Cyber Security FAQ

General Cybersecurity Questions

1. Why is cybersecurity important for my business?
Cybersecurity protects your business from cyber threats like data breaches, ransomware, and phishing attacks, helping you maintain operational integrity and customer trust.

2. What industries need cybersecurity the most?
Any business handling sensitive data is a target. Industries such as finance, healthcare, legal, and technology are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats.

3. How can I assess my company’s cybersecurity risk?
We offer a free cyber assessment and Office 365 audit to evaluate your security posture and recommend improvements.

4. What is a cybersecurity incident response plan?
An incident response plan outlines the steps your company should take to detect, contain, and recover from a cyberattack.

5. What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?
MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access to systems.

NIS2 Compliance

6. What is NIS2, and does it apply to my business?
NIS2 is the updated EU directive on cybersecurity for essential and important entities. If your business operates within the EU or provides critical services, compliance is crucial.

7. What are the key requirements of NIS2?
NIS2 mandates risk management, incident reporting, business continuity planning, and supply chain security.

8. How can Paladin Cyber Security help with NIS2 compliance?
We offer risk assessments, security frameworks, and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure your business meets NIS2 requirements.

Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms

General Cybersecurity Terms

Zero Trust Security: A security model that assumes no user or system is automatically trusted and requires continuous verification.

Attack Surface: The total number of potential entry points for an attacker to exploit.

Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user or system.

Backup: A copy of data stored separately to restore information in case of loss or attack.

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI): Data collected to understand and mitigate cyber threats.

Data Breach: An incident where sensitive information is accessed without authorisation.

Endpoint Security: Protecting individual devices such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices from cyber threats.

Encryption: The process of converting information into a secure format to prevent unauthorised access.

Firewall: A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic.

Incident Response: A structured approach to handling cybersecurity incidents to minimise damage.

Penetration Testing (Pen Test): Simulated cyberattacks to identify and fix vulnerabilities in a system.

Phishing: A type of cyberattack where attackers trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

Ransomware: Malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.

NIS2 Compliance Terms

Critical Infrastructure: Essential services such as energy, transport, and healthcare that require heightened cybersecurity measures.

Cyber Resilience: The ability of an organisation to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.

Governance and Risk Management: Processes ensuring cybersecurity is managed at the highest organisational level.

Incident Reporting Obligations: Legal requirements to report cybersecurity incidents to authorities.

Supply Chain Security: Protecting third-party vendors and partners from cyber risks.

Threat Intelligence Sharing: The exchange of cybersecurity threat information between organisations.

Advanced Cybersecurity Terms

Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity: AI-driven technologies used to detect and respond to threats in real-time.

Cloud Security: Protection of data, applications, and services hosted in cloud environments.

Dark Web Monitoring: Tracking of illicit activities and data leaks on hidden online marketplaces.

Deception Technology: Security measures that mislead attackers by setting up fake systems to detect malicious activity.

Extended Detection and Response (XDR): A security approach that integrates multiple threat detection sources into a single platform.

Identity and Access Management (IAM): Systems that control and restrict user access to critical resources.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Technology that collects and analyses security data for threat detection.