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How to Safeguard Your Business from Unauthorised Physical Intrusions: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction In today’s interconnected world, businesses face a constant threat of unauthorised intrusions. Whether it’s a physical break-in or a cyberattack, these incidents can have devastating consequences for your organisation.

Unlocking Security: The Case for Placing Ransomware Negotiation Services on Retainer

Introduction: In an era where cyber threats loom large, businesses face the ever-present risk of falling victim to ransomware attacks.

How to negotiate with hackers, and win!

Have you planned for what will happen if you or your organisation is struck with a ransomware demand?

Is it worthwhile hiring a ransomware negotiating services?

Have you planned for what will happen if you or your organisation is struck with a ransomware demand?

Navigating the Moral Quandaries of Ransomware Negotiation

The Ethical Dilemma: Negotiating with cybercriminals poses profound moral quandaries for businesses. On one hand, there’s the imperative to protect sensitive data and restore operations swiftly; on the other, there’s the ethical dilemma of funding criminal activities.

The Urgency of Addressing Ransomware Statistics and Trends

Escalating Frequency: Ransomware attacks have seen an alarming surge in recent years. According to industry reports, there was a 62% increase in ransomware attacks in 2020 compared to the previous year, demonstrating the escalating frequency of these incidents.

Don't Panic, Negotiate: Why Hiring a Ransomware Negotiator in the UK Can Save You Millions (and More)

Don’t Panic, Negotiate: Why Hiring a Ransomware Negotiator in the UK Can Save You Millions (and More)

Do Contractors or Security Consultants legally have to get a DBS Check to work in my company or education setting?

Not sure if Security consultants shold be DBS checked? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Although DBS Checks are not required by law, OFSTED state that all schools in the UK must conduct DBS Checks on staff.

See you at The Security Event 2022 Conference

The Security Event 2022 in Birmingham, UK Brainstorm Security are pleased to announce we will be in attendance at this amazing show designed by the industry for the industry, The Security Event returns to the Birmingham NEC over 5 - 7 April 2022, reuniting installers, integrators, manufacturers, distributors and end users.

World Back up Day

Today is WorldBackupDay: the day to prevent data loss! WHAT IS A BACKUP? A backup is a copy of all your important files — for example, your family photos, home videos, documents and emails.

Hacking the Brain: How & Why Social Engineering Works

Social engineering: the hack that requires no knowledge of code. Despite its relative simplicity the risks associated with social engineering are just as serious as the numerous hacks that have populated recent headlines.