Posts of category: IT Security

Smart Cities Need Smart Security

Through the implementation of smart technology, cities around the world are benefiting from increased efficiency, automation, connectivity, smart transportation, and a more sustainable ecosystem. Boston, for example, provides those living and working within the city access to a ...

Office 365 - The enemy in my inbox

Just as things don’t always go to plan in practice this is also true of information security. Although the security world are discussing defense strategies involving microsegmentation and artificial intelligence, the greatest threat to cybersecurity is still the humble email.

Best Practices for Securing Healthcare Data

The escalation of ransomware and trojan malware combined with the lack of endpoint security caused the healthcare sector to suffer from massive data breaches in 2019.

The Worst Data Breaches of 2019

Another day, another data breach. With more than five thousand data breaches and over seven billion records exposed, 2019 was the worst year on record for breach activity. According to research from Risk Based Security, the number of data breaches within just the first nine ...

Apple macOS Catalina: Plenty of new features and a spotlight on security

The current major release of macOS, Catalina was announced recently. As ever with Apple, the list of changes is very long and ranges from using an iPad as a second screen (SideKick) to the discontinuation of the iTunes app and new apps like ScreenTime,

Building Trust to Create Smart Cities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is having a growing impact on helping to make the lives of citizens easier and more efficient. Smart devices have become increasingly common in the average home, from connected speakers and entertainment devices to smart meters and heating systems.