In the first of a CRIBB blog double-bill this week*, we look back at cyber security news Dec 2021. The month began with a cyber-attack against Spar shops and continued with hackers looking to exploit the Log4j vulnerability. Finally, the BBC revealed a new cyber-attack that managed to disrupt Gloucestershire […]

There have been numerous high-profile cases of ransomware in the mainstream news in recent years. Going after big corporations would seem to be at the top of cyber-criminals’ wish lists. However, schools and colleges are increasingly finding themselves being targeted. Today then we look at ransomware in education, to see […]

Many organisations nowadays are unsure whether they require a DPO or not. Some do not know if data protection even applies to them. Today we shed some light on this using an example that is timely and hopefully somewhat entertaining. Achieving compliance with modern business requirements can be very tricky. […]

In January 2022, the NCSC is introducing the largest Cyber Essentials (CE) technical controls update since it was first launched in 2014. Today we look at what is changing to see what it might then mean for you moving forwards. The new year will see the introduction of an updated […]

We are part of theICEway along with eTestware and ICE. Together, we deliver a complete digital solution for clients in sectors including healthcare. Our group of IT brands are all either celebrating or approaching significant milestones. CRIBB turned 5 in November 2021 whilst eTestware will be 8 in February 2022. […]

A mere 2 weeks ago we rounded-up our pick of security updates for October – you can read that piece here. We considered waiting a while longer to reveal our choices from this month. Then we opted to do it sooner rather than later as there is a lot to […]

This week CRIBB Cyber Security is 5 and to celebrate, we’re looking at the evolution of cyber security. The world as we now know it is far different to the one we experienced back in 2016. As we shall see, 5 years ago cyber-criminals were becoming more targeted and more […]

We’re now past the halfway mark in November and so then it is time for one of our regular features: Cyber security news Oct 2021. Today we’ll look at the UK National Cyber Force and phishing attempts against YouTube users. Then we’ll hear about another high-profile ransomware attack. You can […]

CRIBB is part of theICEway ecosystem along with ICE and eTestware. Next year, ICE turns 15 and our friends there have been reflecting on how things were in the beginning – read more. Not to be outdone, it is now our turn as we will turn 5 in just over […]

Who needs to register with ICO? It is a question that has caused some confusion. Many believe that it is only data controllers that need to. However, as we shall see, data processors must also register. What is a data controller? Typically, if you decide ‘why’ and ‘how’ personal data […]