AI is a game-changing technology… and a cyber security timebomb
In just a few short years, generative AI has moved from a relatively niche, conceptual technology to a near-constant presence in our personal and professional lives. Indeed, Deloitte recently estimated that more than 7 million people across the UK now utilise some form of AI at work, with ChatGPT being the most popular platform. For […]
A next-gen Cross-Domain Solution delivers tangible cost and time savings for the MoD
In this case study, we explore how Xpertex supported a wider modernisation and upgrade project for the MoD, enabling seamless, secure data transfers
Governance, resilience, and a holistic approach to supply chain security
Robust supply chain security will not just ensure organisations’ critical data remains fully secure, but also open up new business opportunities across the public and private sectors.
New Partnership Agreement Between Censys and Xpertex Tackles Customers’ Growing Cyber Risks
Censys and Xpertex recently announced their partnership, broadening both companies’ capabilities across the UK and enabling the delivery of world-class threat hunting and attack surface management services as part of military-grade cyber security ecosystems.
Don’t make the wrong first impression online! Why you can never afford to leave a DNS record dangling
A strong, recognisable domain name is one of the foundational elements of an organisation’s online presence, ensuring your ideal customers are able to find you as quickly as possible. Now, imagine if a customer is searching for the product or service you offer, or even for you specifically, having already decided they’re ready to engage with you.
Why 2024 will be the year managed services come of age
There’s no doubt that 2023 was a challenging year for organisations at all levels, across both the public and private sectors. One just has to take a look at the news to see the world is going through a period of fundamental change, which means organisations are forced to adapt, scale, and transform in ways that would never previously have been considered.
Xpertex Achieves Elite Plus Partner Status in the Juniper Networks Partner Advantage Program
Xpertex is recognised for Leadership in Sales, Customer Service Excellence, Technology Expertise and Security Specialisation, marking the next phase of commitment in providing enterprise businesses with AI-powered network security
The Threat of Phishing and the ‘Human Firewall’
Phishing is one of the most prevalent methods of breaching organisations’ cyber defences. You can have the best cyber security in the industry, but it only takes one ill-considered click and it’s all over. The ‘Human Firewall’ is your final line of defence when all other mechanisms have failed. If a phishing email is sitting in an employee’s inbox, it’s down to their security awareness to prevent disaster.
Smishing – learning to spot and secure against an emerging cyber threat
Anyone’s who’s used email over the years will be familiar the wide range of fake communications that encourage us to hand over our sensitive data – known as ‘phishing’ – and measures for identifying and securing against such communications are now an established part of cyber security best practice.
Confidence, Credibility, and World-class Security: Understanding the Cyber Essentials scheme
Cyber security is both more complex and more critical than ever before. For organisations ranging from start-ups to global leaders, an increasingly complex range of threats must be given careful consideration, as customers expect clear evidence that their sensitive data will always remain fully secure.
With so many factors to consider, and new ones appearing on a near-daily basis, developing robust cyber security can seem like an overwhelming prospect at first. Fortunately, the Cyber Essentials scheme provides a proven, recognised roadmap for establishing a true security culture within companies, helping them stay several steps ahead of global bad actors.
