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Welcoming the next generation of cyber security talent
We were delighted to welcome two work experience students, Jibran and Maximilian, to Securious recently for a week ...
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Securious launches new ‘Threat Exposure Review’ service to close the visibility gap against AI-driven cyber threats
https://vimeo.com/1214217103?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Securious has launched a new assessment service: Threat Exposure Review. The service is specifically designed to help ...
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AI is changing the economics of cyber crime. Most businesses have not realised it yet.
Over the past few months, there has been significant attention on the emergence of increasingly capable AI models ...
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Securious signs the Government’s Cyber Resilience Pledge
Securious has signed the UK Government's Cyber Resilience Pledge, joining organisations across the country in committing to three ...
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Securious CEO to speak at IBM event celebrating the UK’s most Forces Friendly employers
Today, Securious is attending IBM and SaluteMyJob's Celebrating the UK's Most Forces Friendly Employers event at IBM's York ...
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Securious becomes a CREST-accredited penetration testing provider
Securious is pleased to announce that we have achieved CREST accreditation for our penetration testing services. CREST is ...
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Securious scanning services – Frequently Asked Questions
If you're considering vulnerability scanning, you'll quickly discover there are several different services available, each designed for a ...
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Securious recognised with Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award
Securious is proud to have been recognised with the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, acknowledging our ongoing commitment ...
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The Cyber Essentials Plus changes may be frustrating, but they are necessary
When the upcoming changes to Cyber Essentials Plus were announced, much of the immediate reaction across the industry ...
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Important: Changes to Cyber Essentials Certification & how we support you
The governing bodies for Cyber Essentials have recently introduced significant changes that will affect how organisations achieve certification ...
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PCI DSS QSA (Qualified Security Assessor) Services in the UK
Securious is a PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) company providing PCI DSS assessments and compliance support to organisations across the ...
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Critical changes to Cyber Essentials Plus – action may be required to avoid future certification risk
Fundamental changes to the Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) scheme are being introduced that will impact anyone starting or ...
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How to Scope a Penetration Test (and Get an Accurate Quote)
Learn how to scope a penetration test and get a realistic quote by understanding test types, components, and ...
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Securious Exhibiting at the National Transition Event 2026
We’re pleased to be exhibiting at the National Transition Event on Monday 2 March 2026 at the Silverstone ...
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Vulnerability Scanning Explained
What Is Vulnerability Scanning? Vulnerability scanning is an automated process used to identify known security weaknesses in systems, ...
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Securious at the West Country Tourism Conference
Pete Woodward to Speak on Cyber Risk in the Tourism Sector Securious will be speaking at this year’s ...
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Penetration testing: get your free, instant online quote
If you’re considering a penetration test and have a clear idea of what you need to test, this ...
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Is a Penetration Test the Right Choice for Your Organisation Now?
Penetration testing is one of the most widely recognised cyber security activities. For many organisations, it feels like ...
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Securious’ Jack Barratt Achieves CREST Penetration Testing Certification
We’re proud to share that Securious Security Consultant, Jack Barratt, has successfully achieved his CREST Registered Penetration Tester ...
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Case study: Vytal and Securious
Securious has been working with Vytal to provide PCI DSS assurance for their UK operations, aligning with Vytal’s ...
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Case study: Halco and Securious
Securious has been working with Halco since 2018, delivering a comprehensive programme spanning PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ...
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Teagan Collyer Achieves CompTIA Certification
We are pleased to share that our Cyber Security Consultant, Teagan Collyer, has successfully achieved his CompTIA CySA+ certification - a respected ...
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Welcoming Laura Cowie to the Securious team
We’re delighted to welcome Laura Cowie as the newest member of the Securious team, joining us as an ...
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Securious sponsors University of Exeter Cyber Security Society
We are delighted to announce that Securious is sponsoring the University of Exeter Cyber Security Society for the ...
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PCI DSS Requirement 6 – Explained
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It’s a set of globally recognised security requirements ...
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PCI DSS Requirement 5 – Explained
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It’s a set of globally recognised security requirements ...
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PCI DSS Compliance for Service Providers: What You Need to Know (and Do Right)
Service providers play a critical role in the payments ecosystem. With this comes increased responsibility under the Payment ...
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Penetration Testing for PCI DSS Compliance
Penetration testing is a mandatory requirement for most organisations pursuing PCI DSS compliance. Under Requirement 11.4, PCI DSS ...
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PCI DSS Requirement 4 – Explained
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It’s a set of globally recognised security requirements ...
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PCI DSS: Requirement 3 – Explained
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that ...
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What Charity Trustees Need to Know About Cyber Security
Cyber threats aren’t just technical issues - they’re governance concerns. For charities, the stakes are particularly high: personal ...
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PCI DSS: Requirement 2 – Explained
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that ...
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End-to-End PCI DSS Support: How Securious Helps You Achieve and Maintain Compliance
Achieving PCI DSS compliance is no small task. It’s a rigorous process that demands expert insight, technical capability, ...
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We’re Growing Our Expertise: Darren Grey Now a Certified PCI DSS QSA
We’re delighted to share that our Operations Director, Darren Grey, is now a certified PCI DSS QSA (Qualified ...
