Category: Security | TechRepublic

How to Spot a Phishing Email Attempt

Phishing attacks are one of the most common types of data breach attempts, with 31,000 phishing attacks launching every single day, according to cybersecurity firm SlashNext. Furthermore, 77% of cybersecurity professionals report being targeted by phishing attacks, proving just how…

Encryption Policy

Encryption is vital for securing data, whether in transit or stored on devices. It can provide peace of mind that communications will not be intercepted and that sensitive information stored on devices can’t be exfiltrated in the event of loss…

How to Become an Expert at SELinux

SELinux stands for Security-Enhanced Linux. It is a Linux kernel security model that provides a hardened set of access control security policies for the Linux operating system. SELinux tends to get a bad rap, because it often seems to go…

Cisco Talos: Top Ransomware TTPs Exposed

Read about the new Cisco Talos report on the top ransomware groups’ techniques and learn how to mitigate this cybersecurity risk. Cisco Talos observed the TTPs used by 14 of the most prevalent ransomware groups based on their volume of…

How to Run a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in 5 Steps

Though cybersecurity is on every executive’s checklist today, most struggle with growing compliance burdens, keeping the costs moderate and bringing team alignment. A cybersecurity assessment is the key to combating the rising threat environment, and it’s prudent to secure systems…

Social Engineering Awareness Policy

Recent technological advancements have made people and things more interconnected. Unfortunately, people with malicious intent are also taking advantage of this capability. With this, the security of information systems has become more paramount for any organization. The purpose of this…