What cyber security lessons can the public sector learn from SMEs?
Nick Denning, CEO of Diegesis, discusses the lessons the public sector can draw from recent cyber attacks on major retailers, emphasising the importance of viewing these incidents not as isolated accidents but as actionable case studies Recent cyberattacks targeting M&S, Co-op, and Harrods in the retail sector continued to disrupt operations and make headlines weeks […]
Lessons to be learnt from recent high-profile cyber hacks
Our CEO, Nick Denning, looks at what Public Sector organisations could learn from private sector cyberattacks and hacks Recent cyberattacks, on several high-profile players, identify third parties as the initial point of attack. Partners and suppliers become the back door entry point to the systems of the actual target organisations where real mayhem can be […]
Protecting the Public Sector Against Cyberattacks
As the threat of cyberattacks continues to grow and the impacts become ever more devastating, Nick Denning, our CEO and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, outlines the strategies which public sector organisations can take to protect against attack and mitigate the effects if cyber criminals do break through. The Elephant in the Room? […]
Build your defences against cyberattacks to stay safe and out of the headlines
As the number of cyber attacks hitting the news continues to grow, Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, looks at how best to protect your own organisation and identify the ‘weakest link’ in your security which might leave you exposed. Cyberattacks are headline news This […]
Building a Practical Cyber Security Risk Awareness Strategy
Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple public sector IT transformation projects shares his thoughts on what makes a successful risk awareness strategy. Risk management involves: Risk Management in practice A practical example of risk management is pouring concrete for building foundations. If more than a certain amount of rain falls […]
Has cybersecurity become the number one global risk?
The World Economic Forum (WEF), which met virtually in January 2022, warned of the increasing global risks from cybersecurity failures. The WEF’s 17th annual Global Risks Report cites the world’s growing dependency on digital systems as fundamentally changing societies. It is a trend that has been intensified by the Covid19 pandemic. The WEF report notes that at […]
Has cybersecurity become the number one global risk?
The World Economic Forum (WEF), which met virtually in January 2022, warned of the increasing global risks from cybersecurity failures. The WEF’s 17th annual Global Risks Report cites the world’s growing dependency on digital systems as fundamentally changing societies. It is a trend that has been intensified by the Covid19 pandemic. The WEF report notes that at […]
Are your legacy systems an open door to cyber attacks?
How would your business cope if systems of record or product and supply chains were disrupted by a cyber attack? Nick Denning CEO of Diegesis discusses the issues and proposes six steps to protect your organisation and its legacy systems. Often the business systems you rely on most can be the most neglected. They have […]