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
“Why is Cybersecurity Important?” is a question many business owners and organizations attempt to answer today. Not long ago, cybersecurity was considered a job for IT staff alone. Today cybersecurity is everyone’s job. In 2019 cybersecurity is among the top priorities for any company. Organizational executives know that cybersecurity is critical for business operations and … Read more
The purpose of this Types of Cybersecurity Guide is to provide a simple framework for integrating cybersecurity activities and give a brief overview of the security controls that should be exercised. Cybercrime is a growing concern in the digital environment. Most smaller companies do not have their own cyber security teams and cyber criminals who … Read more
The Internet of things encompasses all components that are interconnected by a worldwide computer network and communicate with each other. The components transmit data through shared resources like servers and storage devices. Security becomes paramount to all these components because these devices can be used by hackers. Hackers may gain access to confidential information. The … Read more
Ships have become a target for cyber attacks. Hackers know that many of the ships are vulnerable, making them easy to hack. One of the things that have made ships an easy target is because they often do not take security precautions. Most of them do not have instruments that prevent and protect them from … Read more
As we continue to look for ways to curb cyber threats, companies and individuals are increasingly facing more and advanced threats. Cybercriminals use various methods to execute their threats. There is no clear way to deal with or to eradicate cyber crime though there are some ways we can limit the risk and protect ourselves … Read more
Risk assessment needs to be done frequently for any organization. These risk assessments protect against cybersecurity threats that are happening every day. It is an essential activity that needs to be executed carefully. The following steps can act as a guide to risk assessment. Almost every organization relies on information technology and information systems to … Read more
Cybercriminals are smart, sneaky, and are becoming more creative with how they conduct cyber-attacks. Social engineering is a core tool that is being used by these malicious people to execute their plans and exploit their targets to the fullest. They will use all their best techniques and skills to lure you into their traps. You … Read more
The rollout of AT&T and Verizon 5G NETWORKS is in progress. Several cities are being turned up for 5G, and there are many more in the planning stages. People are anxiously waiting for 5G and are excited about how it will take network speed to another level. 5G promises much higher speed and greater reliability. … Read more
The first step in ethical hacking is to gather information on the target system. The tools and techniques used to gather this information is called Footprinting. Footprinting includes gathering information about the network, host and also people who work in that organization. It is a key process that needs to be done thoroughly for any … Read more
You might not think that your website is a target for hacking. The truth is, however, that all websites are targets for hackers. It is best to take action to mitigate the threat from hackers before you end up being a victim. Installation of a secure socket layer in your website Security socket layer (SSL) … Read more
Hackers have been coming up with different ways of hacking, and it is time for you to know those techniques for you to be on the safe side. When you get to know their tricks, you will be able to keep yourself safe and be able to counter any malicious activity that may be planned … Read more
Hackers know that many websites are not secure and are easy targets. In 2019 the number of hacked websites rose by 32 percent. This is alarming and shows how risky websites can be. Google believes that this number will continue to grow. There are many different ways in which hackers can get into your website. … Read more
There are always more than five thousand planes on the skies every single minute and most of these aircraft rely on software for their operations. Any failure in the airline industry or even just a single airline could lead to a massive grounding of planes or worse! Air traffic management has embraced the use of … Read more
Many organizations allow employees to carry some work home as the strategy increases productivity and provides more flexible schedules among other advantages. However, working remotely introduces some cyber risks that threaten the organization’s cybersecurity posture. It is therefore necessary for every organization to be familiar with the different types of risks associated with remote working … Read more