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PCI DSS Requirement 1 – Explained
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that ...
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Payment card fraud – a radical but accessible approach to minimising risk
Pete Woodward, Securious Cofounder and CEO, recently delivered a talk at the South West Fraud Forum Annual Conference ...
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Securious sponsors the Small Visitor Attraction category in the Devon Tourism Awards
We’re excited to announce that Securious is sponsoring the Small Visitor Attraction category at this year’s Devon Tourism ...
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How Much Does PCI DSS Compliance Cost in the UK? [Updated January 2026]
If your business handles card payments, complying with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is ...
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Securious CEO Pete Woodward to Speak at South West Fraud Forum 2025
We’re pleased to announce that Pete Woodward, CEO and co-founder of Securious, will be speaking at the South ...
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PCI DSS compliance for travel & tourism businesses in the South West UK: a guide to securing guest payments
The South West is a prime destination for tourists, with its stunning coastline, historic towns, and vibrant hospitality ...
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Securious is delighted to become a #BYBNetwork Partner
At Securious, we are committed to supporting the South West’s thriving business community to grow and succeed. That’s ...
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Securious attends SWCRC Stakeholder Summit
The Securious team had a fantastic time at the South West Cyber Resilience Centre’s (SWCRC) Annual Stakeholder Summit ...
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Top 5 cyber threats uncovered by penetration testing
Penetration testing, often referred to as a pen test, is a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities within an ...
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PCI 3DS Compliance UK – the Ultimate Guide
What is PCI 3DS Compliance (UK)? PCI 3DS compliance (UK) is achieved through adhering to the requirements of ...
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Securious at PCI London 2025: Key Insights from the UK’s Leading PCI Compliance Event
As a branding sponsor of PCI London 2025, Securious was proud to support one of the UK’s leading ...
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Securious is a 2025 Branding Sponsor of PCI London
We are delighted to announce that Securious is a branding sponsor of PCI London 2025, the UK’s premier ...
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MFA cookie exploitation: understanding the risks and mitigation strategies
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is widely recognised as an essential security measure to protect online accounts. However, while it ...
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Cost-effective PCI DSS compliance for Bristol organisations
Are you an organisation based in Bristol looking to achieve PCI DSS compliance cost-effectively? You’re not alone. We’ve ...
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Supporting veterans into cyber security careers with Securious
At Securious, we know firsthand the challenges that ex-forces personnel face when transitioning into civilian careers. Our team ...
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Securious and Wazuh Announce Partnership to Enhance Managed SOC and Threat Detection Services
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Wazuh, a leading provider of open-source Security Information ...
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Top cyber security resources for Bristol businesses tackling PCI DSS compliance
For businesses in Bristol, a city known for its thriving tech sector, innovative startups, and diverse independent retailers, ...
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Event: Unlocking Cybersecurity: Passwords, Data Protection, and Best Practices
Join us at the Exeter Science Park on Tuesday, 26 November for an insightful event on the vital ...
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Securious heads to Bristol for the South West Fraud Forum – Autumn 2024 Workshop
We enjoyed taking a trip to Bristol for the South West Fraud Forum - Autumn 2024 Workshop earlier ...
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Securious welcomes SaluteMyJob for a special film shoot
We were delighted to welcome Andrew Jackson, Managing Director of SaluteMyJob Ltd, to the Exeter Science Park earlier ...
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It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month – but cyber isn’t just for October!
October 2024 is the 21st year of Cyber Security Awareness Month, an initiative designed to put a spotlight ...
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Try our free online PCI DSS quote generator
We've developed a free online quote generator for our PCI DSS Gap Analysis and Assessment service, which will ...
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Securious launches innovative services to help organisations achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance more efficiently and cost-effectively
We're delighted to announce the launch of an innovative new suite of PCI DSS services, to help our ...
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Case study: Tamar Crossings and Securious
Securious has been working with Tamar Crossings since June 2023 to help them achieve compliance with PCI DSS ...
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Securious welcomes Dennis Opoku to the team
We are delighted to welcome Dennis Opoku, Cyber Security Consultant, to the Securious team. Dennis helps our clients ...
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Securious receives bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Securious is delighted to have received a bronze award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), which acknowledges ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: a bite size guide to keeping an inventory of all your software
To help organisations transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has ...
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PCI DSS v4.0 – a bite-size guide to automatically detecting and preventing web-based attacks on public facing web applications
To help organisations transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has ...
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Securious welcomes Mark Golden to the team
We are delighted to welcome Mark Golden, Operations Administrator, to the Securious team. Mark joins us with a ...
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PCI DSS v4.0.1: what you need to know
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has officially released PCI DSS version 4.0.1, an update to the ...
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New photos for the Securious team
The Securious team has grown recently, so we decided it was time to have some new professional photos ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: A bite size guide to regularly reviewing and documenting user access privileges
To help organisations transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: A Bite-Size Guide to Running Periodic Malware Scans (including Scanning of Removable Media)
To help organisations transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: A bite-size guide to policies and procedures governing PCI DSS compliance
To help organisations transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: a bite-size guide to minimum password length requirements
To help organisations transition from PCI V3.2.1 to PCI V4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has developed a ...
