It is arguably one of the most dreaded words for any organization today – ransomware. Ransomware can bring a bustling, thriving, profitable business to its knees in hours. The aftermath can lead to a ripple effect of lost revenue,... Read More
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Understanding UK’s National Cyber Security Strategy to Achieve Cyber Resilience in 2022
UK government data shows that within the last year cyber-attacks against UK businesses are becoming more frequent. Today almost one in three businesses state they experience breaches or attacks at least once a week. In light of the increased... Read More
SolarWinds hack explained: Weak password “solarwinds123” cause of SolarWinds Hack
When you look at many of the high-profile breaches that have taken place in recent years, many of them had a common denominator – weak or compromised passwords. Weak passwords are easily compromised and can lead to significant breach... Read More
Ransomware Attacks 101 – from Wannacry to Darkside
Think of ransomware attacks as virtual kidnapping. Ransomware actors use encryption to hold your devices’ functions and files hostage or lock you out of your system. Then they request a ransom for its release. These actors are mostly motivated... Read More
7 top trends in cybersecurity for 2022
Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for businesses as they now navigate current threats in 2022. Many trends in cybersecurity are emerging as companies continue to make adjustments due to the threat landscape. The stakes could not be higher... Read More
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Most have heard of HIPAA, GPDR, and other compliance regulations and best practices that govern data privacy and security for healthcare, personally identifiable information, and other forms of sensitive data. However, when it comes to educational institutions, the Family... Read More
Popular work-related services fail to prevent leaked passwords
Preventing the use of weak and leaked password within an enterprise environment is a manageable task, but what about other services where employees share business-critical data in order to do their work? The researchers at Specops Software investigated the... Read More
A look at cybersecurity funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
President Joe Biden passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, allocating more than $1 trillion in federal capital to improve the nation’s infrastructure. The money from this bill will go toward a wide range of... Read More
Government of Canada password policy and best practices
Governments worldwide document specific guidance related to cybersecurity and define best practices related to protecting business-critical resources from attack. The Government of Canada (GC) provides detailed password guidance best practices to keep passwords from being compromised. In this review... Read More
NIST 800-53 guidelines and requirements
To help increase their cybersecurity posture and successfully meet compliance regulations, organizations must consult the latest guidance regarding security and privacy controls for securing business-critical data. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a respected authority for... Read More