Threat modeling needs a reset
Organizations need to rethink their approach to threat modeling or risk losing its value as a key defense in their cybersecurity arsenals. The traditional approaches to threat …
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How to conquer synthetic identity fraud
“No single organization can stop synthetic identity fraud on its own,” reports The Federal Reserve. “Fraudster tactics continually evolve to stay a step ahead of detection—and …
Navigating the complexity of ransomware negotiations
Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic, and at the end of the day, cybercriminals do not discriminate. Nobody plans to fall victim, but the fact is any company with an …
How IoT is keeping businesses connected in an expanding network
IoT is advancing the technical lives of millions, with the network of connected devices becoming more populated with each passing year. From toothbrushes to toasters, IoT has …
Third-party identity risk management, compliance, or both?
Third-party risk management and compliance have traditionally gone hand-in-hand. One is a business requirement, the other a business necessity. So, which comes first? Or …
How to convince your boss that cybersecurity includes Active Directory
Preparing for and defending against a cyberattack demands Active Directory (AD) be part of a company’s overall strategy. But AD often gets overlooked in security discussions …
Combatting OpSec threats to our COVID-19 vaccination efforts: What can we do?
COVID-19 vaccines have been rolling out for a few months now, but the nature of the pandemic and the number of people impacted by it mean that demand for these vaccines is …
SOC burnout is real: 3 preventative steps every CISO must take
Consider this scenario: Morgan, a level 3 security analyst, arrives to a twelve-hour security operations center (SOC) shift and finds a message that a network sensor is …
Shame culture is the biggest roadblock to increasing security posture
Cybersecurity culture is nearly impossible to quantify due to an absence of measurement tools. Many businesses attempt to quantify the human element of their security posture …
The paradox of post-quantum crypto preparedness
Preparing for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a paradox: on the one hand, we don’t know for sure when, or perhaps even if, a large quantum computer will become available …
Best practices for IT teams to prevent ransomware attacks
According to Check Point research, the number of organizations affected by ransomware has been growing at 9% monthly since the start of the year. From WannaCry, Petya, and …
Driving network transformation with unified communications
Unified communications (UC) has become a significant part of an organization’s digital transformation strategy, with the aim of establishing strong and reliable communication …
