Cyber criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to gain access to their targets’ IT systems, but their most common, and most successful route, is still through an organization’s unsuspecting employees. Team members often inadvertently provide access by being duped into sharing login credentials. It is for this reason that good quality staff training plays a […]
On 1 September, without any transition period, a new Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP-nLPD) will come into force. Are you ready? Is your business ready? How exactly will it affect you? Here, we take a closer look at what exactly FADP-nLPD (sometimes also referred to as ‘the new FADP’ and ‘nFADP’) will mean […]
Penta was awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification in May 2023, the first company in Dubai and Geneva to achieve this. But what does it really mean? And why does it matter to Penta’s clients? According to Penta COO, Hossien Fezzazi, this certification should give their clients an enhanced sense of security and peace of mind. “Our […]
If your company falls under Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) jurisdiction and you are unsure where to start in achieving IT compliance, Mohammed Hammoudeh, Information Security Specialist at Penta IT Services, may offer a way forward. The DFSA states that having an effective cyber risk management framework in place is one of the key areas […]
Cyber attacks are on the rise in volume and sophistication, and SMEs are in the criminals’ crosshairs. The EU’s SMEs and Cybercrime report found that 28% of European SMEs had experienced at least one form of cyber attack during 2021. A separate study by La Mobilière in Switzerland: Teleworking and cybersecurity in Swiss SMEs [in […]
To help answer this question, we took part in a recent panel discussion on the subject at the Capital Club in the heart of Dubai’s DIFC The seven panelists were selected from different industries that each have a unique perspective on the issue: either from an insurance, IT security, legal or banking point of view. […]
Gone are the days of relying on traditional cybersecurity solutions such as firewalls and antivirus software. Cyber attacks grow more complex and sophisticated by the minute, leaving organizations vulnerable to unimaginable threats to their security and data if cybersecurity measures are not strengthened. ‘The average cost of a data breach is 3.86 million U.S. dollars, […]
2020 saw a significant increase in emerging technologies’ performance and a steep acceleration of digital transformation. Keeping innovation on the outskirts is no longer possible, it is the core of every successful business today. How do you determine which emerging trends to follow? What type of investments will bring your business high ROI in today’s […]
Why cybersecurity strategies keep failing Four in 5 companies have seen an increase in cyber attacks this year, likely fuelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing attempts have risen 600% since the end of February. Organized crime gangs account for 55% of attacks and human error accounts for 22%. Source: Fintech News More and more companies […]
Improving how your business delivers in every sector Finding a way in which your company delivers, regardless of the sector of your business that best suits your needs and capabilities is key to the well being of your business. Whether you are in the finance, healthcare, legal, or HR industry, taking agile further and scaling […]
