Entries by digitalpathway

The Potential Risks of the Internet of Things in our Homes

The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the dawning of the ‘Interconnected Home’, is set to revolutionise the way we live our lives. Connectivity between Internet-enabled devices will allow for previously unthought-of communication, as physical objects perform actions that see them interact with their environment. The possibilities are vast, with electronic appliances in […]

How Log Management Can Help You Protect Your Systems

Log management is an essential tool in the battle against cyber-crime. It might not be as glamorous as anti-malware software, or the use of honeypots, but it can be the single most important way of preventing a potential hack. It is effectively the gathering of information from your systems. Every PC and server you use […]

GCHQ and the Smart Meter Fiasco

Earlier this year, a story was brought to our attention that sent reverberations around the office. As digital security experts, we believe that tightly securing electronic items is an absolute must, and that any company or organisation releasing technology should have a plan in place from the outset. Imagine our surprise when articles regarding the […]

The Increased Risk of Hacking Apple Macs

It is estimated that Microsoft have around 90% of the market share when it comes to operating systems. This statistic may be slightly misleading though, as it appears to be based on purchases. It doesn’t necessarily take into account the usage levels. Although most new PC’s have Microsoft windows already installed for example, it doesn’t […]

Security for Smartphones

In an increasingly technology-driven and mobile world, our reliance on our smartphones is growing. They are getting smarter, sleeker and able to perform more and more actions that make them essential to the day to day running of our lives. We can run businesses from our phones, access and distribute funds from various banking apps […]

The Interconnected World

Wherever you have technology that is able to connect to a network, there is the very real risk of cyber-crime. The emergence of the IoT and the dawning of the Interconnected Home, is set to revolutionise the way we live our lives.

Contrarisk Security

Do too many small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) believe that security is something only big firms need to worry about? In this interview, Colin Tankard, managing director of Digital Pathways, explains that, indeed, many firms believe themselves to be too small and uninteresting to attract the attention of hackers. Listen to the full interview here  […]

The Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2016

The Gartner summits are some of the most renowned and highly valued conferences in the world. As a leading information technology research and advisory company, Gartner offer incredible insight into practically all areas of IT. The recent Security and Risk Management Summit 2016 was no exception, addressing the latest cybersecurity threats and introducing flexible new […]

The LinkedIn Scandal – How to Protect Against Social Media Hacks

In 2012, LinkedIn was infamously hacked and the password details of users released and shared across the darker reaches of the web. Old news you would think. Unfortunately, four years on in 2016, reports are again surfacing that this may not be the last we hear about this particular breach. Earlier this year, it came […]

Computing Security Awards

Digital Pathways are very proud to announce, that following nominations for the Computing Security Awards 2016, we have been confirmed as finalists in the following category: Encryption Solution of the Year (nCrypt – Managed Encryption Services)