When I first installed my server, I was given the option of installing updates automatically. At the time I reckoned it would be better if I did it all manually, and so chose to install all updates manually. This includes security updates. The best option is to allow Ubuntu to install security updates automatically, and…
At home I use Googles Picasa for organising and viewing my photos on my day to day laptop. After downloading a batch of new ones from my phone, its a great way of deleting the ones you dont want, sorting the rest and browsing them all when you want to revisit those old memories. Afterwards…
After installing your web server and its accompanying MySQL database, there is a built-in MySQL script you should run which will run a number of actions to further secure your database. This does some simple post-install security checks and tidy-up operations, and is a good way to set your security baseline. Simply go to the…
IT security is a broad topic, and many businesses have a number of different measures in place to protect themselves as best they can against the wide variety of threats that they face online. If you had to audit or assess your or your companies current security position, where would you begin to look? How…
Many small businesses have enough on their plate already. Managing staff, stock, social media, taxes, customers, etc, the list just goes on. When you are using the internet for your business, whether you are a traditional bricks-and-mortar or fully online business, security becomes another issue that you just don’t often have the time for. But…
Facebook is the undoubtedly the dominant force in social media. It is the online market leader with over 2.8 billion users, and for millions of people, it is their primary means of interaction with others on the internet. To many people, their Facebook account holds massive value, due to these interactions, their posts, and the…
I'm delighted to have been asked to give a talk at a virtual seminar for Small and Medium Businesses. Just under half of all cyber attacks are targeted at SMBs, so this is really a key area to focus on as more of our lives move online. Taking place on August 6th 2021, we will…
When running a small or medium business, securing your computer systems can be a challenge. It often comes across as a very technical topic, which can confuse the best of us, and if you don't know where to start you end up with gaps in your security strategy which can be exploited by an attacker.…
One of the great features of WordPress is the ability to automatically update plugins and themes. Given the number of third party plugins and themes available to customise your website, it is no surprise that 96% of vulnerabilities found on WordPress sites are from plugins and themes. Attackers have an easier time in exploiting websites…
When it comes to securing your business from cyber threats, you have limited time, money and energy to spend, so where do you begin? To answer this, you need to assess the risks to your business, and focus on the higher risk areas first. Risk management is about considering what events can occur that will…