Security

Pentesting, short for Penetration Testing, and also known as Ethical Hacking, is a proactive cybersecurity practice. It is a simulation of a real-world cyber attack that attempts to identify vulnerabilities in a company's IT infrastructure, applications, and end user behaviour. But how does it work, and why should businesses do a pentest? This article details the basics, and highlights the importance of regular pentesting for small businesses.

Ransomware is one of the most prevalent and damaging cyber threats facing small businesses in the UK. But when we say Ransomware, what exactly do we mean? This article details exactly what ransomware is, and how small businesses can protect themselves.

What is cyber security culture? At Mason Infotech, a company with a great security culture is one that expects and enables its employees to think about security as a collective and collaborative team effort, rather than just the problem of the IT team. Without a good culture, teams won't engage with the security goals of the business, and companies will be more vulnerable to attacks.

Cyber threats lurk around every digital corner. Cybersecurity is the armour that shields your business, employees, and partner organisations from cyber criminals. This article lists the key types of attacks your security posture is defending you from.

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, and insurance companies are no exception. As organisations grapple with the increasing frequency and severity of cyber threats, insurance companies are keenly interested in understanding their policy holders' cyber security practices. Here's why your insurance company is asking about cyber security, and how you can try to bring down your insurance premiums.

Employees now access company resources from more locations than ever before. Since remote work became standard practice, it has never been more important to ensure the security of your distributed workforces. This article contains five key considerations for securing your remote workforce, covering topics like Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software, Cybersecurity training, and penetration testing.