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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, that one month of the year where people and businesses are shown ways to protect their digital lives. Because cybersecurity threats have become so extreme-since these crimes affect individuals and organizations alike-it’s important to be updated on ways to protect against such potential attacks.  Why Cybersecurity Awareness Matters  Everything […]

Cyber threats are evolving much faster than ever, whereas attackers continuously find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. A recent incident of phishing drew the attention of people, according to Forbes, to the ever-increasing sophistication level these sorts of threats have achieved. The hackers, in this incident, had tricked Chrome users into divulging their Google passwords, […]

Shadow apps, a major aspect of Shadow IT, are SaaS applications acquired and used without the knowledge or approval of a company’s security team. Although many of these applications are legitimate, their unsanctioned use creates security blind spots that expose organizations to unnecessary risks. Without proper oversight and governance, these apps can serve as a […]

There has been a transformation in the healthcare sector with technology being more necessary for patient treatment, data storage, and even process efficiency. Yet, the usage of technology means that people can be easily targeted by attacks online and so the need to enforce IT security and compliance best practices cannot be ignored. Thus, hackers […]

In a recent and concerning development, the Chinese cyber-espionage group Volt Typhoon exploited a vulnerability in Versa Networks’ Director product, targeting IT sectors across the U.S. and globally. This attack, threatening the integrity of critical infrastructure, underscores the urgent need for IT security teams to bolster their defenses against advanced persistent threats (APTs) like Volt […]

Recently, National Public Data (NPD) confirmed they were breached with millions of records. Hackers targeted the National Public Data (NPD) database, where sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers, was compromised. This breach shows the increasing risk of identity theft.  How to Check if Your Information Was Breached  Knowing whether your data has been compromised is […]

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and a recent warning from the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has highlighted the critical nature of the ongoing cyber warfare targeting governmental institutions. This alert pertains to a new phishing campaign that disguises itself as communications from the Security Service of Ukraine, aiming to infect government systems […]

The Incident: A Cybersecurity Breach in Columbus, Ohio  The city of Columbus, Ohio, recently faced a significant cybersecurity incident that disrupted various IT services used by city employees and residents. On July 22, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther revealed that the city’s Department of Technology suspects the breach originated from a city employee opening a malicious […]

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a critical regulation in the healthcare industry, established to protect sensitive patient information. Its importance can be understood through several key points:  Different Security Controls to Comply with HIPAA  To achieve HIPAA compliance, healthcare organizations must implement a range of security controls. These controls can be […]

In the past week, the cybersecurity community has been abuzz with news of an incident involving Crowdstrike, a leading name in endpoint security. While the initial reaction often points fingers at the security provider, it’s crucial to understand that the responsibility is not entirely theirs. The intricacies of incidents related to updates are multifaceted, and […]

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) play a crucial role in identifying and remediating cybersecurity threats. However, operating an effective SOC is not without its challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the common obstacles SOCs face and provide strategies to overcome them.  1. Alert Fatigue  Challenge: SOC analysts are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume […]

Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE) is a significant innovation from Elastic, designed to simplify the deployment, management, and scaling of Elasticsearch clusters in various environments. ECE provides a unified, efficient platform for handling Elasticsearch clusters on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid setups. It offers a centralized orchestration layer, enhancing operational efficiency through automation, monitoring, and […]