Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
Are Healthcare Data Breaches the New Normal?
Malware & Threats Are Healthcare Data Breaches the New Normal?

In today’s digital age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare has never been more crucial. Rupert Marais, an authority on cybersecurity in healthcare, offers invaluable insights into the intricate world of protecting sensitive data from cyber threats. With recent events

Deepfake Technology Impersonations – Review
Identity & Access Management Deepfake Technology Impersonations – Review

The digital realm faces an escalating menace, where malevolent campaigns harness artificial intelligence to impersonate public figures with unparalleled accuracy. In a striking incident, the imposter replicated the voice and writing style of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, disrupting diplomacy

Can Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Trigger Next Cyber Crisis?
Malware & Threats Can Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Trigger Next Cyber Crisis?

In a rapidly evolving digital age where cybersecurity is paramount, a new vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler has set off alarms throughout the IT community. Known as CVE-2025-5777, this startling flaw hinges on inadequate input validation, providing cybercriminals with opportunities to

Are Your Devices Vulnerable to PerfektBlue Bluetooth Exploit?
Endpoint & Device Security Are Your Devices Vulnerable to PerfektBlue Bluetooth Exploit?

Imagine driving down the highway, content and unworried, unaware that your car's infotainment system might be more unprotected than it seems. Such a scenario is becoming more plausible with the emergence of the "PerfektBlue" exploit. This technological malady has posed a significant threat to

How Will Microsoft's Windows Upgrades Prevent Future Outages?
Malware & Threats How Will Microsoft's Windows Upgrades Prevent Future Outages?

Rupert Marais, a seasoned specialist in endpoint and device security, joins us today to discuss Microsoft's efforts to strengthen Windows' operational resilience. In the wake of the 2024 global IT outage, Microsoft is preparing significant platform upgrades intended to protect enterprise customers

Are QR Codes the New Frontier for Cybercrime?
Endpoint & Device Security Are QR Codes the New Frontier for Cybercrime?

As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, QR codes have swiftly embedded themselves into everyday life, bringing both convenience and growing trepidations. Could a simple scan of a QR code unravel your digital security? The Hidden Threat Behind QR Codes The Anti-Phishing Working Group

Ahold Delhaize Cyberattack Exposes Data of 2 Million Plus Individuals
Data Protection & Privacy Ahold Delhaize Cyberattack Exposes Data of 2 Million Plus Individuals

What would you do if your most sensitive data—your Social Security number, health records, and bank account details—fell into the wrong hands? This alarming situation has become a reality for over 2 million individuals affected by a recent significant cyberattack on Ahold Delhaize USA. The company,

Transforming Compliance Into a Strategic Cybersecurity Asset
Endpoint & Device Security Transforming Compliance Into a Strategic Cybersecurity Asset

In today's fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations grapple with the challenge of maintaining compliance while combating increasingly sophisticated threats. A prevalent pitfall involves equating compliance with protection, which can lead to a false sense of security. With the surge of

Is Phishing Training Failing to Protect Organizations?
Data Protection & Privacy Is Phishing Training Failing to Protect Organizations?

Cyber threats have emerged as a significant concern for organizations globally, with phishing, in particular, being a dominant method employed by malicious actors. Companies have traditionally relied on phishing awareness training to bolster employee vigilance against these deceptive tactics.

Are Misconfigured MCP Servers Opening AI to Cyber Threats?
Security Operations & Management Are Misconfigured MCP Servers Opening AI to Cyber Threats?

Consider a world where cutting-edge artificial intelligence brings both promise and risk. The deployment of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in AI ecosystems globally unveils an unforeseen conundrum. Designed to enhance connectivity and significantly broaden AI’s capabilities, they might

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