The Sophos Shake Up
It’s not often I do a write up about a vendor rather than a specific piece of software or kit but my recent experiences with Sophos (both personally and at work) have made a lasting impression I ...
Category Archives: Security
Connecting Ubiquiti Unifi USG to Azure via VPN
As a self confessed Ubiquiti fanboy that wants to learn the Microsoft Azure platform (just well, because), it made sense to attempt to create a Site-to-Site (AKA Site-to-Cloud) VPN connection between ...
Install Splunk on Ubuntu Server via CLI (Command Line)
To install Splunk on an Ubuntu server via Command Line, go through the following steps: Visit the Splunk Downloads page: https://www.splunk.com/en_us/download/splunk-enterprise.html Select the ...
Following the Phisher
A company known to me, let’s call them AcmeIndustry.co.uk, was recently targeted by persistent spear-phishing attacks. Emails we’re being sent to staff which appeared to be from other memb ...
Which Versions of Windows Include Bitlocker?
BitLocker is Microsoft’s native windows encryption tool. It first appeared – albeit in a limited format – on Windows Vista and has been available on Pro or Enterprise Windows versio ...
Protect Yourself from WannaCry RansomWare
The media has been awash with the infection of high profile networks (including hospitals, utility companies and government organisations across the globe) by a new piece of malware called WannaCry. D ...
WannaCry (AKA WanaCrypt0r ) Logo (Vectored or Bitmap)
So while I was writing up a little post about the recent cryptoware outbreak, I tried to find a logo or symbol for the malware behind it called WannaCry. Unable to find one, I knocked something up qui ...
12 Tips for Cyber Security at Home
Below is a series of useful tips for cyber security at home, please note this list is by no means exhaustive and if in any doubt, IT professionals should be contacted 1. Enable Two Factor Authenticati ...
E-Careers US Online Training Course Review (via Android Authority)
So I recently saw an advert on AndroidAuthority.com for a CISSP course for just $29 (with the customary bullshit reduction from $672) but nonetheless, with me planning to go for a CISSP exam in a mont ...
The Flaw in Cyber Security Testing
Despite the title of this article, its important to note that cyber security testing is a really good idea – this article exists simply to highlight that it’s not a complete solution. For ...