UKFast Blog: cybersecurity

An Apple security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Linux sudo command – the main command that allows users to run tasks - that could allow unprivileged users to execute commands as root. Before you panic, it’s important to…

We’re always looking for ways to make our IT safer and our networks more secure. In this blog, we explore the zero-trust model and why businesses are adopting this to safeguard their networks from attackers and avoid data breaches. What…

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is becoming commonplace within modern workplaces. With a significant rise in the volume and variation of cyber-threats over the past decade or so, and plenty of high-profile security scandals more recently, it’s clear that cybersecurity must be…

Using a web application firewall (WAF) has become a staple for any organisation conscious about its cybersecurity. And for good reason. The abundance of insecure coding practices creates a wealth of vulnerabilities in the code of web-based apps. Combine this…

There are so many different cyber-threats out there. From phishing to DDoS, malware to web-based attacks. But what are the most common cyber-threats you should be focussing on? And what are the most effective methods of protection? The truth is…