Understanding Cyber

Episode 20 - The Darkweb

We explore what the Darkweb is, who uses it, how to access it, and why you should be careful of it.

Further reading here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_web

https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-how-to-how-can-i-access-the-deep-web.html

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Episode 19 - Question and Answer - Q&A

We cover a large number of questions that you are asked in this episode, including:

Whats more secure Android or iPhone?

Do I need AV on my phone?

Why is hacking illegal?

How do I know if a wifi network is safe?

What is End to End Encryption?

What is the blockchain?

and more.

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Episode 18 - working from home

We cover the basics of security when working from home, specifically: protecting yourself from scams, protecting your network, how to securely access the office, and what happens if something goes wrong.

Further reading:

Resources

SANS guide

https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/sans-security-awareness-work-home-deployment-kit

NCSC Guide

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/home-working

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Episode 17 - Employee Identity and Access Management

Dicko returns to chat to us about Employee and Identity Access Management. He explains how this technology can make life significantly easier and more secure for the business and IT departments, but why you want to carefully plan and test any rollout before going live.

Further reading:

NCSC Identity and Access Management:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/introduction-identity-and-access-management

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Episode 16 - Have I been hacked?

Have you been hacked? How do you know? What to do if you have been? We address these questions and more in this episode.

Further reading:

NCSC small business recovery:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guidance--response-and-recovery

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Episode 15 - Cloud

What is the cloud? We have all heard of it, but what exactly is it and what are the options? We look at what cloud is, public vs private cloud, and the different levels of service you can have. We also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the cloud.

Further reading:

What is cloud - by Cloudflare:

https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/cloud/what-is-the-cloud/

NCSC Cloud Security:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/cloud-security?curPage=/collection/cloud-security/implementing-the-cloud-security-principles

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Episode 14 - Phishing

We will cover - What is Phishing, Spear Phishing, Whaling, Vishing and Business Email Compromise and how to defend yourself from these attacks.

Further reading:

Example of a Vishing phone call:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv4s_ltHzFw

NCSC guidance:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/phishing

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/suspicious-email-actions

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online

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Episode 13 - SIEM / Security Information Event Management

A slight change - we have a guest! Our friend Dicko joins the show to explain what SIEM is, how it works, and when you might want one. Pretty business cyber security focused rather than home user. We went a bit longer than normal as Dicko had so much great material.

Other resources + NCSC guidance:

How to build a free (NCSC logger / SIEM) https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/logging-made-easy

NCSC managed security service guidance: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/security-operations-centre-soc-buyers-guide

CSO online: what is SIEM: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2124604/what-is-siem-software-how-it-works-and-how-to-choose-the-right-tool.html

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Episode 12 - Email

We will cover - What email is and how it works, email vulnerabilities, how to secure email, when email is not the best option, and top tips for using email.

Further reading:

NCSC guidance:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/email-security-and-anti-spoofing

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/improving-email-security

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/mailcheck

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Episode 11 - Web Browsing

We will cover - The difference between the internet and the world wide web (WWW), how a web browser works, what the padlock means, what cookies are, and how to stay safe online.

Further reading:

Get safe online (UK Gov):

https://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-your-computer/safe-internet-use/

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