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PCI DSS: a bite-size guide to protecting your team from phishing attacks
To help organisations transition from PCI V3.2.1 to PCI V4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has developed a ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: a bite size guide to Multi-Factor Authentication
To help organisations transition from PCI V3.2.1 to PCI V4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has developed a ...
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Webinar recording: Achieving compliance with PCI DSS V4.0 now that v3.2.1 has been retired
Pete Woodward, CEO and Co-founder, delivered a webinar last month to help organisations understand how best to achieve ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: a bite-size guide to hardcoded passwords
To help organisations transition from PCI V3.2.1 to PCI V4.0 and maintain PCI compliance, Securious has developed a ...
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PCI DSS V4.0 Readiness Assessment
Find out whether you're ready for PCI DSS V4.0 in minutes Version 4 is now the only active ...
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New webinar: Achieving compliance with PCI DSS V4.0 now that 3.2.1 has been retired
It’s happened - the transition period for PCI DSS v4.0 is now over, which means version four is ...
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Is there a weak link in your cyber security supply chain?
Supply chain risk management is an important process involving proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential disruptions and threats ...
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Securious is delighted to have been accepted on the Tech South West Growth Forge Programme
We are delighted to have been accepted on the Tech South West Growth Forge, a specialist programme for ...
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The deadline for PCI DSS V4.0 is just around the corner… here’s everything you need to know
With the deadline for PCI DSS V4.0 being only a couple of weeks away, we wanted to share ...
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PCI DSS for universities – webinar recording
Pete Woodward, CEO and Co-founder, delivered a webinar last month to help universities understand how best to achieve ...
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Helping universities achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance
As payment by card for services sold becomes more common, the need for universities to be PCI DSS ...
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The Securious team are delighted to have recertified for ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security. It provides a framework for an information security management ...
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South West businesses – here are three ways to improve your cyber security without breaking the bank
The cost of living crisis continues to grow and some organisations are feeling the pinch - but they ...
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We’re hiring – Operations Administrator
About Securious Securious is the South West’s leading PCI QSA and cyber security compliance company. We help organisations ...
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Free webinar: Making PCI DSS compliance easy for your university
Achieving compliance with PCI DSS is not an easy challenge for many universities: they tend to have complex ...
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One of the biggest cyber security threats facing your business this year lies within your organisation…
Every month, we discuss a current cyber security threat facing organisations and provide practical steps for mitigating risks ...
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Case study: University of Exeter and Securious
Securious has been working with the University of Exeter on its PCI compliance since 2015, with a focus ...
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What are your cyber security goals in 2024?
Many organisations come back in January after the Christmas break and assess their priorities for the months ahead. ...
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Securious team member Connor secures 3rd place in the World Skills UK National Final for Cyber Security
Connor Pester, who is undertaking his industry placement with us here at Securious, recently made his way to ...
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Securious is delighted to welcome Jack Barratt to the team
We’re delighted to welcome Jack Barratt, Cyber Security Consultant, to the Securious team. Jack will be working with ...
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Roz Woodward, Securious Cofounder and FD, qualifies as a PCI DSS PCIP
We’re delighted to announce that Roz Woodward, Securious Cofounder and Finance Director, has qualified as a PCI DSS ...
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Supply chains: an overlooked and underestimated threat
Most organisations are now aware of the importance of cyber security and have taken appropriate steps to protect ...
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PCI DSS v.40 – learnings from the South West’s leading PCI QSA
Pete Woodward, CEO and Co-founder, delivered a webinar last month about our experience’s with PCI V4.0. During the ...
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Securious Cofounder and CEO Pete Woodward requalifies for PCI DSS and 3DS
We’re delighted that Pete Woodward, Cofounder and CEO, has renewed his Payment Card Security Data Security Standard (PCI ...
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The rise of cryptojacking and 6 steps you can take to protect your organisation
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber security threats, one trend has taken a disconcerting leap recently: cryptojacking. This ...
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PCI and cyber security at the Cornwall Business Show
Several members of the Securious team were delighted to fly the flag for PCI DSS Compliance and cyber ...
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Global supply chains and cyber security: four steps to keep your organisation safe from attackers
In this article, we outline the four steps organisations operating within a globally interconnected supply chain need to ...
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PCI advice for charities taking credit card payments [updated 2026 – PCI V4.0.1]
Credit cards and related cashless payments are a faster, simpler payment option for charities to facilitate donations. And ...
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Securious Cofounders join high-profile speakers at SWBC conference – Cyber Resilience in the South West region
We had a fantastic day on Tuesday at the South West Business Council’s Autumn Conference, which was focused ...
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Free webinar – PCI v4.0 learnings so far from a QSAC
If your organisation needs to be PCI compliant, you’ll probably know that the deadline for meeting the requirements ...
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Securious delighted to announce Jack Best’s promotion to Head of Technical
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve promoted Jack Best to Head of Technical, which means he’ll be leading ...
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System patching: in this world of ever-evolving threats, the basics are vital
There are many different ways of protecting your organisation from cyber criminals, all with varying levels of cost ...
