CyberSecurity – Jordan Gall

How to Stay Ahead of Cybersecurity Changes from Financial Regulators in 2025 and 2026

by Jordan Gall May 12, 2025May 21, 2025Comments are Disabled

The regulatory landscape for financial institutions is evolving rapidly. The process has shifted from discussions to comprehensive questionnaires driven by passive engagements and data mining efforts. Through this process, regulators are identifying cybersecurity gaps, shifting from guidance notes, (recommendations) to requirements (regulations). Understanding these changes is crucial for financial institutions to remain compliant and avoid …

Stay Safe from Malicious Online Tools: A Growing Concern

by Jordan Gall April 8, 2025May 21, 2025Comments are Disabled

The FBI Denver field office has issued a warning about a rising scam involving free online document converter tools. I thought it best to take the opportunity to reflect upon what this actually means and who is most at risk. These types of online tools were created as an online efficiency; the ability to open …

The Future of Cloud Computing: Trends to Watch in 2025

by Jordan Gall April 4, 2025April 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

As we move further into 2025, cloud computing continues to evolve, offering new opportunities and challenges for businesses. The rapid advancements in technology are reshaping the way organisations operate, making it essential for businesses to stay informed about the latest trends. By understanding and leveraging these trends, companies can drive innovation, improve efficiency, and maintain …

Beware of Online File Converter Scams: Protect Your Business

by Jordan Gall April 1, 2025April 1, 2025Comments are Disabled

Cyber Security tips for Businesses – by Jordan Gall

by Jordan Gall March 27, 2025March 26, 2025Comments are Disabled

Cyber security continues to shape the tech landscape, especially for small and medium businesses. From strengthening defenses and embracing Cyber Essentials (or similar certifications), to increased vendor practices and wider adoption of Zero Trust, there are some clear trends. As a cyber security professional, I want to share some simple yet essential tips to keep …

3 Tech Essentials to Keep Your Business Safe(r) from Hackers in 2025

by Jordan Gall March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

Modern businesses rely on technology more than ever to operate and engage with clients. As we progress through 2025 and the next tech evolution with AI, it’s critical that your tech works for you – not against you. In today’s article, I want to share three essential tech tips designed to help business owners and …

Microsoft Secure Score – Is Your Guard on Duty?

by Jordan Gall March 11, 2025March 11, 2025Comments are Disabled

Would you rather have a security guard for your business who is vigilant, well-trained and knows what to look out for and how to respond to different situations, or a security guard that is inattentive, poorly trained, and might be more interested in their phone than their surroundings?… Your Microsoft Secure score is essentially the …

2025 Technology Trends: Key Predictions for a More Secure Future

by Jordan Gall February 17, 2025February 14, 2025Comments are Disabled

After a busy 2024 and an accelerated shift toward agile working, I have been looking ahead with the Buchanan Technology team at at the developments that will shape the technology industry in 2025. In this article, we outline our predictions for the coming year and explain how these trends could impact your business. Cybersecurity …

Hey, Jordan – What are your top cyber security tips?

by Jordan Gall February 13, 2025February 13, 2025Comments are Disabled

As a cyber security professional, I often get asked this question I think the legacy view that hackers are only targeting big multi-national corporations or governments is highly outdated. The reality is that most attacks are automated and seek out the weakest businesses via flaws in a particular system that have long gone unattended, which …

Don’t be part of the 95% of cyber breaches that are caused by human error

by Jordan Gall February 6, 2025February 4, 2025Comments are Disabled

For years, human error has been the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity, with 95% of all successful breaches being caused by user error and negligence, often caused by a lack of training or awareness. This underscores the critical importance of cyber education, particularly for regulated and advice-based industries such as finance, where protecting sensitive client data, …