Gerald Beuchelt

There is no question that digitalisation has brought newfound opportunity to businesses; however, as we are all painfully aware, it has also made them more vulnerable to security risks. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s the human factor which is increasingly the weakest link in the security chain. Whether it’s the rise of remote working with people choosing where they work, or the blending of personal and professional devices as networks are opened to large volumes of unsanctioned devices. Last year was touted as the year of the data breach, with the number of breaches resulting in exposed records rising by 54% for the first…

With database breaches and ransomware attacks making daily news, security is now a top priority for companies, and collaboration solutions are no exception. In the current age of global connectivity, video conferencing and collaboration technologies have become an inescapable part of doing business. Business partners and remote employees around the world rely on these solutions to stay connected and communicate effectively, especially when in-person meetings aren’t possible. While it’s easy enough to say, “my company needs a new web conferencing tool,” deciding on a secure solution capable of meeting the needs of your business is another matter entirely. In particular,…

Despite the well-publicised growth in cyber-attacks every year, both in number and complexity, businesses are still struggling to implement effective security policies. It’s no secret that weak passwords are a leading security threat and bad password habits are far too common.    Yet businesses are struggling to quantify their own level of password risk, even those that use password managers. Why? They lack proof of their policies’ effectiveness. They’re missing visibility into their employees’ behaviours. And they can’t verify how they compare to others of similar size, industry or location, including competitors.    That is why we undertook an effort to analyse the password habits of…

The City of London Police announced that they will be hiring a team of cyber detectives, amid growing concerns of cyber-attacks throughout London. While these detectives will no doubt be a great asset to the police force, companies can also look to their staff to play a key role in protecting their business. The day-to-day employee will most likely be the one to witness something suspicious before it has a chance to fully impact the business. Therefore, it’s important to create an office culture that regulates itself, with staff being aware of the threats to the business and knowing who…