Blogs
Cyber Shield: Why the UK’s Latest Cyber Security Initiative Matters to Businesses
The UK’s Cyber Shield initiative signals a new era of AI-powered cyber defence. Discover why strong cyber security fundamentals still matter for businesses.
Blogs
Cyber Essentials Certified? Here’s Why Penetration Testing Should Be Your Next Move
Cyber Essentials certification shows you’ve established strong cyber security foundations, but how do you know your defences will stand up to a real attack? Penetration testing helps organisations identify hidden vulnerabilities, validate existing security controls and provide additional reassurance that cyber risks are being actively managed.
Education
ITMS Community Event Aberdeen
Join us on Thursday, 9th November for an exciting IT Managed Service Providers Event in Aberdeen. The event aims to bring together ITMSPs from the region to foster networking opportunities and facilitate the sharing of challenges and best practices. We’re delighted to be taking part. The first session will focus Read more
News
Cyber Security Team At Converged Bolstered By Graduate Appointment
Scottish IT and cyber security company Converged Communication Solutions has expanded its workforce with the appointment of a tech graduate. His appointment strengthens the firm’s cyber security team, which now numbers five staff.
Blogs
Why you should rethink where you take inspiration from this World Password Day
@berd33n1903. Not a bad password, don’t you think? Many years ago, this used to be one of my passwords. As an Aberdeen FC fan it was an obvious way to make a password I would remember. I also thought I was being clever by replacing the “A” with an “@” and changing the “e’s” to “3”.
Blogs
The Accidental CSO
I have spent almost all of my working life (22 years) as a civilian member of staff with the Police Service; first Grampian Police and latterly Police Scotland. Recently I made the move from public service to private and today I’m Chief Security Officer at Converged. There’s a Twitter account Read more
News
New Chief Security Officer on the beat at Converged
Aberdeen-headquartered IT company Converged Communication Solutions has appointed a leading cybercrime and cyber security expert from Police Scotland as its new chief security officer. Robbie Ross has joined the independent IT firm to support the delivery of its cyber security service and provide leadership on the subject, which continues to Read more