2020 was a cyber security wake up call for a lot of organisations. Attempting to provide secure remote access and device flexibility quickly exposed the flaws with legacy and on-premises security systems. Moreover, the importance of cyber security to change management highlighted the commercial relevance of effective cyber security maturity. At Six Degrees, we fully …
2020 changed how businesses operate — dramatically accelerating remote working, incentivising digital sales processes, and ultimately placing far greater importance on network connectivity and digital flexibility. These changes bring significant business opportunities, but they also generate cyber security risks. There has been a 400% rise in cyber-attacks during this same period, and 95% of CISOs …
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In October 2020, Hackney Council suffered operational issues following a suspected ransomware attack. The attack caused significant disruption to Hackney Council and its residents. What is the ransomware threat to Local Authorities, and how can you protect your people and your residents? As the coronavirus pandemic rolls on, the cybercriminal fraternity continues to launch cyber-attacks …
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As instruction comes to work remotely across England and the devolved nations, the time comes again for IT leaders to ensure they provide users with the data and applications they need to work wherever they are. Follow these five remote working security tips to ensure your people they don’t pose a security risk when they’re …
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In 2019, the total cost of cybercrime stood at more than $1 trillion. And in 2020, this costly trend is set to accelerate as the unprecedented shift to remote working has opened up endless new avenues of attack. After all, along with remote working came: An ever-expanding number of endpoints The expedited adoption of the …
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A newly-discovered cyber-attack has reached headlines as it wreaks havoc across US federal agencies and large global organisations. What is the SolarWinds hack, what are its implications, and how can you reduce the risk to your organisation? Most of the thousands of cyber-attacks that are launched each year fly well under the mainstream news radar. …
Following a turbulent 2020, the stage is set for a year of growth and recovery in 2021. How can manufacturers leverage technology to overcome challenges and embrace opportunity in 2021 and beyond? 2020 has been a turbulent year for the UK manufacturing sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed serious challenges that manufacturers have had to …
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Cyber security has a visibility problem. Outside of the context of a breach, the Board is likely to only pay attention to cyber when complaining about costs. Cyber security leadership is defined by your ability to explain the value of cyber and gain the support necessary to prevent a breach from occurring in the first …
DevOps has changed the application landscape, delivering agility and enhancing user experience. However, DevOps has the potential to introduce risks if not managed properly. Here’s how to mitigate them. App modernisation for cloud will continue to be a big driver in 2021. The world of developers has moved on massively since the early days of …
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In 2020, the world witnessed a dramatic shift to remote working. At present, nearly half (47%) of the UK workforce works remotely. And although things will likely change once COVID-19 pandemic is defeated, the world of work has been permanently altered, with 86% of employees stating that they hope to continue remote and flexible work …
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