Posted on November 12, 2019
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Learn about the growing cyber threat that attackers use to make money… by taking yours.
Posted on November 05, 2019
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Advanced attacks are out there.
Advanced malware threats are hiding in software applications many of us use daily and trust. So much so that legitimate software can be difficult to distinguish. New attack vectors are continuously being discovered and attackers are finding back doors onto your device to gather you or your company’s information.
Posted on August 28, 2019
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a news release reminding professional tax preparers that they are required by law to have a written data security plan.
What is the MITRE ATT&CK Product Evaluation?
The ATT&CK evaluation framework, according to MITRE, is a new development that provides a transparent, customer-centric approach to product evaluation for cyber detection software and solutions.
The ATT&CK evaluation framework is intended to help the different stakeholders in Detection & Response (“defenders and vendors”) work together to improve...
Posted on July 02, 2019
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Finding the right people to fill cybersecurity positions in your organization is getting harder and harder.
In 2018, according to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), three in five organizations have unfilled cybersecurity or IT security positions, with 54% of companies saying it took over three months to fill those positions.
Traditional antivirus simply isn’t enough to fight the advanced, targeted attacks being deployed today.
How do you fight back? What solutions do you need to prevent the dramatic loss that can rampage through your company?
It’s time to fight back with the next generation of antivirus technology.
Posted on April 09, 2019
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What’s your plan if an attack makes it past your defenses?
While there are many tools and technologies that fight to keep attackers out, it’s just as important to have a plan if those fail.
Posted on April 02, 2019
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Setting up a strong information governance framework with well-defined roles and responsibilities is an essential task for any organization with a data management system.
What sounds better? Proactively fighting potential threats or scrambling to pick up the pieces after an attacker has successfully made their way onto your system?
As threats continue to become more complex and targeted, it’s more important than ever to focus your efforts to minimize the risk before it’s too late. Vulnerability management is one way to do that.
A good disguise can go a long way.
Concealing your real identity and priorities can get you far, especially in cybersecurity.
When an attacker is disguised as a legitimate user, it’s harder to detect their presence, often until it’s too late. This is most evident during the cyberattack stage of lateral movement. To fight an attack at this stage, it’s important to know the objectives of lateral...
Posted on March 19, 2019
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The threat landscape is changing.
Fileless malware is a phrase that is rapidly picking up popularity in the cybersecurity industry. In fact, 77% of successful cyberattacks in 2017 utilized some form of fileless malware. So you’ve probably heard of it, and you know you should be scared of it… but what is fileless malware?
Posted on March 12, 2019
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Every network has its weaknesses.
But do you know what they are and the impact they have on your network security? With the large amount of data on systems and advances in attack sophistication, it’s more important than ever to have a complete picture of what’s going on in your network.
Posted on March 05, 2019
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As the framework for what constitutes a “workforce” evolves in tandem with rapidly developing communication technologies, the advent of the remote workforce has gained momentum and all but redefined the relationship employees have with office environments.
The battle of cybersecurity is constantly advancing.
As hackers move to more complex, focused efforts, their strategies have changed and the threat has increased.
One of these strategies, advanced persistent threats (APT), is a customized, focused attack that is difficult to detect and nearly impossible to prevent. So how do companies of all sizes protect their networks and keep their customer...
Posted on February 26, 2019
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