Your smart phone could be a target – follow our advice to avoid being a victim

In late October it was reported that during Liz Truss’s tenure as foreign secretary her smart phone was hacked, allegedly by Russian intelligence forces, writes Cyber Security apprentice Tom Boughton. Sensitive information relating to Liz Truss and the UK Government, including private conversations between herself and other politicians such as Boris Johnson and Kwasi Kwarteng, …

More time given to meet Cyber Essentials Evendine controls

Indelible Data offers a range of packages for Cyber Essentials certification.   In January 2022, the NCSC overhauled the Cyber Essentials scheme with more comprehensive controls and as Cyber Security apprentice Thomas Boughton explains, applicants have been given more time to meet the new requirements. These controls related to in-scope thin client devices, the segregation …

Internet Explorer 11 causing Cyber Essentials Plus failure

Indelible Data offers a range of packages for Cyber Essentials certification. Internet Explorer has reached its end-of-life date and all organisations should ensure it is removed to help protect their systems, and avoid failing Cyber Essentials Plus says Euan Henderson – Cyber Technologist and Cyber Essentials assessor If an unsupported installation is found during a Cyber …

Building a cyber secured construction sector

By Aidan Collins Cyber Security Apprentice Latest guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB),  highlights common cyber security threats to the construction sector. Due to the increasing modernisation of the once analogue construction industry, particularly small to medium sized construction companies are being targeted with …

Should I choose a Penetration Test or Vulnerability Scan?

By Tony Wilson Cyber Scheme Team Leader Key differences between a Vulnerability Scan and a Penetration Test. We are often asked why penetration tests are conducted when there are “scanning vendors” claiming they can perform a weekly automated penetration tests at a fraction of the cost. There is a glaring mistake in this claim, namely, …

Cyber Essentials scope definition under Evendine

Indelible Data offers a range of packages for Cyber Essentials certification. By Tom Boughton Cyber Security Apprentice. The new Cyber Essentials Evendine standard was introduced in January, bringing with it some significant changes to the scheme requirements particularly around Cyber Essentials scope definition. Key changes include: Scope The Cyber Essentials scope definition also changed under …

Cyber Essentials Plus – 11 challenges under Evendine

Indelible Data offers a range of packages for Cyber Essentials certification.   By Tony Wilson Lead Assessor This Checklist has been written to inform all applicants of the Fail criteria of the Cyber Essentials Scheme at PLUS level (CE Plus). This list is not exhaustive, but highlights the common issues companies are finding – some …

Bring your own device securely

By Euan Henderson Cyber Security Technologist As more employees use their own devices for work, it’s crucial to ensure that company data is only accessed from secure business-approved applications. An employee may choose to use a new application to access company data if their existing application is not user friendly. Even though this is being …

Cyber Essentials Evendine – what you need to know.

Indelible Data are a highly respected Cyber Essentials Certification Body and have Certified over 2,500 companies to the scheme. We have produced the definitive guide to passing Cyber Essentials, for more information click here.   The Cyber Essentials Scheme has had its first major overhaul since IASME became the sole NCSC delivery partner in April …

Abbey scores distinction despite lockdown

A Maryport apprentice has achieved a Distinction despite going into lockdown only a week into her apprenticeship. Abbey Wright, 20, began work at Indelible Data in March 2020 just as the Coronavirus pandemic hit the UK forcing all staff to stay at home. Despite the difficulties of working from home away from her mentor, she …