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The human element of cybersecurity
In this HLB insights article as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we deep-dive into why people are your most important security control and how businesses can build ongoing training and...
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The changing landscape of cybersecurity
Medium-sized businesses are an ideal target for cybercriminals: they have access to valuable data and operations without the extensive security infrastructure of large enterprises. So what can mid-market businesses do...
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Forensic accountancy 101: Why your business could benefit from a review
Financial security represents an ever-growing challenge for businesses of all types, but this can be a complex landscape with issues that range from fraud detection to regulatory compliance. Forensic accountancy...
Blog
Top takeaways from our Fundamentals of the Future report
The 2024 HLB Cybersecurity Report serves as both a wake-up call and a guidepost for organisations navigating the complex landscape of digital threats. With an increase in cyber-attacks over the...
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How to build a cybersecurity plan: A guide for SMEs
There is an increasingly blurred line between the physical and digital worlds; businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity to protect their assets. It is imperative to build and implement...
Research
HLB Cybersecurity Report 2024
This year’s HLB Cybersecurity Report leverages insights from IT professionals across the globe, exploring key topics from the cybersecurity landscape such as cyber resilience, managing third-party risks, organisational training programs...
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Six steps to complete a cybersecurity audit
In today's digital-first world, even the most sophisticated cybersecurity plans need more than periodic polishing. An audit differs from a cybersecurity plan: while a plan maps out your strategy, an...
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What crisis management lessons can we learn from the tech outage of 2024?
While organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, effective risk assurance and contingency planning must be top of mind. We take a closer look at the Crowdstrike tech outage of 2024...
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Cybersecurity, reporting and SMEs
With technology woven through core operations, cybersecurity extends beyond mere IT department concerns in today's businesses. Contrary to widespread belief, cyberattacks affect organisations of all sizes. Read on to discover...
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China’s new crackdown: What increasing cybersecurity measures mean for trade with China
The Chinese government is considering an amendment to its existing cybersecurity laws, which could lead to a crackdown on companies that fail to comply. Therefore, it's crucial for companies that...
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Trends to watch in cybersecurity: Regulatory compliance, technology, and emerging threats
Explore 2024's key cybersecurity trends: stringent regulatory compliance, cutting-edge tech like AI & quantum computing, and emerging threats.
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Decoding AI ethics: What businesses need to know
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the business world, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. However, with great power comes great...