Welcome to
Security+ magazine
The security threat landscape is always
changing, but there are key challenges
that organisations are currently facing.
In this issue we discuss the introduction
of the EU GDPR, and what you can do to
ensure your organisation is fully
compliant. We also speak to one of the
authors of Cyber Essentials, the security
framework that is becoming a must for
organisations of every size.
We also look into the threat of
ransomware, what you can do to protect
your data from being held to ransom, the
dangers of an unprotected Wi-Fi service to
a business, and understanding that
threats to your data can come from both
outside and inside the company.
To help keep all of our readers secure, and
their family protected, we are offering
everyone a free personal home security
licence to cover their desktop, laptop and
mobile devices.
This exclusive offer, in partnership with
Bitdefender and Trend Micro, is available
to claim today at
www.securityplusonline.co.uk/free
Could the Snooper’s Charter open the floodgates for
online extortion?
What the proposed Investigatory Powers Bill means
for your organisation.
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4 Vital Steps for navigating today’s security threat
landscape
We provide practical help to defend your network
and data.
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Celebs, Corporations and Consumers: Everyone can
be a cyber victim
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The insecurities that haunt public Wi-Fi
Understanding the threats with open Wi-Fi.
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Your Wi-Fi but their usage: Whose responsibility?
Essential advice if you provide guest Wi-Fi.
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5 steps to prepare for the new EU data legislation
Practical steps for any organisation to take.
An insight into the impact on all of us of the current
cyber threatscape.
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Connecting the APT dots
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Top Tips on complying with the EU GDPR
Key insights from a leading legal firm.
Cyber Essentials: Your first step in cyber security
accreditation
We speak to CREST about the new scheme.
Keep your friends close...but your insiders closer
Understanding the threat from organisation insiders
to data security.
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Hide and Seek: How to avoid the attribution trap
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Understanding cyber attacks is essential, but what’s
important in preparing your defence?
A quick win in the fight against data theft
Helpful hints and advice to ensure you are best
prepared to defend against threats today.
We investigate the 6 stages of an APT.
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That’s why we are offering a free
Employee Cyber Security Awareness Day
to one of our readers. We’ll provide an
essential introduction to the modern
network, insights into the latest threats
and most importantly practical tips for
staying safe and secure at work.
For your chance to win, simply visit
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As ever, we welcome your feedback - so if
you have any questions or would like
more information on the articles or
threats featured, please get in touch at
[email protected].
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This issue of Security+ explores many
solutions to the threats to our networks,
but the biggest threat is our users - and
the most powerful defence is education.
Why you should care about ransomware
Key stats on the current trend in malware.
Hit by ransomware? How to ensure business
continuity
We provide some guidance on what to do.