When discussing the consequences of a data breach for organizations, we usually consider three types of damage: financial, legal, and, somewhat more tenuously, reputational. But what about stock prices? One would assume that stock price—an indicator of a business’s overall…
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Aligning Your Cybersecurity Strategy with the NIST CSF 2.0
So, you’re considering integrating the NIST CSF 2.0 (National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework) into your cybersecurity practices. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step toward improving your organization’s cybersecurity posture. However, you may need clarification about the best…
The Latest Email Scams: Key Trends to Look Out For
Amid the numerous instruments that have augmented our digital communication and commerce experiences over time, email remains a staple for everything, from confirming purchases to life-changing events like the authorization of financial aid. It comes as no surprise that email…
Solar Cybersecurity And The Nuances Of Renewable Energy Integration
The modern age of renewable energy has seen a surge in solar panels and wind turbines. While these systems enhance sustainability, their digital technologies carry risks. Cybersecurity professionals must know the relevant nuances when integrating renewable systems. How Solar Energy…
The Role of Zero Trust Architecture in Enhancing SSO Security
Securing virtual identities and entry points has become a critical priority as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. A Single Sign-On (SSO) system offers ease and allows multi-functionality with a single set of identity verification, but they are enticing targets for…
NESA Standard Ensures Security of UAE’s Cyberspace
To allay dependence on oil revenue and expand the private sector, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed, in recent years, to establishing a knowledge-based economy. Consequently, they have become a formidable competitor in Information Communication Technology (ICT). As the…
England and Wales Report a Spike in Computer Misuse
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) most recent Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) has revealed that computer misuse cases rose 37% in the year ending March 2024, bucking a general trend of decline. The CSEW first started tracking…
What’s Changed in CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1?
The CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) are a set of best practices designed to help organizations protect themselves from the most common cyber attacks. First developed in 2008, the controls define the minimum level of cybersecurity any organization that…
Navigating the Cloud Chaos: 2024’s Top Threats Revealed
Misconfigurations (when cloud computing assets are set up incorrectly, leaving them vulnerable to unauthorized access, data breaches, and operational disruptions) and inadequate change control top the list of cloud security threats in 2024, rising from third place the year before.…
Mitigating Alert Fatigue in SecOps Teams
Security Operations Teams (SOCs) today are under attack by the very mechanisms meant to help them. A recent industry study revealed a few startling facts: SOCs spend a third of their workday hunting down false positives. Even then, SOCs only…