Harman Singh

Cyphere

Dating apps changed everything; didn’t they? They’ve truly revolutionised how we discover love and make connections. Consider this: over 323 million people worldwide use them—millions swiping, matching, and meeting. But there’s a catch before you get hold of your prince charming or princess! Behind those flattering photos and witty bios? ... Read More

Digital identity is changing how businesses work in the UK. It makes things faster and easier to connect with customers and other companies. But using digital identities also brings big security worries. How can businesses be sure these digital identities are safe and can be trusted? The UK Digital Identity ... Read More

The history of penetration testing begins with military strategies used to test enemy defenses. Over time, this evolved into a formal practice for identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems. This article traces the brief history of of penetration testing, from its early conceptual roots in military exercises, through the rise of ... Read More

Penetration testing, a crucial element of any robust cybersecurity strategy, simulates real-world cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities in your systems before malicious actors can exploit them. The type of methodology used, such as black box testing or white box testing, can also impact the duration of a penetration test. Understanding ... Read More

Organisations of all sizes face increasing cyber threats, making proactive security measures more critical than ever. These threats are not foreign states as often misconstrued, but more often due to our lack of proactive approach towards misconfiguration, vulnerabilities due to lack of timely patching, secure hardening practices or insecure coding ... Read More

In an era where cyber threats are growing in sophistication and frequency, organisations must prioritise robust security measures to protect their digital assets. A well-defined penetration testing scope is the cornerstone of any practical security assessment. Without it, critical vulnerabilities may go unnoticed, exposing systems, networks, and applications to potential breaches. Identifying ... Read More

Automated penetration testing (or automated pentesting) uses specialised software to find weaknesses (vulnerabilities) in your computer systems and applications. It simulates common cyberattacks, helping you stay ahead of real-world threats. Unlike manual tests, where a security expert does the work, automated tools can run around the clock to find and ... Read More

NHS DSPT compliance has gone through a significant change. The transition from the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards structure to the CAF-aligned Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a significant step for UK health and care organisations. What this blog post is not about: This is not ... Read More

What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials scheme is a UK government-backed initiative designed to help organisations, large or small, shield themselves from common cyber threats. It outlines a straightforward set of technical security controls that, when appropriately implemented, can reduce an organisation’s attack surface. This is particularly vital for NHS ... Read More

Cyber incidents can result in catastrophic consequences. Cyber risks faced by public sector organisations need a plan. NCSC developed the cyber assessment framework (CAF) to help organisations achieve and demonstrate cyber resilience, specifically in, specifically by identifying the important functions at risk of disruption due to cyber incidents. It’s based ... Read More