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The following is a clause in Hiscox’s current cyber insurance application form*:
“All [users] with administrative privileges [must] have two accounts: one for everyday usage [..], and another only for administrative tasks (e.g. to install or uninstall programs on a computer; to access all files on a computer and/or network; and to modify or create accounts […]
Cyber 3-2-1: A significant data breach in the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the shadow of shadow IT keeps growing, and Microsoft’s security practises should not distract us from the need to secure our front doors.
A microwave can foil car thieves. What has this got to do with cyber security?
Tin foil can foil car thieves. What has this got to do with cyber security?
Cyber 3-2-1: There’s no silver lining for Google’s Cloud Services, your new car may be a risk to your privacy, and cybersecurity is finally a requirement for medical devices.
Don’t let your concerns about regulatory compliance distract you from the more urgent risk of a cyber attack
While checking your regulatory compliance, make sure someone is also checking the locks on your doors and windows.
LastPass Security Breach: I received some interesting questions about yesterday’s report on the LastPass security breach. Here’s a summary of the Q & A.
When thinking about home security, we don’t just worry about the front door - We know we need to check the back door too. The same applies for IT security.