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Darren Grey qualifies as ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor
We are delighted to announce that Darren Grey, Operations Director at Securious, is now a qualified ISO 27001:2022 ...
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My cyber security journey – Connor Pester
Connor Pester is a T-Level student studying Digital Support Services at Exeter College. As part of his T-Level, ...
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Navigating the delicate balance: FOI versus data security – 8 key recommendations
As several recent high-profile cases have demonstrated, organisations can sometimes find themselves in a difficult situation where the ...
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NCSC issues new advice on implementing high-risk and ‘break-glass’ accesses in cloud services
Businesses are increasingly using the cloud because it offers greater flexibility and efficiency while reducing the burden of ...
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Securious team member makes it through to Cyber Security National Finals
We’re delighted that Connor Pester, Junior Cyber Security Student doing an industry placement with Securious as part of ...
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Case study: VivoBarefoot and Securious
VivoBarefoot first engaged with Securious in 2019 because they wanted an independent party to review their cyber security. ...
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Securious webinar for Tech South West: Cyber security as a scale-up tool
Pete, Securious Cofounder and CEO, will be running a webinar for Tech South West on June 28th at ...
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Case study: Troy UK and Securious
Troy UK first engaged with Securious in 2020 because they wanted help meaningfully and proactively protecting their organisation ...
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Demystifying the role of a PCI QSAC
Securious is a Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor Company (PCI QSAC), which means we help our clients ...
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How Securious can help protect your organisation with advanced threat intelligence
Threat intelligence uses available resources, software, and data files to identify potential threats to an organisation's assets and ...
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PCI v4.0 and MDR: How a Managed Detection and Response service helps with PCI v4.0 compliance
As a PCI DSS QSAC, we’ve been helping our clients ensure they’re up to speed with the changes ...
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ISO 27001 has been updated – here’s everything you need to know
We recently ran a webinar about the update that’s been made to ISO 27001. During the session, Darren ...
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Securious is a finalist in the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Awards for The Problem Solver – Business Diversification Award
We are delighted to announce that the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce Awards has selected Securious as ...
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ISO 27001 has been updated – join our webinar to find out everything you need to know
If you’re already certified for ISO 27001, you need to be aware that the standard has been updated. ...
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What to expect from an engagement with Securious
If you’ve never worked with a cyber security provider before but want to understand how an engagement with ...
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Managing cyber risk for boards – the ultimate guide for UK board directors
Managing cyber risk has become a key issue for boards of directors. And although most board members are ...
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Securious exhibiting at the South West Business Expo 2023
We’re delighted to be exhibiting at the South West Business Expo 2023, which is being held at the ...
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ISO 27001 FAQs
Having helped numerous companies achieve and maintain the ISO 27001 standard, the Securious team gets asked lots of ...
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PCI DSS v4.0 – finance professionals webinar recording
PCI DSS v4.0 is live and organisations are going to need to make a lot of changes to ...
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Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) – Jargon Buster
In the latest in our series of cyber security jargon busters, we give the low down on MFA ...
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Tech South West’s Ones to Watch
We are delighted that Securious has been selected in the first-ever Tech South West Ones to Watch company ...
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Securious honoured to meet Queen Diambi Kabatusuila Tshiyoyo Muata at the Exeter Science Park Limited
We were truly honoured to meet Queen Diambi Kabatusuila Tshiyoyo Muata at the Exeter Science Park Limited last ...
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Interviewing Teagan Collyer for National Apprenticeship Week
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Teagan Collyer, our Junior Cyber Security Consultant, who is ...
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Securious selected as one of Tech South West’s Ones To Watch 2023
We are delighted to announce that Securious has been selected in the first-ever Tech South West Ones to ...
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Penetration Testing – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Based in Exeter, Devon, the Securious team hear many questions relating to penetration testing (aka pen testing and ...
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PCI compliance is changing – free webinar for finance professionals
PCI compliance has undergone its biggest evolution since 2018 with the introduction of PCI DSS V4.0, and the ...
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How do you know whether your IT company is keeping you safe from cyber criminals (or leaving you wide open to attack)…
Your IT partner’s role in cyber security Many people assume their IT companies are well-versed in cyber security. ...
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Lastpass has had a breach: our recommendations if you are a user
Just a few days before Christmas last year, LastPass revealed that hackers gained access to users’ password vaults. ...
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PCI DSS Compliance – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Based in Exeter, Devon, but with PCI DSS compliance clients across the South West, the UK and the ...
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Finance professionals – PCI compliance is changing (a lot). Get up to speed in 30 minutes with our free webinar
PCI compliance often lands on the desk of the finance team, which many can find daunting. Even though ...
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School cyberattacks – more schools have had sensitive staff and pupil data leaked – and what you can do to prevent them
We are concerned and disappointed to see another series of school hacking attacks reported by the BBC last ...
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Cyber Security Audit – Jargon Busters
In our latest Jargon Buster video, we talk you through cyber security audits, explaining who they're suitable for, ...
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My cyber security journey – Jack Best
In this article, we interview Jack Best, Securious Cyber Security Consultant, about his role and journey into and ...
