Striving to be a better version of yourself? The Shibboleth Identity Provider (IdP) has certainly achieved this, now at version 5, surpassing its predecessor, version 4, which will see the end of support from the Shibboleth project in September 2024. Which version are you currently using? Maintaining an up-to-date Shibboleth IdP is a crucial component […]
Tag: Information Security
A core aspect of Cyber Essentials is keeping your systems up to date. This is true both for operating systems and any installed apps or software, and these must always be kept updated. Applying these updates is one of the most important things you can do to improve security. It ensures that devices and software are not vulnerable to known […]
“Are THEY listening to us?” “Who’s they?” “You know, the phones, the laptops?” And so goes the conversation that I sometimes have with my wife. Perhaps after we’ve had a chat about hiking poles, when every ad on our social media feed then shows hiking poles, despite neither of us having directly Googled them. (Although […]
You wouldn’t serve someone alcohol without appropriate ID. Nor would you buy a car without airbags, or leave your phone unlocked in a busy pub. Federated access is the equivalent safety check for students and staff accessing your online resources. So if you’re not using federated access, how secure is your access management set-up? This post answers this question and […]
Online security has never been so important, and protecting corporate data from rising numbers of cyberattacks should be the top priority of every organisation – whether that’s universities, colleges, government or not-for-profit organisations. Keeping web and email services secure One way to boost your cyber security is through digital certificates. They help keep your web and […]