UEBA: Artificial Intelligence Just Got Intelligent
There is a real buzz in the industry around artificial intelligence, machine learning, automated network monitoring and user & entity behaviour analytics (UEBA) at the moment. Artificial intelligence (AI) is hardly a new concept, but part of the norm with any mention of anything AI related, it’s hard not to be afraid or fearful of […]
Responding to a Data Breach – A Five-Step Guide
With high profile breach hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis (or so it seems) the chances of suffering a breach are not so much if but when. The average cost of a breach has now reached $4 million according to recent research conducted by the Ponemon Institute and so should the worse happen […]
5 Key Use Cases for User & Entity Behaviour Analytics
Last year, Gartner suggested the average time taken to detect a cyber attack, was an astonishing 205 days. The potential damage that could be done in the that time frame is alarming to say the least. This kind of research has drawn a great deal of attention to the need for enterprises to put in […]
Why Data Classification Should be Central to Every Organisation’s Security Strategy
In 2016 internet traffic surpassed the one zettabyte point that’s according to Samsung which equates to one billion terabytes worth of data, or 1 trillion gigabytes. In short that’s a lot of data and it’s a figure that will keep on growing. Data is at the heart of every business which is why data classification […]
Identity & Access Management: Better Security, Efficiency, Productivity & Compliance
Hacking and cybertheft is on the rise. According a recent report by PWC, 38% of organisations fell victim to cybercrime in 2016. As organisations become more reliant on Cloud technologies and multiple devices become the norm, Identity and Access Management tools are essential for preventing data loss and protecting access. An Identity and Access Management […]
Celebrating Seven Years at HANDD
Milestones present an opportunity for us to reflect upon experience and the lessons of the past as well as to plan for many more years of success & growth ahead. But putting the business part aside it’s also a time for us to reflect on our own individual journeys, the journeys of others and the […]
Data Security in Review: What to expect in 2017
2016 was a year of major attacks on large corporate businesses. With some 500 million Yahoo user accounts breached, revealing names, emails, encrypted security data and other sensitive information, it was the largest publicly disclosed cyberattack in history. More worryingly, it took place in 2014 but did not come to light until last September. Then, […]
Why are Top Businesses Turning to Data Classification?
As the leading, independent advisers and experts in data security HANDD have been way ahead of the curve when it comes to data classification. We have more than 500 customers in 25 countries and a 10 year history of successfully delivering data classification projects to an estimated 300,000 end users globally. Having satisfied more than […]
A Micro-Guide to User-driven Data Classification Solutions
The threat of a data breach is growing by the day. A recent report from Symantec revealed that, last year, the number of reported data breaches increased by 23% globally. It was a relatively “unsophisticated†cyberattack that exploited flaws in Visa’s systems and defrauded 9000 Tesco Bank customers of £2.5m in November 2016.  Newcastle University […]
Data Protection Tips For Small Businesses
Data Protection Tips For Small Businesses Data protection rules affect all businesses, no matter the size or industry. Contrary to a common misconception, data breaches also affect small businesses; The 2015 Information Security Breaches Survey conducted by PWC concluded that 74 per cent of small companies were breached last year. So, how do you […]