How To Communicate Cyber Security Risk Effectively with the Board

Cyber security risk is no longer an isolated IT issue; it has become a significant business concern with the power to impact profitability, operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and brand reputation. As such, boards must view it as a strategic priority rather than a technical challenge. To ensure long-term resilience, cyber security leaders must go beyond […]

Exploring DORA and Third-Party Risk in the UK – Key Takeaways from Our Webinar

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is shaping the way financial organisations approach operational resilience and third-party risk management. To unpack the complexities and provide actionable guidance, Secon and Quod Orbis hosted the webinar, “Exploring DORA and Third-Party Risk in the UK.” We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, Cornelius Goosen and Jason Wilkes, […]

Navigating PCI-DSS 4.0 Compliance with Secon and Red Sift

In partnership with Red Sift, we recently hosted a webinar to explore the latest changes in PCI DSS v4.0 and how these updates will impact businesses managing customer payment information. If you missed the session, you can find a recording below as well as a brief overview of what was covered, and why PCI DSS […]

The Role of Threat-Led Penetration Testing in DORA

The financial sector has become a prime target for cyber threats. As digital transformation accelerates, financial entities have become increasingly reliant on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for their operations. However, this reliance also exposes them to significant risks, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and operational disruptions. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to […]

Secon and Quod Orbis: Elevating Cyber Security Standards and Enhancing Organisational Resilience

Secon is thrilled to announce our partnership with Quod Orbis, a leader in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM). This collaboration brings advanced real-time visibility and automation to enhance cybersecurity controls and risk management. Quod Orbis’s innovative CCM platform supports compliance with major international security frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and DORA. Together, we aim to provide a comprehensive view of your cybersecurity landscape, driving significant efficiency gains and improving service delivery.

Navigating DORA: Essential Insights for Financial and Payment Institutions

The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark regulatory initiative aimed at enhancing the digital operational resilience of entities within financial sector or those relating to it. DORA focuses on strengthening the digital operational resilience of these entities through robust ICT risk management, comprehensive testing, incident reporting, third-party risk management, and proactive […]

Strengthening Cyber Security Governance for UK SMEs: A Comprehensive Approach

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique cyber security challenges. With limited resources and increasing compliance demands (GDPR, ISO 27001, IASME Cyber Essentials), proactive measures are crucial. At Secon, we help SMEs enhance their cybersecurity with key strategies such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities, regular IT health checks to ensure system integrity and compliance, incident response planning and forensic analysis to manage breaches and understand threat tactics, and SIEM and SOC implementation for 24/7 monitoring and proactive threat response. Strengthen your defences with Secon’s expert support.