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The cybersecurity industry is ever growing and evolving, and our experts are constantly looking at past events as a way to improve and learn. If you were interested in the Optus attack and what can be learnt from it, click the link below 👇

Globally antivirus detects 560,000 malware attacks each day. Antivirus is a great personal tool to defend your systems, however, it is no longer enough to defend against advanced malware threats. Ensure your data is fully protected by using a multi-layered approach that combines Firewalls, 24/7 monitoring antivirus and other necessary products.

From robot vacuums to smart fridges, WIFI connected smart devices are easy targets for threat actors trying to gain access to your network. Make sure to secure these potential access points by segmenting them on a separate network, keeping them updated and changing their default credentials.

A great thought piece on what smaller and larger businesses need to consider during mergers and acquisitions. Here at Emantra we are focused on uplifting SME's cybersecurity capabilities, and this doesn't just benefit the SME by protecting them from cyberattacks but can also be a way to help ease the transition for SME's being acquired or merging with larger businesses. If your SME is looking to merge with a larger company, consider Emantra's expertise to uplift your cybersecurity for the transition.

Did you know that in 2024 81% of law firms have been the target of phishing attacks? Email is an essential form of communication for legal professionals, and it makes them a perfect target. If you want to learn more about protecting your firm and how to recognise phishing attacks, click the link below 👇

Shadow IT sounds malicious, and if exploited by threat actors it can be. Shadow IT is where departments other than central IT deploy systems and applications, that bypass central IT restrictions and awareness. This can poke holes in a carefully constructed security posture if not managed by your IT team. Restrict download and software usage privileges and monitor your network activity regularly to ensure your cybersecurity posture doesn't have blind spots.

National Cybersecurity Awareness month is a great time to pause and review your organisations cybersecurity posture and identify any blind spots, coming into the busy holiday season. Here at Emantra we believe in strengthening your cybersecurity, so this month we'd like to know what you think your organisations biggest blind spot is. Stay tuned for more information on these blind spots in the coming weeks. 

Third party vendors can pose significant security risk to your business if they don’t have effective cybersecurity controls. When onboarding or reviewing your vendors, do you require them to comply with minimum standards of security, such as backups, MFA, and restricting admin privileges? 

It is that time of year again! While you may think we mean Halloween here at Emantra we celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Stay tuned for our collection of cybersecurity blind spots that you can mitigate this month. #NCSAM24

Welcome back to Emantra's mini-series on the DHA's Hosting Certification Framework. Our last video discussed the HCF certification and the benefits for providers, this time we are discussing the unique benefits for government customers that the HCF provides.