How DNS filtering works and why businesses need it
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a cornerstone of the internet. DNS servers connect URL names that humans can read to unique Internet Protocol (IP) addresses that web browsers …
Prevent credential stuffing and account takeover attacks with these expert tips
Account takeover and credential stuffing attacks are two security threats that often go hand in hand. Both have become alarmingly prominent: a recent report found that …
How can financial institutions prevent shopping season fraud?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the years’ busiest shopping days. For consumers and retailers alike, it marks the beginning of the winter holiday shopping season, as …
The overlooked part of an infosec strategy: Cyber insurance underwriting
When a data breach or cyber attack hits the headlines one of the last things businesses are likely to consider is how cyber insurance could helped. Outside of a general …
Preventing insider threats, data loss and damage through zero trust
With the proliferation of mobile devices and BYOD, ubiquitous and always available internet connectivity and the widespread use of private, public and hybrid cloud solutions, …
Create secure IoT products: Enable security by design
Good practices for IoT security, with a particular focus on software development guidelines for secure IoT products and services throughout their lifetime have been introduced …
Want to build a successful SOC? Here’s what you need to know
There is no arguing the fact that networks are continually growing in complexity and the cyberattack surface is constantly expanding. A critical step in building a stronger …
Lateral phishing makes for dangerous waters, here’s how you can avoid getting caught in the net
As companies and consumers have become more aware of phishing, hackers have refined their techniques and are now launching a more advanced form of attack known as lateral …
The password reuse problem is a ticking time bomb
Despite Bill Gates predicting the demise of passwords back in 2004, they are still very much in use. Passwords, like email, seem future proof; but they are also the source of …
When is the right time to red team?
“It takes a thief to catch a thief.” Despite being hundreds of years old, this idiom holds perfectly true for that most modern of thieves, the cybercriminal. With …
What financial records do companies need to keep, and for how long?
Companies generate stacks of documents and managing them correctly is crucial. It can be complicated to balance organizational requirements, employee interests, and legal …
Phishing attacks are a complex problem that requires layered solutions
Most cyberattacks start with a social engineering attempt and, most often than not, it takes the form of a phishing email. It’s easy to understand the popularity of this …
