Common Cloud Misconfigurations and How to Prevent Them
It’s impossible to browse through tech news without encountering stories about massive data leaks and breaches blamed on “cloud misconfigurations.” Companies like Accenture, Facebook, and Capital One have all made headlines after exposing sensitive data through simple cloud setup mistakes. The truth is, moving to…
What is a Social Engineering Attack?
That suspicious email from your “bank” asking you to verify your account? The urgent call from “tech support” about your computer? These aren’t just random annoyances – they’re carefully crafted social engineering attacks. And according to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, they’re becoming more…
Understanding Cyber Kill Chain
If you work in cybersecurity, you’ve probably noticed that no two attacks look exactly alike. Yet underneath their surface differences, most cyber attacks follow surprisingly similar patterns. Understanding these patterns – what security experts call the “kill chain” – isn’t just about knowledge. It’s about…
Top 6 Cloud Security Threats to Watch Out For
As your business continues moving critical data and workloads into public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, it becomes crucial to understand the key security threats you need to watch out for. With increased reliance on the cloud comes increased risk if the necessary precautions aren’t…
Key Developments in IoT Security
Imagine an ecosystem where your refrigerator, thermostat, and factory floor sensors are part of a single, supremely efficient organism – this is the brave new world brought to life by IoT innovation. In a time when your toaster might have Wi-Fi and your fridge manages…
Web Application Firewall For Website Protection
Internet protection is highly necessary, especially if the company interacts with customers’ personal data. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is one of the most important tools to protect web applications. So, what is WAF? It is a particular system that constantly monitors the HTTP traffic…
Firewall Configuration Checklist and Compliance
With a highly regulated business environment, organizations across various industries must adhere to strict compliance standards to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of their network security. A crucial part of this security infrastructure is the checkpoint network firewall, which ensures robust protection. The…
Taking Security into Consideration for Cloud Provisioning Operations
Cloud provisioning is a key element in continuous delivery processes, which lies at the heart of DevOps. Engineers are expected to build underlying application environments on demand. It’s part of what makes DevOps fast-paced and exciting, but it can also be stressful and demanding. DevOps…
How to Recover Your Data After a Ransomware Attack
If your business is recovering from a ransomware attack it can be stressful, but it’s vital to act swiftly. This blog will guide you through essential steps to recover your data, minimise damage and strengthen your defences against future threats. Understanding Ransomware & Its Impact…
Protecting Data Centers from Physical Threats
Chances are the cybersecurity surrounding your data center can rival Fort Knox. You have layers of security protocols that even skilled hackers are struggling to breach. Congratulations, you’ve taken care of one aspect of your data center’s security, but have you considered physical threats? The…
10 Tips to Harden Your Linux System Security
Most people use Windows or macOS, which leaves them vulnerable to popular exploits. But when you want to take things into your own hands, you go to Linux. No matter which operating system you pick, there’s an inherent security flaw. And hardening Linux security is…
Are Chromebooks More Secure Than Windows Laptops?
As our dependency on technology and the internet grows, cyber threats are also becoming a cause for concern. At the moment, given the need for good economic decisions, two of the most popular options for laptop users on a budget are Chromebooks and Windows laptops….