The UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme provides organisations with technical security controls to protect against common cyber threats. It’s particularly crucial for the NHS and healthcare organisations, and is now commonly mandated in government contracts and NHS tenders. Cyber Essentials Plus certification offers added benefits including increased patient trust, lower insurance premiums, and a more appealing market presence. The certification covers five technical control areas, including firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management.
Investigating USB-to-Ethernet Dongles With “Malware” Claims
Rumours that certain USB-to-Ethernet dongles may contain malware from Russia or China designed to spy on users have been dispelled as false. The dongles were
