What is an Insider Threat? Types, Indicators, and How to Prevent It

Summary: 83% of organisations faced insider attacks in 2024. And this number keeps rising. These aren't just malicious acts; they include unintentional errors, too. Often unseen, these threats can be incredibly costly! So, how can we deal with the risk of insider attacks? First, you need to know what insider threats are, the different types, and key insider threat indicators. Let’s learn the ins and outs of internal threats and how to protect an organisation from them!

End-to-end encryption

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a foundational feature for secure digital communication, ensuring that servers can never see your conversation data - even if breached or legally forced. Unfortunately, it’s a term that has been repeatedly distorted - Microsoft Teams claims to be end-to-end encrypted when in practice support is partial at best. As more enterprise tools add E2EE to their feature list, it's important to unpack what that claim actually entails — and what it doesn't.

Integrated Network Strategies for Secure and Efficient Operations

Your network should operate smoothly and efficiently. But too often, it feels more like juggling knives while blindfolded. Security gaps? Check. Slow systems? Double-check. The tiniest hiccup can disrupt your operations. Here’s the good news: Cohesive network strategies can address that chaos. Studies show businesses save time and minimize risks with more intelligent network planning. This blog will highlight tools and tips to safeguard your digital workspace and enhance operations.

Why Microsoft's End-to-End Encryption Isn't What It Seems

End-to-end encryption (E2EE) has become the gold standard for securing digital communication. Tech giants like Microsoft are responding with updates to their tools that promise “end-to-end encryption”, especially in platforms like Microsoft Teams. But what is actually behind these promises? And more importantly, is it really enough for organizations operating in critical sectors or under strict regulations like the NIS2 Directive?

Is ISO 27701 the Missing Piece in Your Data Privacy Strategy?

We now live in a world that is increasingly digital and interconnected, and organizations are under immense pressure to protect personal information. Between evolving regulatory mandates like the GDPR and increasing customer expectations, privacy compliance has become an essential need. One powerful framework that helps meet these demands is ISO 27701, a privacy extension to ISO 27001, that establishes best practices for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII). But what exactly is ISO 27701?

How to Achieve ISO 27001 Certification: A Step-by-Step Guide

Organizations face an information security threat every 39 seconds—with over 2,200 cyberattacks occurring daily. By the third quarter of 2024, global attacks had increased by 75%. In today’s risk landscape, safeguarding sensitive information is a business imperative, crucial for protecting digital assets, meeting regulatory demands, and earning stakeholder trust.

Challenges in Achieving DORA Compliance

Despite DORA’s clear structure, achieving compliance is far from straightforward. From aligning ICT contracts to building effective incident reporting systems, organizations must navigate significant technical and legal hurdles. To help cut through the complexity, this article shares insights about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), developed in collaboration with Reuschlaw, a leading legal advisor in EU regulatory compliance.

Key Pillars of DORA: Building Blocks of Digital Operational Resilience

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) reshapes the European regulatory landscape by mandating financial entities to treat digital resilience as seriously as credit or liquidity risks. For companies navigating digital transformation, understanding DORA's five foundational pillars is critical to ensuring secure internal communication, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. Explore how Wire helps financial institutions meet DORA standards with secure, compliant communication tools.

Everything You Need to Know About DORA

The financial sector’s dependency on digital infrastructure has never been greater or riskier. From ransomware to real-time service outages, the threats are growing more frequent and more severe. That’s why the European Union introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a regulation that requires financial entities to proactively manage and withstand ICT disruptions.