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Pete talks next generation cyber attacks to ICAEW members
Pete, Securious Cofounder and CEO, recently attended the ICAEW’s regional update event at the Exeter Racecourse to talk ...
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The UK’s cyber security rising star companies – spotlight on Cyber Runway 2.0 Scale Stream
Some of the UK’s most interesting new cyber security businesses and platforms are represented on the latest DCMS-backed ...
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ISO 27001 Academy FAQs with Roz and Darren
We spoke to Roz Woodward, Securious Cofounder and Finance Director, and Darren Grey, Securious Operations Director, about our ...
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How MDR makes fintech companies more cyber secure
. An MDR (Managed Detection and Response) service provides an essential level of cyber security for organisations where ...
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What is 3DS and what does it mean to be a 3DS Assessor?
In this article, we explain what 3DS is, why organisations might be interested in it and what it ...
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Incident Response Plan – Jargon Busters
In our latest Jargon Buster video, we talk you through Incident Response Plans, explaining what they are, why ...
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Phishing simulation training for your team – learn more
https://vimeo.com/759826680 Using phishing simulation training to help your team to avoid clicking on phishing emails Phishing simulation training ...
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PCI DSS V4.0 – the key things you need to know now
https://vimeo.com/759850275/9c90793a3d We ran a webinar recently about PCI DSS V4.0 in which we discussed some of the key ...
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How MDR (Managed Detection & Response) helps keep company data secure when WFH
A Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provides a number of capabilities that can make a huge difference ...
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Securious is delighted to be part of the latest Cyber Runway Scale stream
We're delighted to be part of the latest Cyber Runway Scale stream. The DCMS-backed programme is for the ...
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PCI V4.0 – the key things you need to know now (free webinar)
If you haven’t yet worked out the changes you need to make for PCI 4.0, you might already ...
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How MDR (Managed Detection & Response) helps with File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
A Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provides file integrity monitoring (FIM) capabilities, which help alert you to ...
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Ethical Hacking – Jargon Busters
In the latest in our series of cybersecurity jargon busters, we give the low down on ethical hacking. ...
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How MDR (Managed Detection & Response) helps with PCI DSS compliance
A Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service makes PCI DSS compliance more robust and easier to maintain. In ...
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PCI DSS V4.0 – transition training was ‘mind blowing’
Pete, our CEO, recently did transition training with the PCI Council in preparation for PCI DSS V4.0. It ...
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My Cyber Security Journey – Roz Woodward, Finance Director
In this article, we interview Roz Woodward, Securious Finance Director, about her role and journey into and through ...
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Securious embarks on 165 mile virtual hike in support of Devon Air Ambulance
The Securious team will be taking a virtual walk across the county between August 1st and September 30th, ...
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ISO 27001 – Jargon Busters
In the latest in our series of cyber security jargon busters, we give the low down on ISO ...
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Managed Detection & Response (MDR) FAQs
Our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service offers clients a new level of protection and visibility that we ...
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PCI DSS V4.0 – the one thing you should do (for now)
PCI compliance is evolving with the introduction of PCI DSS V4.0, which represents the biggest set of changes ...
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What is PCI DSS Compliance?
PCI DSS compliance is a requirement for anyone taking or processing payments made by credit or debit card. ...
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My Cyber Security Journey – Nigel Peirce, CTO
In this article, we interview Nigel Peirce, Securious Chief Technology Officer, about his role and journey into and ...
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Securious announces cyber security partnership with Troy UK to include Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
We're delighted to announce that we have expanded our partnership with Troy UK, the leading group of industrial ...
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What is PCI DSS V4.0?
PCI compliance is changing with the introduction of PCI DSS V4.0. In this post (and video - below), ...
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The Securious ISO 27001 Academy – a better way to achieve ISO 27001?
Implementing ISO 27001 the traditional way tends to be challenging and expensive. In this article (and alternative video ...
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Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
In the latest in our series of cyber security jargon busters, we give the low down on MDR. ...
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MDR – why business leaders need to evolve their approach to cyber security (the flaw in ‘one moment in time’ accreditations)
In this article, CEO Pete Woodward explains why we are moving into a new era for cyber security ...
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New starter: Securious welcomes Teagan to the team
We’re delighted to welcome Teagan Collyer to the team as Junior Cyber Security Consultant! In this blog, we ...
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Cyber Essentials Plus – what’s involved and how to achieve it as quickly and easily as possible
Lots of companies and organisations are being told they need to have a Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ...
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How cyber security can help you win business
In a recent video, we explain why more and more businesses and organisations are demanding cyber security certifications ...
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Security alert: do not install Windows 11 on devices that don’t meet minimum system requirements (it will leave you unsupported and non-compliant)
Whilst it is important you have the latest versions of software running, we want to share a significant ...
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New – Our next ISO 27001 Academy starts in June – limited places available
If you're thinking of achieving ISO 27001 but are daunted by the challenge ahead and the cost of ...
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PCI DSS v4.0: what’s changing and what you need to do
If you’ve been hearing about PCI DSS v4.0 and wondering what it means for you, this overview sets ...
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How Pete, CEO, got into cyber security and where he sees it going in the future
Pete Woodward talks us through his journey from working in the RAF to being the co-founder and CEO ...
