Tag: BYOD
News and information from the Advent IM team.
Time to look at your Social Media Policy
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
Malware delivery methodology We have known for some time that one of the most effective methods of malware delivery is via email spam. We have also come to learn that 40% of that spam now contains ransomware (IBM/CNBC research), so training staff in recognising spam and phishing that can lead to infection, is vital. However, Social […]
Read MoreBYOD vs CYOD Where is the Trend?
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
Guest post from an Advent IM Security Consultant on a key business topic. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), the phrase that has raised more than one eyebrow within the security fraternity and so it should! Allowing a personally owned device to access your corporate network or store any of your sensitive data? The lack of […]
Read MoreEmail Insecurity
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
This time of year, there is an upsurge in phishing and other malicious emails for us to contend with. From phony delivery notices to hoax PayPal problem emails, our inboxes are awash with attempts to invade, defraud and otherwise cause us chaos or loss. So the news that people are not taking the threat from email seriously after […]
Read MoreThe Insider that rarely gets questioned…
- by Ellie Hurst
- Advent IM Blog
Insider Threat certainly isn’t going away, is it? Reading the continual survey results and news items I see published, it will still be an issue for a long time to come. We know that a lot of the Risk that Insiders bring can be mitigated with good policy and process combined with tech that is fit for purpose. But […]
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