If only it were as simple as the popular ‘XYZ’ Antivirus (AV) software solution is the best antivirus software and outperforms all the rest. But, unfortunately, sometimes marketing can be deceiving. As expected, popularity and quality do not go hand in hand with most AVs. As a result, there has been poor progress in AV […]
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Jul
Jul
Most of us are aware that there is a huge gap of qualified cyber security talent available to hire. A 2023 study commissioned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) identified that a striking 50% of all UK businesses have a fundamental gap in cyber security skills. With this staggering statistic, it’s no […]
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Jul
Jul
If you are considering getting your organisation SOC 2 compliant, this blog should be an eye-opener. Obtaining SOC 2 compliance could be quite a time challenge in terms of preparation, process and finances. Many achievements come with obstacles, but SOC 2 does not have to be difficult if you plan well. It will be well […]
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Jun
It seems like a long project to reach SOC compliance, right? Well, not if you consider that SOC 2 compliance is a journey and not just a tick box certification. SOC 2 will enable you to embed processes and controls to improve security maturity – demonstrating the operating effectiveness of these controls. How long does […]
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Jun
Jun
As the question ‘why do I need a Cyber Essentials certification?’ continues to arise, Dr Emma Philpott, the Director and CEO of the IASME Consortium Ltd, answers intriguing questions and provides enlightening responses from her point of view in a recent webinar with Risk Crew. Give yourself a moment out of your day & enrich […]
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Jun
Jun
Don’t leave without reading about this invigorating event hosted by Pulse Conferences celebrating the 5th anniversary of the CISO 360 Congress. And guess what, it’s NOT VIRTUAL but Hybrid.💃 We, Risk Crew will be sponsoring this event and we are looking forward to meeting you in person at Victorian Gothic Mansion House Oakley Court, Windsor, […]
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Jun
Jun
What’s the difference between ISO 27001 verses SOC 2? Good question. SOC 2 is becoming increasingly popular as more and more service providers are being asked for tangible evidence that the services they provide – are trustworthy and resilient. This is a direct result of the recent dramatic rise in cyber breaches sourced to the […]
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Jun
Jun
Risk Crew announces part 2 of the SOC-IT-2-ME series, SOC 2 Type 2: How to Prepare for the Audit Webinar. Let us give you an insight into our upcoming webinar. Established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, SOC 2 defines a governance framework for managing sensitive customer information based on 5 Trust Service […]
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Ransomware is affecting increasing numbers of organisations, causing the UK to be the second most attacked country globally (in 2020) for ransomware attacks. Which is costing UK businesses a total of £365 million for the year. It’s a huge figure. What can you do to reduce that figure? The answer to that question is, protect […]
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May
May
Are your IoT devices secure? Internet of things (IoT) devices have seen year on year increases in business and personal use because they are usually beneficial in being convenient and easy to use. IoT devices are used for various purposes, from making smart homes to implementing a business’s security system. As with all internet connected […]