Assent Awarded Cyber Essentials Certification for 3rd Year
Risk management consultancy Assent is pleased to announce it has been awarded Cyber Essentials Certification for a third consecutive year. As an Information Security and […]
Cyber Security
Phishing: Are you a target?
Cybercriminals are well versed in finding prime targets to execute their attacks – and small businesses are considered ripe for the picking. Many SMEs consider […]
Top 5 Biggest risks to CyberSecurity in 2019
43% of cyberattacks target small to medium businesses, according to SCORE. With regards to malicious software – Macro-malware and ransomware were found to comprise a […]
The Psychology of a Cyber Attack: USB Drop Simulation
What is a USB Drop Simulation? A simulated USB drop attack is where you place a USB stick with tracking software installed in a commonly […]
Defeating Encryption: Are popular messaging apps REALLY that secure?
Defeating Encryption: Are popular messaging apps REALLY that secure? Texting has become a large part of all our lives – in fact, texting is the […]
Graphic Content Sent on Public Transport. How do I Protect Myself?
More and more people today are receiving obscene and violent content on public transport from people they don’t know. Seeing something like that would ruin […]
Assent Chooses Southend the #TechCityonSea for Growing Team
UPDATE 9th June 2020: Our Central Admin office has now relocated to CEME Campus. See our Contact Page for Details. Risk Management Consultants Assent have chosen its […]
What are the requirements of ISO 27001?
ISO 27001 is the international standard for an Information Security Management system, but what is the meaning behind the number? This post will give […]
5 Basic Cyber Security Measures
Cyber security can be a daunting term especially for those without a tech background, but there’s no doubting the importance of protecting your IT Systems […]
Infotainment Systems: What Your Car Knows About You
If you’ve had a new car in the last 10 to 15 years, you’ve probably benefited from built in bluetooth connectivity via the car radio […]