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Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Ransomware as a service explained: What is RaaS

Ransomware as a service (RaaS) poses a significant threat to cybersecurity. This article explains what RaaS is, how it works, and how to prevent attacks.

By Scott Leach • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight
Malware

Ransomware 2021 - the year and trends in hindsight

2021 saw threat actors turn the dial up on ransomware, with several high-profile attacks against major corporations and critical infrastructure.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Coping with increasing cybersecurity challenges (from the good side and the bad!)
Malware

Coping with increasing cybersecurity challenges (from the good side and the bad!)

Cybersecurity professionals will face increasing pressure in 2022 as attacks escalate, compliance becomes more challenging, and insurance costs rise.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Flipping the traditional security model on its head: taking a data-first approach to cybersecurity

Organisations are shifting towards a data-first security approach as data protection becomes more complex in the digital age.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
11 things IT should be doing (but isn't)
Opinion

11 things IT should be doing (but isn't)

By following these 11 easy steps, IT can streamline and improve data management and protection processes while reducing risk.

By Scott Leach • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021