Red Team and Blue Team exercises are structured cybersecurity activities where one group (the Red Team) acts as attackers, attempting to breach systems and find weaknesses, while another group (the Blue Team) defends against these attacks. The goal is to test and improve the security measures of an organisation by simulating real-world cyber threats in…
Category: Threat Detection and Response
Security Operations Centre (SOC)
A Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a dedicated team or facility that monitors and manages an organisation’s security systems. Its main job is to detect, analyse, and respond to cyber security incidents using both technology and skilled staff. The SOC works around the clock to protect sensitive data and systems from threats, ensuring quick action…
Ransomware Containment
Ransomware containment refers to the steps taken to stop ransomware from spreading to other computers or systems once it has been detected. This process aims to limit damage by isolating infected devices, cutting off network access, and preventing further files from being encrypted. Effective containment helps organisations recover more quickly and reduces the risk of…
Vulnerability Assessment
A vulnerability assessment is a process that identifies and evaluates weaknesses in computer systems, networks, or applications that could be exploited by threats. This assessment helps organisations find security gaps before attackers do, so they can fix them and reduce risk. The process often includes scanning for known flaws, misconfigurations, and outdated software that could…
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a technology that helps organisations monitor and analyse security events across their IT systems. It gathers data from various sources like servers, applications, and network devices, then looks for patterns that might indicate a security problem. SIEM solutions help security teams detect, investigate, and respond to threats more…
Malware Sandbox
A malware sandbox is a secure, isolated digital environment where suspicious files or programmes can be run and observed without risking the safety of the main computer or network. It allows security professionals to analyse how potentially harmful software behaves, looking for signs of malicious activity like stealing data or damaging files. By using a…
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a cybersecurity tool designed to monitor, detect, and respond to threats on devices such as computers, smartphones, and servers. EDR systems collect data from these endpoints and analyse it to find suspicious activity or attacks. They also help security teams investigate incidents and take action to stop threats quickly….
Phishing Simulation
Phishing simulation is a security exercise where organisations send fake phishing emails to their own staff to test how well employees can spot and avoid suspicious messages. The main goal is to identify weaknesses in staff awareness and train them to recognise real phishing attacks. This helps reduce the risk that employees will click on…
Insider Threat
An insider threat refers to a risk to an organisation that comes from people within the company, such as employees, contractors or business partners. These individuals have inside information or access to systems and may misuse it, either intentionally or accidentally, causing harm to the organisation. Insider threats can involve theft of data, sabotage, fraud…
Threat Intelligence
Threat intelligence is information collected, analysed, and used to understand current and potential cyber threats. It helps organisations know what types of attacks are happening, who might be behind them, and how to protect their systems. This knowledge allows security teams to make better decisions and respond more effectively to cyber incidents.