Author: Ashley

the passkey system can present a QR code to scan. Furthermore, this QR system is used for cross-platform integration. Say you were using an iPhone but needed to sign into an account on a Windows PC, you would simply type your username and then scan the QR code that shows up on the PC with…

We are all familiar with passwords, they are used everyday as a protective layer for our accounts and systems. As we stated in our previous article, passwords are notorious for being poorly utilised, leading to them being the common factor in data breaches. In this article we will explore password managers further. They poise as…

We are all familiar with passwords. They are the most common security measure to protect our most crucial systems and accounts. Think of them as the front door to our most important online platforms. The question remains, if we all utilise and understand the concept of passwords, why are they such a flawed means of…

With technological development and the digitisation of modern business operations, Cyber Security has become the forefront of organisational concern. It is commonly stigmatised as a cost-heavy practice and is neglected as a key focus within an organisation – putting a business at risk. But building strong cyber security practices doesn’t need to be expensive or…

Last week we published the top security threats to small sustainable organisations and so we thought this week we could discuss solutions to these threats, specifically in the form of services and tools. If you haven’t read that already, we strongly recommend that you do as it comes hand-in-hand with this week’s blog! So without…

So you’re a small or medium organisation that is sustainability oriented? Great to meet you! At Practical InfoSec, we aim to be of assistance for organisations that are leaving a positive footprint in their respected industry. You may be forgiven for not having Cyber Security at the helm of your organisation, and we empathise. The…

After spending a while working for and with startups, small & medium enterprises, I’ve noticed some trends. For each company I’ve been associated with, I’ve noticed one of the following problems with regards to cyber security: Now, unusually, I will quickly address that last point first. I only experienced this scenario once. I think most…

A security expert, when sitting on the leadership team, can help an organisation meet their objectives by reducing the likelihood and cost of a security breach. This is especially the case for organisations who consider themselves as risk-takers. A full-time security leader or chief information security officer (CISO) is going to cost some pennies. Clearly,…

Want to win a big exciting client? Have they asked you to complete a lengthy, jargon heavy cyber security questionnaire? Want to answer it well and impress them along the way? You’re in the right place. I’ve been on both sides of the table. I’ve been the client who sends you the questionnaire. I’ve designed…

The rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a metric to examine an organisation’s sustainability, along with socially responsible investing brings to light an intriguing way of measurement. This article looks into ESG ratings, and discuss if Cybersecurity is a discipline that fits within it. What are ESG Ratings and how do they operate?…