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How Sennovate Secures Healthcare IT and Ensures Compliance
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 […]
Chinese Volt Typhoon Exploit: A Call to Action for IT Security Teams
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 […]
Navigating the Latest Social Security Breach- Protecting Your Identity
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 […]
A New Phishing Campaign Targets Government Computers: The Urgent Need for Enhanced Security Awareness
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 […]
Phishing Threats: How Sennovate’s SAT-as-a-Service Could Have Helped Columbus
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 […]
Simplify HIPAA Compliance with Sennovate
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 […]
Why the Crowdstrike Incident is NOT Solely Crowdstrike’s Fault
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 […]
Common SOC Challenges and How to Overcome Them
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 […]
Deep Dive into Elastic Cloud Enterprise (ECE)
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 […]
Secure Your AS400 Systems with Sennovate’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service
In the cyber threat landscape, protecting important business systems such as AS400 is critical. Sennovate provides a comprehensive Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service specifically built for AS400. This service assures that your AS400 systems are secure, resilient, and meet industry requirements. In this blog article, we will go over the specifics of how we […]
Elevate Your IAM to ITDR: Sennovate Expert Opinion
In today’s digital world, where remote work and cloud storage are the norm, traditional security measures just don’t cut it anymore. Imagine a bank that only relied on a big lock on the front door – that wouldn’t last long! Companies need a more robust system to secure sensitive data, and that’s where Identity and […]
Learning from the NCS Group Incident: Sennovate Expert Opinion
In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, threats evolve rapidly. A recent incident involving a former employee of NCS Group, Kandula Nagaraju, highlights significant vulnerabilities in user access management. Nagaraju, terminated for poor performance and disgruntled post-offboarding, retaliated by deleting 180 critical virtual servers essential for NCS Group’s QA testing. This incident underscores the crucial importance of […]