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Penetration testing – frequently asked questions
More and more companies are contacting us because they require pentesting, either as a one-time event or on ...
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Securious announces two key promotions to facilitate further growth
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve promoted two members of our team to senior leadership positions to facilitate ...
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ISO 27001 case study – the Deazy way to do it
Deazy has just been certified for ISO 27001 after taking part in the Securious ISO 27001 Academy. We’ve ...
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We’re recruiting – Junior Cyber Security Consultant
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about and wants to get into cyber security. The ...
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Penetration testing (aka pentesting or ethical hacking) – what is it and why might you need it?
Penetration testing, also known as pen testing and ethical hacking, is getting more and more popular, but many ...
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An exciting new era in cyber security – visibility is now an option. Here’s why it matters
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We’re delighted to announce Pete Woodward as CEO
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Tony Harbron – Director & Chief Growth Officer
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The importance of visibility – from threat detection to capturing evidence
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The importance of visibility and understanding your data flows in an increasingly connected world
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If you think you’ve received a scam or phishing email, please report it to the NCSC
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Video: WFH? 6 Tips For Staying Cyber Secure
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New: Online ISO 27001 Academy
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Awareness training vitally important as Covid-19 phishing scams increase
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Statement
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Passwords: the balancing act of exclusivity versus complexity
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PCI DSS for charities: common struggles
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Local authorities and cyber attacks – a useful free tool
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Cyber security in 2020: visibility is key
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3 reasons why cyber security will help you win business in 2020
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Black box penetration testing: realistic or redundant?
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Cyber security – from one decade to the next
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When the s**t hits the fan
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Secure South West 13
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Ransomware – the biggest cyber threat?
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Marketing data lists – how to navigate the minefield
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British Airways to face fine of £183.39m for data breach under GDPR
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100 free vulnerability scans available for Exeter businesses
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Half of schools not fully GDPR compliant – is it the same in the business world?
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Securious achieve ISO 27001 certification
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Decline of the high street- the rise of Ecommerce…and payment card breaches
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Back The South West Tech List – Securious listed with three of their clients
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Insurance company claims that cyber attack was “hostile or warlike action”
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Rogue employee receives 6 month sentence in ICO Computer Misuse Act prosecution
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Bupa fined £175k by ICO
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SSW11 - The University of Plymouth are hosting the Eleventh Secure South West event on the 24th October ...
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Check your E-commerce website for malicious JavaScript
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Cyber security: shouldn’t be news – user access should be controlled
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Securious Roz featured in Insight magazine
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Cyber Security: – shouldn’t be news – servers need regular patching
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British Airways card breach – a sophisticated attack?
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Securious are hiring….
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Data Breach at Ticketmaster
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Dixons Carphone Breach involving 1.2m customers details and 5.9m payment cards.
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Yahoo! UK fined £250k for data breach involving 500,000 customer details
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Government’s minimum level of cyber security accreditation is yet to be achieved by bulk of South West’s large ...
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Secure South West 10 -awareness-raising and access to expertise
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DPIAs – protecting data at the design stage
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Securious are recruiting…
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GDPR compliance – an ongoing journey
GDPR is now well and truly established on the agenda for 2018 with the regulations coming into force ...
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Kai from Securious awarded prestigious pentesting qualification
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WannaCry report shows NHS chiefs knew of security danger, but management took no action
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PCI DSS Compliance: Card Not Present (CNP) Fraud – what does this mean?
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Learn why a simple penetration test could have avoided a £60k fine
The ICO has issued a £60,000 fine to Boomerang Video Ltd after it suffered a cyber attack. By Roz ...
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Global ransomware attack – update and advice
What has happened? On Tuesday June 27th a large scale ransomware attack dubbed ‘NotPetya’ spread through organisations across ...
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What will the UK election mean for online privacy?
Dr Vladlena Benson of Kingston University, writing in The Conversation, argues that UK-wide political parties proposals about how our ...
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NHS ransomware attack – what has happened and what do you need to do?
It has been reported in the national news that the NHS has been affected by a major cyber ...
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Cyber Security – New team member at Securious: Darren Grey
We are delighted to announce that Darren Grey has joined the Securious team taking on the role of Project ...
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Securious featured on BBC and other media for Lightfoot Connected Car Project
Following the recent announcement that Securious will be providing the cyber security deliverables for a new Government-supported connected ...
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Securious awarded cyber security role in £1.8m Government funded Connected Car project
Securious is delighted to announce that it is part of a successful consortium which has been awarded a £1.8 ...
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21% of businesses believe the threat of cyber-crime is preventing their company growing.
The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has published results from their digital survey which highlights that cyber security ...
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Phishing scams are becoming ever more sophisticated – and firms are struggling to keep up
Professor Debi Ashenden of The University of Portsmouth and Emma Williams, Research Fellow at the University of Bath ...
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Cyber crime continues to grow as society becomes increasingly digitalised
Profits generated by some of the successful organised crime groups (OCGs) rival those of multinational corporations. European Union ...
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Devon based Kitsons earns prestigious cyber security certification
Kitsons, who have offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay, have been awarded the Government’s Cyber Essentials Plus certification ...
