crashing down before you can say “two-factor authentication”, and that’s a data leak. Since we’re literally obsessed with security, we’ve brought in the big guns — Jamie Akhtar of CyberSmart— to get you back on track.

Ignore this at your peril…

You’ve built a business, solved a problem, hired a team and planned for your future. There’s only one thing that can bring your empire crashing down before you can say “two-factor authentication”, and that’s a data leak. Since we’re literally obsessed with security, we’ve brought in the big guns — Jamie Akhtar of CyberSmart— to get you back on track.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There's enormous amount of advice on the internet, but it can be difficult to know how to get to started. At CyberSmart, we believe that Cybersecurity should be accessible and easy for everyone. So we've created a series of guides on how to protect your data, this week we're tackling passwords. 

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There's enormous amount of advice on the internet, but it can be difficult to know how to get to started. At CyberSmart, we believe that Cybersecurity should be accessible and easy for everyone. So we've created a series of guides on how to protect your data, this week we're tackling passwords. 

In cyber, traditional compliance models are ineffective, inefficient and can sometimes cause a headache. So we decided to say CIAO to traditional compliance.

In cyber, traditional compliance models are ineffective, inefficient and can sometimes cause a headache. So we decided to say CIAO to traditional compliance.

We are thrilled to be partnering with IASME and Tresor Security to offer discounted Cyber Essentials Certifications for £225 plus VAT (instead of £300 plus VAT) and FREE platform use for one year for registered charities.

We are thrilled to be partnering with IASME and Tresor Security to offer discounted Cyber Essentials Certifications for £225 plus VAT (instead of £300 plus VAT) and FREE platform use for one year for registered charities.

At every cyber security event, people talk about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It seems as the Cyber Security industry is obsessed with this new law and makes sure that everyone else knows about it too. Companies, consultants and lawyers are hopping on the GDPR train, because there is a significant opportunity for new services and products. However, there is also a lot of misconception going around and scaremongering, which is stereotypical for the cyber security industry.

At every cyber security event, people talk about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). It seems as the Cyber Security industry is obsessed with this new law and makes sure that everyone else knows about it too. Companies, consultants and lawyers are hopping on the GDPR train, because there is a significant opportunity for new services and products. However, there is also a lot of misconception going around and scaremongering, which is stereotypical for the cyber security industry.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be confusing. There's a wealth of information out there, but what's good advice and what's bad? And how do you get started once you know what you need to do? At CyberSmart, we believe that Cyber Security should be accessible and easy for everyone. So, we've put together a set of simple guides to help you get started, this time we're talking user access control.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be confusing. There's a wealth of information out there, but what's good advice and what's bad? And how do you get started once you know what you need to do? At CyberSmart, we believe that Cyber Security should be accessible and easy for everyone. So, we've put together a set of simple guides to help you get started, this time we're talking user access control.

(1) AWS: Remove (or do not generate) root account access keys

To access Amazon Web Services (AWS), an access key is required to verify your identity and the identity of your applications. An access key consists of an access key ID and a secret access key. Anyone with the access key for your root account has unrestricted access to all of your account.

(1) AWS: Remove (or do not generate) root account access keys

To access Amazon Web Services (AWS), an access key is required to verify your identity and the identity of your applications. An access key consists of an access key ID and a secret access key. Anyone with the access key for your root account has unrestricted access to all of your account.

Simple controls your company can implement today to stay protected tomorrow!

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know where to start.

At CyberSmart, we believe cybersecurity should be accessible and easy for everyone. Therefore we have compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. Each week we focus on one control, provide some background information and answer common questions.

Simple controls your company can implement today to stay protected tomorrow!

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know where to start.

At CyberSmart, we believe cybersecurity should be accessible and easy for everyone. Therefore we have compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. Each week we focus on one control, provide some background information and answer common questions.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know how to get to start. At CyberSmart, we believe that Cyber Security should be accessible and easy for everyone.  So we've compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. This week, we're talking anti-virus software.

Cybersecurity and data protection can be overwhelming. There is an enormous amount of advice on the Internet, but it is quite difficult to know how to get to start. At CyberSmart, we believe that Cyber Security should be accessible and easy for everyone.  So we've compiled a series of actionable steps to help you protect your data. This week, we're talking anti-virus software.

With the latest media attention on cyber security incidents and data breaches, I hope you agree with me when I say that we are past discussing the importance of data protection and cyber security. If you still think cyber security is not relevant for start-ups and SMBs, come back next week and let me convince you that it truly matters.

Picture this: a pig, covered in fluffy fur, that lays eggs and gives milk. In German, this is called “eierlegende Wollmilchsau” which is vaguely translated to “Jack of all trades” in English. Unfortunately, I have seen this being advertised in the cyber security sector as well.

With the latest media attention on cyber security incidents and data breaches, I hope you agree with me when I say that we are past discussing the importance of data protection and cyber security. If you still think cyber security is not relevant for start-ups and SMBs, come back next week and let me convince you that it truly matters.

Picture this: a pig, covered in fluffy fur, that lays eggs and gives milk. In German, this is called “eierlegende Wollmilchsau” which is vaguely translated to “Jack of all trades” in English. Unfortunately, I have seen this being advertised in the cyber security sector as well.