Cyber Security FAQs
Cyber security can feel complex, but protecting your organisation doesn’t have to be. This page answers some of the most common questions we’re asked by businesses looking to strengthen their security, reduce risk, and stay compliant.
Whether you’re concerned about ransomware, data protection, regulatory requirements, or simply want to understand where your current defences stand, the FAQs below are designed to give you clear, practical guidance. If you don’t see your question listed, or you’d like tailored advice for your organisation, our team is always happy to help.
Email Phishing Attacks Explained
What is Phishing? Phishing is a type of social engineering cyberattack that uses email as a delivery method with an aim to coerce users into performing actions that…
What is a Red Team Engagement?
A red-team engagement is an advanced form of cybersecurity assessment where a team of ethical hackers, known as the red team, simulates a full-scale cyberattack on an organisation….
What is Password Cracking and How Does it Work?
Password cracking is the process of recovering the plaintext password from a cryptographic hash or encrypted password, often through the use of tools such as Hashcat, John the…
What is Penetration Testing?
Penetration testing, sometimes known as “pen testing”, “pentesting”, or “ethical hacking”, is a cybersecurity practice in which ethical hackers simulate actual attacks on a network, web application, computer…
What is Vulnerability Scanning?
Vulnerability scanning is a process used to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities in computer systems, servers, networks, or applications. It is often performed as part of a vulnerability…