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Are some cyber security firms over complicating current cyber threats?
As an independent cyber security compliance company, we have considerable sympathy with comments recently reported by the BBC from ...
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Cyber Essentials – has to be owned at the top – why is this important?
The Cyber Essentials Scheme self assessment questionnaire is signed by a board level member before submission to a ...
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87% of board members & C-level executives lack confidence in their companies’ cyber security
According to EY's 19th Global Information Security Survey 2016-17 not enough organisations are paying attention to the basics ...
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Balancing cybersecurity and academic freedom is a challenge on campus
Professor Jungwoo Ryoo of Pennsylvania State University is writing in the Conversation that getting the balance right for cyber security in ...
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Cyber security compliance – why you should treat it as a journey rather than a one off goal
Where the cyber security compliance journey starts: - Many companies seek out our services as a matter of ...
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Cyber Essentials – how the 5 controls will help protect your business.
Cyber Essentials - what are the five key controls which protect businesses from 80% of common cyber threats ...
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Businesses and organisations responsible for security of data says government report
Government to use levers to exert pressure on businesses and organisations to manage their cyber risks. The National ...
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Securious congratulates their new PCI QSA
Securious congratulates Roy Singer on becoming one of just over 2000 PCI QSA's globally. We are very please ...
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PCI Council warns new EU regulation could see average fines of £13k per small business for cyber security breach
The PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) warns UK firms of 60-130 fold increase in fines ...
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Roz Woodward of Securious and South West Cyber Security Cluster selected as finalist in Devon Venus Awards 2016 (not once but twice!)
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Responsibility for cyber security can not be outsourced, the board needs to take control.
Directors believe there should be tougher punishments for inadequate cyber security. The majority of decision makers, however, are ...
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The ICO changes reporting on cyber incidents
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has recently changed the way that it is reporting on cyber incidents to ...
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What is ransomware and how to protect your precious files from it
Dr Zubair Baig and Nikolai Hampton are writing in the Conversation about ransomware and how to protect your files. ...
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Ransomware everywhere!
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Using a PCI QSA company for your PCI Compliance - assurance for your business PCI compliance is a ...
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Can we stay safe against the threat of ransomware?
Ransomware is a problem for all devices that connect to the internet. David Glance of the University of ...
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Nearly six million fraud and cyber crimes last year, ONS says
The Office for National Statistics is reporting that almost six million fraud and cyber crimes were committed last ...
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Securious and cyber security featured in Exeter Express and Echo
We are delighted to see the profile of Securious and Cyber Security being raised in a recently published ...
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Devon cyber security specialists featured in Western Morning News
With all the talk this morning of cyber security on the national BBC News (Criminals winning 'cyber arms ...
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Have you had an accident recently? Investigation into breach of repairer management system
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is investigating how driver and customer data appears to have been accessed by third ...
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Cyber Insurance is only part of the solution for cyber security
Cyber insurance is a growing market, though still very much in its infancy in the UK, and the ...
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Cyber security – small businesses, why are they not taking this seriously?
Cyber security - small businesses are aware of the current threats - yet why are they still not taking ...
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Exeter businesses join forces over innovative cyber security scheme
Exeter based Custodian Solutions has become the first brand protection company certified to use Cyber Essentials Plus. Exeter ...
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Carefully consider the credentials of your cyber security providers
Small firms will benefit from a partnership between their IT provider and a qualified cyber security provider Cyber ...
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Ed Vaizey: Companies should adopt Cyber Essentials as minimum to help protect themselves
Britain's businesses are being urged to adopt Cyber Essentials Scheme to better protect themselves from cyber criminals following ...
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PCI DSS Compliance can be confusing for small merchants
How confident are small merchants with their annual PCI DSS compliance? Merchants often find that the simplest of ...
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Weekly Intelligence Briefing 29th April 2016 A 'Weekly Intelligence Briefing' produced by Zephyr RCCU South West Regional Cyber ...
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Cyber security: How can you tell if an HMRC email is fraudulent
How do you know if an HMRC email is fraudulent? The Government has published guidance on how to ...
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Are accountants “living in a fishbowl” when it comes to cybersecurity?
Are accountants guilty of cyber security complacency? The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) have published ...
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Devon and Cornwall Police recommend Cyber Essentials for all businesses, public sector organisations and charities
Securious is really pleased to see that Devon and Cornwall Police are promoting the value of Cyber Essentials ...
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Should the ICO allow auto-renewal of registration without declaration?
The Information Commissioner's Office ( ICO ) website is a great resource but we wonder if the ICO could reinforce the ...
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PCI DSS Compliance for the South West
We have some very exciting news to share..... We are really pleased and proud to announce that Securious ...
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ALERT from ACTION FRAUD businesses across the UK being extorted
Action Fraud has received several reports in the last 24 hours from businesses who have been sent online ...
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Becoming Web Safe – SWCSC event hosted by The University of Exeter
A Cyber Resilience Seminar hosted by South West Cyber Security Cluster (SWCSC) and University of Exeter. Many thanks ...
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How much information should you disclose about your staff on your website?
Recently it has been reported by the Devon and Cornwall Police on their cyber threat news, that there ...
