In today's world of cybersecurity, where risks change so quickly, it's more important than ever to keep your defenses strong. The Windows Defender Firewall is an important line of defense because it keeps your system safe from hackers and people who aren't supposed to be there. But turning on this firewall isn't enough; it needs to be regularly checked for state and setup changes to make sure it's working properly.

Software developers push thousands of lines of code every day, helping enterprises shape the tools and applications we all rely on, starting from banking to entertainment. However, we shouldn’t forget that behind every successful deployment lies a hidden challenge – what cyber security measures should be taken to protect the source code, hardware and software products, and critical company and customer data?

Our breakthrough ML model FP Remover V2 slashes false positives by 80%, setting a new industry standard for secrets detection. Discover how we're helping security teams focus on real threats instead of chasing phantom alerts.

We probably do not need to cover this, but we’ll provide a quick overview – M365 has a host of advantages, including scalability and convenience. Because the platform is cloud-based, businesses can effortlessly access their data and applications and shift to fully remote or hybrid working models without the common challenges of such a transition.

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security Human-related security failures are rarely about incompetence. Most organisations view security as a problem to be solved through training modules, awareness campaigns and strict policies, yet beneath this mechanical approach lies a deeper truth: our relationship with security at work mirrors our basic human needs for safety, belonging and professional dignity.

As Black Friday approaches, consumers and retailers are gearing up for deals—while cybercriminals prepare to exploit any vulnerabilities. With online shopping at its peak, hackers are poised to take advantage of the busiest, most hectic moments. Retailers face a significant challenge: safeguarding customer data and profits. A 2024 Verizon report shows that system intrusions, social engineering, and web vulnerabilities cause 92% of retail data breaches.

In the time it takes you to finish this post — perhaps even this sentence — it is more than likely that ransomware will disrupt yet another business, causing extensive delays and irrevocable damage. Across the globe, ransomware attacks continue to increase in frequency, sophistication, and consequence, littering headlines with cautionary tales and sobering statistics. Over the next decade, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that global ransomware damage will grow by 30 percent annually.

Azure Security Best Practices: Don't Get Caught with Your Cloud Pants Down Executive Summary The cloud isn't some futuristic fantasy anymore, folks. It's the backbone of modern business, and Azure is charging hard, fueled by AI, to potentially dethrone AWS by 2026. But with this breakneck adoption comes a harsh reality: security can't be an afterthought.

If there’s one fraud statistic worth dwelling on as Fraud Awareness Week 2024 passes, it’s this – in the past year, scams of one type or other siphoned $1 trillion globally, according to the Global Scam Alliance’s State of Scams Report 2024. But this figure only scratches the surface of cybercrime’s total global cost, projected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, the world’s leading source of cyber research.

Cybercrime and online harms are rapidly evolving, impacting millions annually in England and Wales alone. Recognising the complexity and urgency of these issues, The Cyber Helpline has undertaken a thorough analysis to examine the critical gaps in the processes of reporting, investigation, and prosecution faced by victims. Drawing on our data and insights from across England and Wales, we explore the journey of victims from the initial impact through to potential prosecution.