A common question that comes up when implementing ISO 27001 is: Should I include security penetration testing in my Information Security Management System (ISMS) programme to comply with the ISO 27001 standard and meet auditor expectations? The answer is both yes and no — depending on how you look at it. The standard does not […]
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Sep
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and then seeks payment in exchange for the encryption key. A ransomware readiness assessment is an audit that businesses can undergo to determine their risk level for ransomware. The assessment will help you identify which areas of your organisation are at the highest risk for attack […]
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Aug
When looking to embark on achieving ISO 27001 Compliance, every organisation should know what challenges are ahead, in order to overcome them. It doesn’t have to be that hard if you know the hurdles. Risk Crew would like to share some tips to jump the hurdles when it comes to building your Information Security Management […]
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Aug
Aug
The revised version of ISO 27001 finally landed on 25 October 2022. It’s been almost 10 years since the last major update, and while the revisions may seem minor, they are in fact significant and serve to both solidify and clarify the standard. In this post, we’ll cover what changed, why the new version was […]
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Jul
Documenting your information security management system (ISMS) for evidence of compliance with the ISO 27001:2022 standard can be confusing as it is not clear which documents are mandated and which are discretionary. Consequently, most of us overcompensate and produce far more paperwork than we need causing redundant and conflicting policies to confuse our stakeholders, staff […]
Risk Rating: HIGH Affected Products: Google Chrome Affected Version:Versions previous to 103.0.5060.114 Patched Version: 103.0.5060.114 Vendor: Google Date: 01/07/2022 Introduction: A zero-day vulnerability was identified and disclosed to Google that affects the WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communications) component within the browser, which allows for exploitation of a Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability. Technical details are limited at […]
If you’re considering a penetration test to identify and fix vulnerabilities within your business, you might not know which type of pen test is best for you. In this article, we explore the types of penetration testing available, and what they are best for. What are the Different Types of Penetration Testing? Risk Crew offers […]
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May
May
With the ever-increasing threat of data breaches for many organisations, testing your security systems is the only way to find vulnerabilities. When discussing cyber security tests, the terms “Red Team” and “Blue Team” are often mentioned. In this article, we will cover what the two teams are, their roles and how they work together to […]
Risk Rating: CRITICAL Affected Products: F5 Big-Ip Affected Version:16.1.0-16.1.2/ 15.1.0-15.1.5 / 14.1.0-14.1.4 / 13.1.0-13.1.4 /12.1.0-12.1.6 / 11.6.1-11.6.5 Patched Version: 17.0.0 / 16.1.2.2 / 15.1.5.1 / 14.1.4.6 / 13.1.5 Proof-of-Concepts available: yes Vendor: F5 Date: 04/05/2022 Introduction: F5 Big-Ip load-balancers can be abused to obtain Remote Command Execution (RCE). These devices have an administrative interface (iControl […]
Information security risk assessments are crucial for any businesses that deal with any sensitive information that could potentially cause harm if accessed, shared, modified, or deleted. In this article, we cover how your business can benefit from a security risk assessment, how they are conducted, and how you can use the assessment findings to improve […]