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11.11.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 2 min read
Social engineering is one of the most effective attack methods used by cybercriminals.
It doesn’t exploit vulnerabilities in IT systems — it exploits human psychology: trust, urgency, curiosity, and lack of suspicion.
What Is Social Engineering? Social engineering is the art of psychological manipulation designed to trick victims into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise organisational security.
08.11.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 2 min read
Remote work has become the norm for many organisations.
While it offers flexibility and comfort, it significantly increases cyber risk — from phishing to data leaks.
That’s why every company, regardless of size, must implement strong remote-work security practices.
Why Remote Work Security Matters Remote environments combine private Wi-Fi networks, personal devices, shared documents, and video calls.
Each element is a potential attack vector if not properly secured.
The goal is business continuity while keeping corporate data safe.
06.11.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 2 min read
Cloud services have become the backbone of modern organisations.
They deliver scalability, flexibility, and anytime access — but they also introduce new security challenges.
Protecting data in the cloud requires the right technical controls and well-designed policies.
What Is Cloud Security? Cloud security encompasses the policies, practices, and technologies used to protect data, applications, and infrastructure in cloud environments.
It is governed by the Shared Responsibility Model:
04.11.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 2 min read
In the age of hybrid work, more and more organisations are adopting BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies — allowing employees to use personal laptops, smartphones, and tablets for work purposes.
It’s convenient and cost-effective, but it also introduces significant data-security challenges.
What BYOD Actually Means BYOD is a model where employees use their privately owned devices to perform job-related tasks.
It increases flexibility and comfort, yet it demands strict, clearly defined security rules to protect corporate information.
27.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 3 min read
Every device connected to the corporate network — laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone — can become an entry point for cybercriminals.
In the era of remote and hybrid work, endpoint security is one of the most critical components of organisational protection.
Why Endpoint Security Matters Endpoints are frequently the weakest link in the security chain.
Malware infection, device theft, or a single user mistake can lead to data breaches and compromise the entire corporate network.
26.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 3 min read
Data loss is one of the most serious threats to any company — regardless of size.
A ransomware attack, disk failure, or human error can paralyse operations in minutes.
That’s why regular backups and a solid recovery plan are the foundation of cybersecurity and business continuity strategies.
Why Backups Matter Backups protect against data loss caused by:
24.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 3 min read
No organisation is completely immune to cyberattacks.
That’s why having an Incident Response Plan (IRP) is crucial — it enables quick identification, containment, and elimination of threats.
A good plan minimises financial, operational, and reputational losses, and shortens the time to restore systems to full functionality.
Why an Incident Response Plan Matters The response plan is the foundation of an effective security strategy.
It allows:
22.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 3 min read
In every company, employees are the real first line of defence against cyberattacks.
Even the most advanced technical controls are useless if the team doesn’t recognise threats and follow safe practices.
That’s why regular cybersecurity awareness training is one of the most effective (and cheapest) ways to protect data and reputation.
21.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 2 min read
Strong passwords are still the first line of defence against hacking and data leaks.
Even with the rise of passwordless authentication, most organisations continue to rely on passwords as the primary authentication mechanism.
That’s why it’s crucial to know how to create and rigorously enforce effective password policies.
Why Strong Passwords Still Matter Strong passwords prevent unauthorised access to systems, applications, and corporate data.
They protect against brute-force, credential-stuffing, phishing, and stolen-credential attacks.
20.10.2024
by:
Piotr Wichrań
· 3 min read
In an era of daily phishing attacks and massive password leaks, two-factor authentication (2FA) has become a fundamental pillar of digital security.
It’s a simple yet incredibly powerful way to protect both personal and corporate accounts.
What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? 2FA is an authentication method that requires two separate forms of identity verification — usually a password plus an additional factor (code, app, or physical device).
Even if a cybercriminal steals your password, they still can’t log in without the second factor.
