Christmas Availablity
As a quick update, our security service will be unavailable to new client requests and questions over the Christmas period between 17 December and 9 January. We will continue to…
Security Policy Framework Compliance Tool
As we mentioned recently, the UK Government has released an updated version of the Security Policy Framework (SPF), which details the security requirements for government agencies and departments. It also…
Google launches malware warning service
Yesterday, the well known and heavily used internet search engine Google introduced a service by which it will warn users when it detects malware signatures on their computer. Working in…
Security Guide for the Small to Medium Business
As part of our continuing effort to help raise security awareness and provide business with the tools to improve their own security posture, Halkyn Consulting has produced a security guide…
Spear phishing attacks, prevalent & successful
Previously we mentioned a news item that claimed the International Monetary Fund had been the victim of a "spear phishing" security breach. It seems that this is far from an…
Essential security audit tool – Backtrack 5 bootable USB
For anyone interested in carrying out penetration testing, security audits or other forms of network security self assessment, Backtrack has long been the operating system of choice. Backtrack is a…
Staff Security – an essential part of business
It is often stated that "staff are the most important asset" to any business yet frequently employers fail to take the correct steps to ensure the security of their staff.…
Security Training for your Staff – cost effective security
Security is important and you really should never, ever, scrimp on it because one day the consequences will catch up with you. Just ask Sony, Citibank, The IMF, Codemasters, Eve…
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…