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Quantum update 4

Explore recent quantum computing breakthroughs at Caltech and Harvard, and how HSBC is exploiting quantum-powered trading to gain a competitive edge.

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How Travel Scams Work

Learn how travel scams work and how to protect yourself when booking holidays online. Spot phishing attempts and stay safe with expert tips.

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Quantum computing update 3

Explore key quantum updates from Microsoft, Oxford Ionics, the EU, and IBM—impacting cryptography, strategy, and tech innovation.

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UK Retailers Cyber Attack

Learn how UK retailers like M&S faced ransomware attacks and discover expert strategies to strengthen password and identity controls.

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Quantum computing update 2

Zuchongzhi-3 , the UK NCSC post-quantum cryptography guidance and how NVIDIA is pivoting to quantum computing.

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Password Strength Tester

Test staff passwords before hackers do. Our UK-based service finds weak passwords fast—no software, hardware, or remote access required.

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Quantum computing update 1

It’s been a busy couple of months in the Quantum Computing world! Our updates will help you to keep up.

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Long range cyber security forecast for 2025

A look at major cyber security and digital resilience issues that could impact companies in 2025 and beyond.

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Six practical cyber security steps in 2025

Six practical cyber security steps in 2025 you can take to improve your digital privacy!

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What quantum computing means for cyber security

An introduction to Quantum Computing, how to use it, impact on common modern cryptographic algorithms and how to mitigate the cyber security risks.

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Family Office Cyber Security

Cyber attack groups target Family Offices because of the assets under supervision and the relatively poor level of cyber security protection.

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Understanding UK FCA and PRA Operational Resilience

This short article is designed to provide you with a high-level overview of the UK financial regulators requirements relating to operational resilience.

Cybersecurity critical controls

A short article covering Cybersecurity Critical Controls - ideal for small and medium sized companies looking to improve their cyber security posture.

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EU DORA ICT Third-party providers

Learn how EU DORA impacts ICT third-party providers and what financial entities must do to ensure compliance and resilience.

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ICT third party management

How the European Supervisory Authorities are expecting you to manage your ICT third-party service providers.

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Critical ICT Third-Party Providers (CTPP)

Understand EU DORA’s criteria for critical ICT third-party providers and how to assess compliance risks. Free consultation available.

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EU Threat Led Penetration Testing (TLPT)

A short article designed for board level consumption explaining Threat Led Penetration Testing both in terms of key teams and the overall process.

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CrowdStrike and Digital Operational Resilience

In this blog we outline two steps to mitigate the next CrowdStrike like incident. Take control of your ICT Risk. It’s your risk and you can’t outsource it!

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Free digital operational resilience webinars

A series of free digital operational resilience webinars being conducted in July 2024 by IT Security Locksmith

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Certificate transparency and how cybersecurity teams can use it?

Discover how Certificate Transparency helps cybersecurity teams detect threats early by monitoring newly issued digital certificates.

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Strengthening Cyber Resilience

A talk with Chaleit on Cyber Resilience and compliance with the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act.

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Crypto wallet recovery 2.0

Four pitfalls of crypto wallets to protect against: loss, deletion and theft!

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Board Cyber Resilience Leadership

Understanding board level cyber strategy and digital operational resilience through executive cyber risk management.

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How to keep windows 11 running smoothly

Six simple steps to keep your Windows 11 system working efficiently and securely.

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Banned and High-risk AI Use

The new EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act prohibits the use of AI for specific purposes and requires high-risk uses to pass the EU declaration of conformity.