Multi-factor authentication for online services Advice for organisations on implementing multi-factor authentication (or two-factor authentication) to protect against password guessing and theft on online services. This guidance describes how to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to mitigate against password guessing and theft, including brute force attacks. MFA can also be called two-step verification or 2-factor authentication (2FA). Introduction When […]

Dixons Carphone has admitted a huge data breach involving 5.9 million payment cards and 1.2 million personal data records. It is investigating the hacking attempt, which began in July last year. Dixons Carphone said it had no evidence that any of the cards had been used fraudulently following the breach. There was “an attempt to […]

We have all heard of programmes with steps in, diets, self help, success…but what about one which can help reduce the risk of a cyber security attack on your business? No? Read on for 10 steps to cyber security! Introduction This guidance is designed for organisations looking to protect themselves in cyberspace. The 10 Steps […]