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The world has changed, and the CIS Controls have evolved to reflect those changes.  The increased use of cloud computing, remote working, virtualisation, and outsourcing have all redefined and blurred the edges of the corporate network.  The latest version 8 of the CIS Controls provides a practical framework for organisations of all sizes to identifyRead more

Modern software development makes extensive use of open-source libraries that save development time and money. However, 79% of developers fail to keep those libraries up to date leaving their code vulnerable to newly discovered flaws and vulnerabilities. A new report from testing firm Veracode reveals some worrying trends that Security Managers should discuss with theirRead more

iPhone users should beware after a bug is disclosed that can disable the WiFi system simply by connecting to a hotspot with a specially crafted name. The bug in iOS results from a poorly sanitised input string (Improper Input Validation) and in this case it was a failure to remove escape sequences from the input.Read more

The CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, says that the main threat facing UK businesses and consumers is ransomware coming from cyber criminals. This week Lindy Cameron delivered the Annual Security Lecture to the Royal United Services Institute where she stated that: For most UK citizens and businesses, and indeedRead more

Google is rolling out a new version of their Chrome web browser that fixes a remote code execution vulnerability that is under attack in the wild – the seventh zero day in Chrome so far this year. The new version of Chrome (91.0.4472.114) on Linux, Windows, and Mac resolves four high severity vulnerabilities including CVE-2021-30554Read more

Everyone has heard of hacking, but not many will know of its less-sinister counterpart, ethical hacking. Rather than the image of an evil villain breaking into important software in a dingy basement, imagine someone working alongside important companies and training them in techniques to prevent malicious attacks to their system. Ethical hacking is quickly becomingRead more

Passwords are the keys and locks to everything in our digital lives, which is why it is so important that they are strong and safe. However, password strength is still an ongoing problem, with many people using weak or common passwords and using the same password for multiple accounts.  Here at SecureTeam, we have extensiveRead more

There are big differences between iOS and Android mobile platforms, especially in how they attempt to mitigate cybersecurity threats. For years, iOS has enjoyed the reputation as the most secure mobile operating system; however, recent changes are allowing Android to make some headway and close the gap between the two.  You can never be completelyRead more

Early use of digital technology has been shown to improve language skills in young children, as well as helping to promote their creativity and social development. However, it’s not without risks. Threats to children online include cyberbullying and harassment, invasions of privacy, exposure to inappropriate content and dangerous sexual online activities.  You might be askingRead more

Understanding the principles of Zero Trust Security will help Security and Network Managers evolve their network design to better defend against new and emerging cyber security threats and increased remote working. To understand and appreciate the benefits of the Zero Trust approach, we need to consider the limitations of more traditional network designs that ZeroRead more