Neil Richardson

Posts by Neil Richardson

Co-Founder of Cyber Alchemy and SteelCon

  • Data Protection: Are you hitting The Big 3?

    Every organisation, big or small, handles personal information . Think contacts (customers, suppliers, staff etc),…

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  • What Is The Real Cost of a Data Breach?

    Quick note: there’s no scare tactics in this post. My intention is to give you…

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  • CEOs: Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional. Take Responsibility

    CEOs: Cybersecurity isn’t optional. Take responsibility. Today, it’s not just a problem for IT. It’s…

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  • How to Protect Your Network from Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

    Malicious hackers aren’t always after your data…  Sometimes, they just want to cause chaos for…

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  • How to Control Unauthorised Access within Internal Systems

    First step to controlling unauthorised access: Assume they’re already in… Because if you haven’t addressed…

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  • How to Manage Insider Threats Effectively

    When we think of cybersecurity threats, our first thought often goes to shadowy hackers plotting…

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  • How to Secure Your Financial Data

    For cybercriminals, financial data is a prime target.  And it’s easy to see why.  Financial…

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  • How to Reduce Your Long-Term Cybersecurity Costs

    When I speak to business leaders about strengthening their cybersecurity, there’s one question that always…

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  • How to Secure Remote Work Environments

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we work has changed dramatically. Working from home or…

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  • Is Your Cybersecurity Training Truly Effective?

    You’ve invested in the latest firewalls, cutting-edge antivirus software, and the newest security systems in…

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About

Neil Richardson

I am the co-founder and partner of Cyber Alchemy LTD and an associate lecturer in the computing department at both Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Warwick.