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Remote work has come a long way from a concept to becoming a way of working that is the norm for many businesses. The history of remote work goes back several decades to the 1970s when flexitime and early telecommuting initiatives emerged, with companies like IBM leading the way in remote work trends. The 1990s […]

Traditional security models based on perimeter defence and implicit trust are no longer effective. The notion that what is inside the organisation’s network is trusted and everything outside as untrusted is no longer supported. Instead, organisations are adopting a more proactive and holistic security strategy that does not trust any user, device, or application, regardless […]

This attestation reinforces BMIT’s commitment to protect customer infrastructures entrusted to the company. 12th February 2024, SmartCity Malta - Leading cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity provider BMIT today announced the successful achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 attestation, reflecting the company’s efforts to maintain the highest operational standards of security and availability across its infrastructure, systems […]

There exists a subtler and potentially more damaging danger lurking in your business – the insider threat. Insider threats are one of the most serious and costly cybersecurity risks for any organisation. This phenomenon involves individuals exploiting their privileged access to compromise security from within.  An insider threat could be a current or former employee, […]

19 January 2024 – Leading cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity provider BMIT Technologies plc today announced the appointment of two seasoned professionals to key executive roles. The new appointments reflect the company’s ongoing journey as it transforms into leading hybrid IT solutions provider and consolidates its position as Malta’s leading managed services provider. Sean Cohen has assumed […]

BMIT has embarked on a journey of transformation, expanding its role from the leading data centre and Cloud provider to cybersecurity solutions and managed services provider. In the realm of cybersecurity, being a managed service provider (MSP) means more than just solutions and services; it's about providing guidance, fostering understanding of an ever-evolving digital landscape […]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the busiest shopping days of the year. According to Bitdefender, consumers spent $9 billion online last year, up by 22% on 2021. In 2022, Cyber Monday generated a whopping $11.3 billion in revenue alone. Unfortunately, the boom in retail business comes with a matching risk: cybercrime. Cybercriminals, consistently active […]

More and more business leaders are recognising the importance of cybersecurity. They are also acknowledging that a strong first line of defence, starting with their employees, can considerably reduce the risk of a breach or data leakage. However, achieving this requires employees to be well-informed and proficient in identifying and mitigating cyber threats. While certain […]

The Cybersecurity Imperative: Securing Business, Safeguarding Profit conference, organised by BMIT as part of its activities around Cybersecurity Awareness Month, was a remarkable success! The very well-attended event provided attendees valuable insights into the critical role of cybersecurity in today's business landscape. Let me summarise some of the key takeaways and highlights from the presentations […]

The importance of cybersecurity has grown exponentially. As individuals, businesses, and organisations we have become increasingly reliant on digital tools and platforms, however the risks associated with cyber threats have intensified as well. The first line of defence against these threats is not a matter of implementing security solutions alone, but rather a well-informed and […]