Easter, a time for a break, mobile-free and cozying up in the sun wall. While you're taking a break, others are logging in more than ever. The fraudsters have full control over when we take time off. They also know that holidays, quick breaks in the ski track and long dinners in the evenings make you an easier victim of fraud attempts. Why? Let's look at it.
The National Security Authority releases a risk report every year together with the Intelligence Service and the Police Security Service (PST). This report tells us what risks Norway as a country faces. They consider how threat actors of various kinds can exploit security holes and other vulnerabilities among Norwegian businesses. This year, this report is extra important reading for those of you who run a business in Norway. We have highlighted the six most important points from the report.
How can you best prevent phishing attempts in the inbox or the hackers getting what they want? We think the best prevention is to learn the dirty tricks hackers use! Together with Pistachio (formerly known as CYBR), we deliver security training directly to your inbox. Let us show you!
The National Security Authority (NSM) is the Norwegian authority that works to protect national security and contribute to increasing the general understanding of cyber security among us Norwegians. They publish a range of security tips and advice to help people protect themselves from online threats. In this BLOG post, we will consider their advice and give you a simple explanation of each of them.
In the run-up to Christmas, we shared many tips about security with you on Linkedin. Here you will find all the tips gathered in one. We can't wait to get started on the coming year and we hope you will join us to learn more about IT, security and many other IT solutions. See you in 2024!
In a digital age where technology rules and information is worth its weight in gold, no one is trygge. Every business, regardless of size, is a potential target for hackers who are constantly looking for vulnerabilities to exploit. For hackers, there are few things needed before the motivation is great enough to take you and your company next time. Could you be a potential attack target? We look at what motivates the hackers, and give you practical tips on how you can prevent an attack.
Increasing threats from cybercriminals and potential vulnerabilities in IT systems make security an important task for companies around Norway. But what is the most cost-effective approach? The answer is simple: it is cheaper to prevent security problems than to fix them after the damage has occurred. Let's look at why.
Many probably associate October with Halloween, but we have something completely different in mind right now. We think hackers and digital attacks are much scarier than most thrillers and horror films. Therefore, we come up with three tips for a less scary October. Good luck!
There is a high chance that you or someone you know has experienced phishing. Mistyping or providing information to people you believe to be someone you know can lead to serious consequences. Let's see how you can avoid falling for this scam method!
There are many terms that professionals often talk about, but that "ordinary" people have hardly ever heard of. Therefore, on the occasion of safety month, we have put together our own safety dictionary. We hope this can be of help when you wonder what is what in the security world.
In an increasingly digitized world, IT is often the heart of many companies' operations. From financial transactions to customer data and communications, the IT infrastructure is critical to day-to-day operations. But what happens if something goes wrong? This is where an IT contingency plan comes into play. This article will look at what a contingency plan for IT is and why Norwegian companies should have one. Can you check off all the points?
Our fear of things is often rooted in the fact that we don't quite know what's going on or how things work. Therefore, we intend to get to know the hackers extra well in this article. Who are they, why do they choose you as a victim and how should we work to prevent them from getting hold of you and your values?
Your mobile does much more than just make calls and send SMS. It also has your driver's license, the online bank and all your money, your work email and secure apps that give you an overview of your children, your grandmother's health and much more. That's why it's more important than ever that you keep it safe. Here are 7 tips on how.
We always recommend taking several measures when it comes to business security. The easiest way is to upgrade equipment you have already put into use. Almost everyone needs a network in one form or another, and have you considered that the network box can also play a role in security work?
How do you ensure fast, reliable and forward-looking data communication services for a county council with over 10 users? We have helped Nordland county with this for over 000 years. Get to know how we have worked and why the internet is so important to the residents of the long county.
Summer is just around the corner and we are certainly not alone in preparing for a few weeks' holiday. We still have some time left before holiday responses can be activated. Are you ready for a dose of safety before that?
Debt is possibly a bad word in some people's eyes, but the vast majority of people have it, in one form or another. Most people live well with it too. We know that interest rates go up and down. Every month we pay down what we can, and in the long run the debt is gone. Technical debt, on the other hand, is a little worse. Let us explain!
In IT, you don't have to reinvent the wheel at all. However, you must be open to adopting new solutions. You have to in order to be tryggeonline, better equipped to deal with crises and to get employees who can withstand changes in their digital habits. Here are 7 reasons why you will be a winner if you digitize your organization!
Hey you! You who say that "we are so small - it will never happen to us". If you refer to incidents where Norwegian businesses are hacked and someone takes all your data, then we can tell you that you are wrong. Let us show you why.
A habit is what your brain does on autopilot. We all have some bad habits. But what happens if your digital habits are bad? Could it be dangerous? We give you an answer to that in this week's article. At the same time, you will get several tips on how you can prevent your habits from opening security holes in the future.
Microsoft is keeping up with the times and increasing the security of its tools. Therefore, it will be even tryggere every time you land in. We answer what you need to know, why this is happening now and how you can be a safety ambassador in your workplace.
The EU Parliament has set the requirements, and now it's up to you to set the standard. We recommend doing it quickly. The goal is to secure European jobs as best as possible.
In October, a record number of people shared their diploma on the Linkedin platform after taking the National Security Authority's course in ICT security. It gladdened our hearts. Now we will answer why you should follow their safety advice for the rest of the year as well.
