How continuous vulnerability scanning works

Vulnerabilities refer to software coding flaws and system misconfigurations that can provide attackers with direct, unauthorized access to a system or network. For example, a hacker can exploit a software vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information or a malicious user can exploit a misconfigured service to gain privileged access.

Vulnerability scanners help prevent data breaches and system exploitation by ensuring systems are properly configured, patched and kept up-to-date.

How phishing simulations help train users

Phishing is a rampant threat that can be enormously destructive. In most cases, hackers disguise themselves as trustworthy entities and ask users for their passwords and usernames in a convincing way. By obtaining this information, they are able to bypass security protocols simply by logging into the system.

Phishing simulations can be seen as a vaccine for phishing; just as to develop immunity to a virus, you need to administer a small dose of the virus. To defend against phishing in your company you similarly administer realistic simulations so that employees know how to identify and deal with real phishing threats when they arise.

How do network audits and assessments work?

Network assessments play a critical role in cyber security, allowing businesses to find holes in their IT infrastructure that could be taken advantage of by hackers. Therefore, proactive network auditing and health checks should be part of every organisation’s regular maintenance routine.

It is impossible for any IT professional, no matter how competent, to predict every potential problem. A network assessment should thus be seen as vital for identifying and shoring up weaknesses in your system and ensuring that your cyber security posture is up to standard.

How dark web monitoring works

The dark web is a set of anonymously hosted websites that can be accessed with specific software, most commonly “TOR” (The Onion Router). These dark websites contain online marketplaces for exchanging illegal goods, including personal information stolen from real people.

It’s like a hacker’s paradise in real life, where you can purchase information that should not be accessible to anyone else. For this reason, it is necessary to monitor the dark web for data breaches. With Fidelis Networks’s specialized tools, organizations can detect any potentially sensitive data that has been exposed and take the necessary steps to protect it.

How user awareness security training works

Our courses are delivered in an interactive and easy-to-absorb way, either through bite-sized browser modules or instructor-led sessions. Furthermore, we reinforce what users learn with tests such as mock phishing simulations and other attack scenarios. This way, employees can remain informed about the ever-evolving threat landscape and take active steps to protect themselves and your business.

User awareness training is one of the most effective cyber security tools available to businesses, as hardened users are more likely to spot and report suspicious activity than those who have never encountered a cyber attack in real life.

How Cyber Essentials certification works

There are two types of certification available: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Both require the same security protections, but the Plus version requires technical verification to be performed in person. If you want to bid on government contracts, then you are required to have at least the Cyber Essentials certification.

Why should you become Cyber Essentials certified? Well, it is a great way to demonstrate to your customers and potential customers that you take cybersecurity seriously, and that you have taken the steps necessary to protect yourself from cyber-attacks. It is also a cost-effective way of doing so; most companies will find that they can get the certification in a matter of days or weeks, rather than months or years.

How becoming ISO 27001 certified works

The objective of ISO 27001 is to establish a framework of standards for how a modern business should manage their information security by addressing people, processes, and technology. ISO 27001 is a part of the ISO 27000 series of information security standards.

This framework helps organisations establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, and continually improve an Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO 27001 ensures that organisations can deliver the same consistent level of security to all customers and partners, no matter where they are in the world and regardless of their size or industry.

How becoming ISO 22301 certified works

Investing in ISO 22301 could be loosely described as an insurance policy for your company. By implementing business continuity practices compliant with this international standard, you are developing a system that will save your company money in the long run by either preventing disruptive incidents from occurring or by becoming capable of faster recovery.

The upfront cost of investing in ISO 22301 is far smaller than the long-term cost of disruption, downtime, or data loss. Going through ISO 22301 helps businesses to fully understand how their data is stored and backed up, and how the entire business can be recovered in the event it is ever necessary. It also helps to identify areas of weakness and inefficiency that could cause disruptions in the first place.

How becoming GDPR compliant works

Compliance with GDPR isn’t just a box-ticking exercise; it should be something that is prioritised whenever implementing or reviewing any technical or organisational controls. Organizations need to be accountable for how they handle data, which means demonstrating compliance is essential.

On paper, GDPR compliance looks like a complicated process; however, Paladin makes it easy to manage with our unique online management system, making it simple for business owners and authorised staff members to manage changes to policy when required.

How becoming PCI DSS compliant works

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) provides specification frameworks, tools, measurements, and support resources to help ensure payment card data security. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the foundation of the council since it encompasses prevention, detection, and reaction strategies for handling potential security incidents.

Everyone from merchants processing card payments to service providers developing applications used for processing card transactions must abide by the PCI DSS rules and standards. If your organization accepts credit or debit cards, it is worth reviewing whether PCI DSS is a requirement for your business.

User awareness training is one of the most effective cyber security tools available to businesses, as hardened users are more likely to spot and report suspicious activity than those who have never encountered a cyber attack in real life.