Introduction Despite being a concept that was born fifty years ago, virtualization has advanced and can satisfy complex applications currently being developed. Half of all servers run on Virtual Machines (VMs), and the IDC predicts that close to 70% of entire computer workloads will run on VMs by 2024. As virtualization components increase and the … Read more
In words of the English Poet, Jon Donne (1624), “No man is an island, entire of itself.” This statement is true for nations, corporations, and individuals. In an article about “The Importance of Alliances for U.S. Security” published on Heritage.org, Martin Murphy states that “states of roughly equivalent weights may feel emboldened to pursue riskier … Read more
Today, organizations are losing up to $3.92 million in every data breach incidence. This translates to a 12% increase since the year 2014. What such statistics indicate is that cybercrime has been increasing, largely perpetuated by an emerging breed of hackers. They are motivated by new technological advances, which they use to innovate stronger, more … Read more
Cyber Threat Hunting – Introduction Cyber threat hunting is the process of proactively hunting for attackers or malware that are lurking in your network system and may have laid undetected. Just like real-life hunting, cyber threat hunting can be quite challenging and requires a uniquely trained professional with considerable patience, creativity, critical thinking, and a … Read more
Many countries have been involved in the race towards realizing 5G networks. 5G or fifth-generation is an advanced wireless network technology developed based on 802.11ac IEEE wireless standard. It will replace its predecessor, the fourth-generation network, and expected to increase the data transmission and communication by over three times. Most countries are already implementing plans … Read more
The cybersecurity landscape has been “quite busy” as organizations have committed a lot of investments towards their cyber defenses. In spite of this, cyber adversaries have managed to outmaneuver some companies, causing severe attacks and data breaches. Some of these are serious enough to be considered disasters. It is vital to know about the top … Read more
Network Security Policy – Abstract The organization’s network security policy is an official document that lays out the security expectations of the organization. The Network Security Policy outlines the security processes and the sanctions to be faced by those who fail to comply with the stated doctrines. Lack of a well-defined network security policy may … Read more
Introduction to IT Auditing The constant advancement of technology has dramatically changed how most organizations operate. The developments have seen pen and paper transactions replaced with computerized online data entry application, instead of keys and locks for filing cabinets, strong passwords and identification codes are being used to restrict access to electronic files. Implementation of … Read more
Hackers attack at least 50,000 websites every day. These are worrying numbers given that almost every business has an online presence. The attacks target all businesses, including both small and medium-sized enterprises — approximately 43% of the attacks target small-sized businesses. Websites contain a lot of sensitive information, including personal details like email addresses, names, … Read more
Introduction to Computer Forensics Computer Forensics is used to answer two of the most commonly asked questions about hacking attempts and data breaches: How did the attack happen? Is there a possibility of recurrence, and can such threats be prevented from ever happening again in the future? There are no specific answers to these questions … Read more
A cybersecurity checklist is important since cybersecurity investments can be a complicated process. An organization must first identify vulnerable assets, determine how vulnerable they are, and allocate sufficient budgets needed to enhance their security. In any cybersecurity program, companies should, at the very least, include the following: Procedures for identifying and assessing cybersecurity threats and … Read more
Social Media Security has quickly become one of the most important issues facing business and individuals. Unlike a few years ago, social networking has asserted itself as one of the primary means for communication. Large corporations and individual users alike prefer the channel for various reasons. The most common ones are the ability to communicate … Read more
Cyber threat analysis is the process of assessing the cyber activities and capabilities of unknown intelligence entities or criminals. A cybersecurity threat or “cyber threat” can be defined as a malicious act that seeks to disrupt digital life. This act could be the disruption of a communication pathway, the damage of data, or stealing data. … Read more
These 10 esential cloud security best practices are essential for any organization that is moving to the cloud. Overlooking any of these practices could lead to a security disaster. Cloud computing has indeed revolutionized the business and technological landscapes. Today, it is unheard of that any serious company would prefer onsite IT infrastructure to cloud … Read more
Many organizations consider cybersecurity to be a priority. The need to implement effective cybersecurity strategies grows every day. Cybercriminals continuously derive more sophisticated techniques for executing attacks. This has led to the development of various frameworks meant to assist organizations in achieving robust cybersecurity programs. Therefore, businesses should understand the top cybersecurity frameworks for enhancing … Read more
What are Cybersecurity Controls? Cybersecurity controls are essential because hackers constantly innovate smarter ways of executing attacks, aided by technological advancements. In response, organizations have to implement the best safeguards to strengthen their security postures. Developing a holistic approach entails adhering to international standards, complying with various regulations, and deploying defense-in-depth strategies. Cybersecurity controls are … Read more
We list and describe the top cybersecurity tools that every cybersecurity professional needs to understand. Many companies consider cybersecurity as one of the top priorities. Increased dependence on technology to drive critical business operations has led to a proliferation of cybercrime. Successful attacks result in devastating consequences to the victim, including damaged reputation, financial loss, … Read more
Compliance regulations provide organizations with acceptable standards for developing strong cybersecurity programs. Compliance is an important tenet underlying the development and maintenance of information security programs. Different regulations have emerged over the years to address increasing security challenges. Today, cyber actors are relentless in innovating new security risks, malware, trojans, and programs for compromising organizational … Read more
Smart cities are the future of technology. We are quickly becoming dependent on computers to run cities. Smart city technology addresses issues like energy, transportation, and utilities. This technology works to reduce resource consumption and waste to reduce costs. The smart city aims to enhance the quality of living of the people who live in … Read more
The history of cybersecurity starts in the 1970s. At this time words such as ransomware, spyware, viruses, worms, and logic bombs did not exist. But today, the explosive rise of cybercrime has caused such words to find their way into news headlines every day. Cybersecurity is now a priority for every organization. Cybercrime is projected … Read more
Technology has grown exponentially over the past two decades. As time goes by we continuously benefit from and increase our dependence on technology. Web applications, drones, mobile applications, industrial automation, and machine learning applications, and other technologies have changed our lives. But there are immense dangers that these technologies bring us. Therefore, our governments have … Read more
Business email compromise (BEC) or email account compromise (EAC) are a huge concern for most of the organizations these days. These attacks are designed to trick people into thinking that the email that they are receiving is from a person belonging to a senior position such as the Chief financial officer, CEO or … Read more
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment is critical because cyber risks are part and parcel of any technology-oriented business. Factors such as lax cybersecurity policies and technological solutions that have vulnerabilities expose an organization to security risks. Failing to manage such risks provides cybercriminals with opportunities for launching massive attacks. But fortunately, a cybersecurity risk assessment allows a … Read more
We outline the steps you need to take to become a cybersecurity specialist and enter a rewarding and exciting career path. Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields today. As a result, there is a huge skill gap in the cybersecurity industry. This gap has been widening. Organizations report that the shortage of cybersecurity skills … Read more
