As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly recognize that their most significant vulnerability—and their most vigorous defense—lies not in technology but in people. The “human firewall” concept has emerged as a critical strategy, transforming employees from potential…
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Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Expose Password Hashes on Millions of Linux Systems Worldwide
Two critical local information-disclosure vulnerabilities affecting millions of Linux systems worldwide, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive password data through core dump manipulation. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) disclosed two race-condition vulnerabilities that target core dump handlers on major…
Breaking Down Silos Aligning IT and Security Teams
A growing crisis is emerging in corporate cybersecurity operations, where organizational silos between IT and security teams are creating dangerous blind spots and slowing critical threat response times. New research reveals that 72% of organizations report that their security and…
Penetration Testing in the AI Era Tools and Techniques
The cybersecurity landscape is fundamentally transforming as artificial intelligence reshapes offensive and defensive security strategies. This evolution presents a dual challenge: leveraging AI to enhance traditional penetration testing capabilities while developing new methodologies to secure AI systems against sophisticated attacks.…
Identity and Access Management Trends Shaping 2025
The identity and access management landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation in 2025, driven by sophisticated cyber threats, quantum computing advances, and the explosive growth of machine identities. Industry experts predict the IAM market will reach over $24 billion by the…
Building a Cyber Incident Response Plan That Works
As cyber threats continue to evolve and multiply, organizations are scrambling to develop effective incident response strategies that can withstand sophisticated attacks. Recent industry data reveals a stark reality: over 80% of small and midsized organizations reported suffering at least…
Cloud Misconfigurations The Silent Threat to Data Security
Recent research reveals an alarming revelation that exposes the fragile state of modern cybersecurity: 98.6% of organizations harbor concerning misconfigurations in their cloud environments that create critical risks to data and infrastructure. As businesses continue their rapid migration to cloud…
Threat Hunting 101 Proactive Strategies for Technical Teams
In an era where cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, waiting for security alerts to sound the alarm is no longer sufficient. Organizations worldwide embrace threat hunting as a critical proactive defense strategy, fundamentally shifting from reactive to preventive cybersecurity approaches.…
Securing IoT Devices in the Enterprise Challenges and Solutions
As enterprises embrace digital transformation, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices—from smart sensors and cameras to industrial control systems—has revolutionized operations and data collection. However, this rapid adoption has created complex security challenges, exposing organizations to new and…
CISOs Playbook for Managing Boardroom Cybersecurity Concerns
As cybersecurity threats intensify and regulatory scrutiny increases, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face mounting pressure to communicate complex technical risks to corporate boards effectively. New research reveals significant gaps in board cyber literacy and CISO satisfaction, highlighting the urgent…