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Becoming Web Safe – hosted by SWCSC and University of Exeter
A Cyber Resilience Seminar hosted by South West Cyber Security Cluster (SWCSC) and University of Exeter. Wednesday, 24 ...
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Cybersecurity: Review of keynote speakers at Secure South West 6 – Plymouth University
Secure South West 6 - an opportunity for awareness training and access to expertise without the need to ...
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Information Commissioner warns firms that three year olds could hack sites
Sky News is reporting that the Information Commissioner has warned that hacking into company websites has become so ...
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Cyber security – former Defence Secretary criticises companies ‘in denial’ of cyber threats
The former Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has spoken about his concerns about the varied (at best) understanding of the ...
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Cyber Essentials Certification important first step for cyber security says Intel Security
Cyber Essentials Certification - Businesses and Government making a commitment to reduce the impact of cyber crime on British ...
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MOD requires Cyber Essentials as baseline requirement -supplier contracts from January 2016
MOD requires Cyber Essentials for all suppliers bidding on new contracts as of 1st January 2016. The MOD has ...
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PCI SSC extends migration from SSL to TLS to 30 June 2018
The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) extends the migration completion date to 30 June 2018 for ...
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Cyber security experts ‘charge £10,000 a day to protect UK’s top firms’
The Guardian reported that UK firms were paying Cyber Security experts £10,000 a day to protect them against ...
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Cyber Essentials-MOD uses government backed scheme for supplier selection
Cyber Essentials is the MOD's base requirement to be implemented by their supply chain to protect against cyber ...
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Cyber Essentials – it’s simple, accessible to all and protects against 80% of common threats
Cyber Essentials - simple to implement, accessible to all and helps to protect companies from 80% of common ...
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Government plan to make cyber security a top priority
George Osbourne "every British company is a target" - cyber-attacks being plotted by Islamic state. George Osbourne visited ...
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4 Simple Steps to Cyber Security- free business seminar in Exeter
4 Simple Steps to Cyber Security Thursday, 19 November 2015 from 17:30 to 19:00 (GMT) At the offices ...
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Data and Cyber Security Seminar
Securious are looking forward to speaking at the Barnstaple and District Chamber of Commerce AGM. Barnstaple Rugby Club, ...
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Make cyber security a priority for Monday…
As the only Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certification body located in the Devon and Cornwall area, ...
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Cyber security-major breach for TalkTalk
Chief Executive of TalkTalk apologises to customers after major cyber attack on Wednesday TalkTalk became the latest company ...
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Cyber-crime and cyber fraud could become the mainstream type of crime
Crime statistics in England and Wales to include cyber-crime and cyber fraud. It was recently reported in the ...
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Cyber attackers used malware to steal at least £20m from British Bank accounts
The UKs top secret electronic centre at GCHQ together with the UK’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) ...
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Cyber security qualifications introduced for school pupils in Scotland
Cyber Security-a great step forward for schools in Scotland and will help face the future growing cyber challenges ...
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Cyber Essentials – building resilience against cyber crime
Cyber Essentials is an effective tool to help organisations build cyber resilience against cyber-crime. Securious, through the DCBC ...
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Cyber Essentials for accountants: Is your accountant doing all they can to secure your personal data?
[intense_spacer type="block" height="30" clear="both"] Cyber Essentials for Accountants: A government-backed scheme to help ensure accountants are protecting their ...
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Unlocking your dream car…
As reported by MailOnline: Hackers reveal flaw in over 100 cars kept secret by Volkswagen for TWO YEARS: ...
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Cyber Security Innovation Vouchers
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is funding a special strand of Innovation Vouchers to help UK ...
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Cyber-security a ‘priority’ for government…
As reported by SC Magazine today. Ed Vaizey, minister of state at the department for culture, media and ...
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Edinburgh Council Cyber Attack…..
.....exposes 13,000 Emails. Interesting read as reported by V3 today. Edinburgh Council has already been subjected to ...
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Police and Security Experts Fighting back against online crime
Securious is in the news promoting ways in which you can protect your business and general online security. ...
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Crime Against Business
Securious attended the Crime Against Business event at St Mellion International Resort last Thursday representing the South West ...
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SC Awards – Cyber Essentials wins Editor’s Choice Award
Editor's Choice Award Cyber Essentials Most SC Awards go to companies which have raised the bar in ...
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SW Cyber Security Cluster Event – 21st May, 2015
South West Cyber Security Cluster OPEN MEETING: Thursday 21May2015 3.00 –6pm ‘CYBER SECURITY SURVIVAL STRATEGY’ The Edwardian Suite, ...
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SW Cyber Security Cluster meeting – Plymouth University 23rd April
Plymouth University very kindly hosted the South West Cyber Security Cluster meeting in the Rolle building. Professors Kevin ...
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Securious gains Cyber Essentials Certification along with becoming a Certification Body.
Securious meets the Government standard for basic Cyber Hygiene and are awarded Cyber Essentials Certification. Along with this, ...
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South West Cyber Security Cluster Launch
Pete Woodward of Securious Limited and Peter Jones of DynamiQ were pleased to welcome the first members to ...
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