Ransomware's ascent from a minor crime to a multi-billion-dollar industry shows the seriousness of the danger to corporations. But even though Ransomware has been making the news regularly for the past five years, it is not new to hold user data or systems hostage and then demand a payment to get them back. This article will look at the evolution of ransomware, from its first known attack in 1989 to the vicious threat it has become in the present.

Penetration Testing, by definition, is "A method for gaining assurance in the security of an IT system by attempting to breach some or all of that system's security, using the same tools and techniques as an adversary might."

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and businesses need to be aware of the dangers they pose. In this blog post, we will discuss how ransomware attacks take place, the threats they pose, and the aftermath for businesses. We will also provide tips for protecting your business from ransomware attacks. If you prefer a watch over a read, our consultant breaks Ransomware down in the video below.

Did you know that a third of all businesses will experience a cyber-attack this year? And that's just the ones that are reported! The fact is, if you're not doing penetration testing on your business, you're at risk. In this blog post, we'll break down what penetration testing is and why it's so important for businesses. We'll also discuss the risks of not having security testing done, and how it can impact your bottom line.

A Penetration Test commonly consists of assessing; the confidentiality, integrity and availability of an information system, widely known as the CIA triad. There are numerous penetration testing approaches. This can include black-box testing, white-box testing and grey-box testing which all, in turn, provide remediation advice. However, the three types of testing define different approaches the consultant takes during an assessment and all have different benefits and disadvantages.