Security Breaches – Easy and commonplace?
On Monday we discussed the problem with people assuming that more and more successful hacks and security breaches were the result of "sophisticated" or "state-sponsored" attackers. Then, on Tuesday, the…
Security resource downloads – Business Guide to Penetration Testing
We would always suggest that any business with even half an interest in protecting its resources, carries out regular penetration tests (pentest) - at the bare minimum when a system…
IMF Security Breached – rumours of state sponsored attacks abound.
Another security breach is in the news today. This time a supposed attack on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has resulted in it network connections being suspended by the World Bank as…
Citibank hacked – customers lose out.
The news about various large scale corporations falling under the onslaught of hackers continues to come out. Last week it was revealed that Citibank's security had been breached with potentially…
Ex-T-Mobile Employees Fined £73,700 for data theft
The ICO has issued another set of fines for misuse of personal data and violations of the Data Protection Act. This instance, however, is clear cut criminal behavior rather than business misuse,…
Surrey Council Fined over DPA offences
The ICO has flexed its muscles against Surrey Council and imposed a £120,000 fine for breaching the Data Protection Act. While this falls well short of the maximum allowed in…
Information Protection Policy – Template for Free Download
Almost every business, what ever its size and function, handles sensitive data. This can range from a list of your customers and their addresses, to full-blown business intelligence systems that…
RSA to replace SecureID tokens – confirms Lockheed Hack linked to compromise
Today, RSA has confirmed that the compromise of its SecureID system assisted the hack on Lockheed Martin. Sadly, as with most things, RSA seem very slow and reluctant to release…
Preventing Identity Theft – free downloadable handout
Identity theft is a genuine risk, for you, your employees, your family and your customers. It may not happen as often as some of the media reports claim, but it…
Information Security Classification Guide – Downloadable Security Resource
Halkyn Security have provided a new security resource for general download. The Information Security Classification Guide is provided to help businesses and enterprises of all sizes develop a coherent and…
Welcome to Halkyn Security Consultancy’s Blog
Welcome. Halkyn Consulting Ltd is a North Wales based security consultancy that offers security risk management advice to clients of all sizes across the globe. As a truly independent consultancy, we ensure…
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