UK Finance is warning consumers to be on the lookout for “smishing” text message scams from criminals exploiting the coronavirus outbreak. Smishing is when criminals use text messages impersonating other organisations to trick people into giving away their personal and financial information or money. These scam texts often claim to…
Cyber Security
The Top Three Global Cyber Security Threats for 2020
In the year ahead, organisations of all sizes must prepare for the unknown, so they have the flexibility to withstand unexpected, high-impact cyber security events. To take advantage of emerging trends in both technology and cyberspace, businesses need to manage risks in ways beyond those traditionally handled by the information…
Cyber Hygiene: Protecting Endpoints
In today’s workplace employees want the best devices, tools and environment to work without fear of cyber-attacks. However, with daily stories of data breaches, the security of devices and data has become a primary concern for organisations. Approaching 2020, businesses can no longer afford to be reactive when it comes…
The Identity Challenge: How Can Banks Know Who’s Who?
Technology has transformed the world of banking, bringing all manner of new services to the table and revolutionising the way that customers manage their finances. Gone are the days of fixed branches and localised appointments. Today’s banking is done with the click of a button. However, technology has also brought…
Security vs. Convenience: Delivering Seamless, Secure Service Experiences
Customer identity is a precious asset and a highly prized commodity. As the financial services industry has become more digitised down the years, customers’ digital identity decides what they can do and what online services they have access to. This has been revolutionary for the customer experience. So long as the…
Security by Design: How Standards Help Business Combat Today’s Cyber Threats
Digital transformation is a process that’s driven from the boardroom. And as organisations digitise all their operations, C-suite executives are impelled to join a conversation that was until recently the preserve of the Chief Information Officer and ICT teams. It’s quite an understatement to note that the cybersecurity landscape has changed…