How can we train most people in digital security? That is probably one of the questions the people behind CYBR asked themselves. From 2019 until now, they have developed a software that allows anyone to become tryggere in their digital everyday life.
90% of successful attacks happen because we, humans, have pressed something we shouldn't. The number of digital attacks is exploding. That is why we want you to create a higher degree of security internally. Don't wait until it's too late. Learn more about how to get started.
Several Norwegian businesses have experienced losing much of their digital work, but there are few cases that we actually know about. We will tell you what consequences it can have for you if a cyber attack is successful.
Our biggest goal is for you to have a worry-free everyday IT life. That is why we want to share our knowledge so that you are even better equipped to face the modern world. We invite you to professional days!
This autumn, customers with Digital Workplace will have the opportunity to use the security portal CYBR (now called Pistachio). This means that you can become very good at digital security. Let us explain!
Do you feel your throat tighten when someone mentions digital security? Or get sweaty hands if the newspapers mention hacking and phishing? What about when you hear big players are losing millions of kroner because their systems are down? Then this article is dedicated to you!
The war between Ukraine and Russia has led to increased activity in cybercrime. NSM has asked all Norwegian companies to step up their digital preparedness as a result of the war.
The current situation in Ukraine affects the whole world and we strongly dissociate ourselves from the acts of war, at the same time as we have great sympathy for the difficult situation the inhabitants of Ukraine are in.
We have a clear recommendation for 2022: Train your employees in how to have good digital security. It will pay off in the long run. Let us tell you why.
A new year means new opportunities - also in our industry. What do you think will be the big thing in 2022? We have sat down and thought about it. Here are our predictions.
Every day we use software that we are completely dependent on to be able to do our job. What the various programs consist of or where they come from, we rarely need to decide. But when vulnerabilities arise, it is important that we do so.
Have you written your wish list yet? The lists for us Norwegians are often long and fun. And fortunately, we do not have to write a list of what we do not want. But if we were to write a list of things we do not want this year, it is actually a bit good and old-fashioned scam.
Every year we receive a report from the National Security Authority (NSM) on what the digital risk picture looks like in our elongated country. Last week they came out with the report for 2021. We have taken a look!
Email fraud or phishing is a classic in the digital world. What everyone does not know is that there are several good methods to prevent such attempts at attack. We thought we would show you!
Digital security is important all year round, which is why we sat down with one of our experts to talk about the topic. He has put together his best tips for both individuals and companies on how to better secure themselves in the digital everyday life we are all a part of. Take a look!
Password hygiene is about awareness and simple routines in everyday life that make you tryggere online. We show you how you and those around you can have a healthy and fresh password hygiene.
We are kicking off the topic for the next month, and that is because it is so incredibly important. Have you heard of October the Digital Security Month before? Not? Let's show you what's going on.
A short time ago we wrote about user adoption and the importance of good training when new tools are rolled out in the workplace. One of the reasons it is so important is to avoid and prevent threats you may not know about. One of them is shadow IT. Everyone experiences it Shadow IT…
99% of vulnerabilities exploited by cybercriminals are known vulnerabilities. It is therefore important to review the security of your data and know where you have stored the data. Many Norwegian companies have become dependent on foreign data centers, and therefore do not know where the data is stored.
Did you know that the average "price" to unlock your PC after a ransomware virus attack is $ 1000? Is this a price you are willing to pay? The answer is probably no. Rather follow up the people in the company, so that they know how they protect themselves, and what the safety culture in the company really is.
There are many people these days who experience being hacked and having their user accounts stolen. In the first half of 2020, more cyber attacks were registered than in the whole of 2019. There are several automated programs that can carry out various methods of cybercrime. Multi-factor authentication is one of many security measures that reduce identity theft, fraud and hacker attacks. 95% of cyber attacks are due to human error. It goes to show that there's no need to wait to set up these two-step verifications.
The Business Security Council annually surveys the state of IT in private and public business. The report for 2020 shows that coincidences and bad luck are seen as the most common causes of security breaches. Half of these show that it is due to human error and 39 per cent is due to a low degree of security awareness among the employees. If we look at this against the fact that every single day we send more and more e-mails, and share documents with sensitive information, then an e-mail can also pose a potential security risk. Since 2017 alone, the number of emails sent and received worldwide has increased by 14%, from 270 billion to 307 billion.
More and more scammers are trying phishing attacks on various companies and individuals. The form of attack is sophisticated, and many are unsure what a phishing attack is and how they can distinguish it in the mailbox. We have talked to Mark Stegelmann, in our partner company Watchcom, who works on this topic daily. Watchcom is a renowned provider of security services, with high expertise in security consulting, training, monitoring and testing.
To reduce the risk of infection with the coronavirus, large parts of Norwegian workers work from home. This can pose a security threat to businesses. The authorities are now warning that we may see an increase in computer attacks. In this connection, we have had a chat with the security chief in Braathe, Bård Eirik Lyche, about today's security picture.
Business leaders are responsible for good information security in the organization. In order to contribute to better information security, the manager must know the security culture of the company.
Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection ATP (Advanced Threat Protection) protects the mailboxes of the company's employees against advanced threats, supplements the security functions of Exchange Online Protection and gives you better protection against completely new threats. The service analyzes data and uncovers threats in received email, such as malware and attempts…
