In 2019, a data heist at Citrix shook the cybersecurity world. The attackers stole business documents from a shared network drive and from a drive associated with a web-based tool used in Citrix’s consulting practice. The hackers gained this access to Citrix’s IT infrastructure through a password spraying attack, a technique that exploits weak passwords, leading to criticism that the software giant needlessly compromised its clients by failing to establish a sound password strategy.

As cybersecurity threats evolve, companies must adapt and rethink their security strategies. This means moving away from traditional technologies and towards new cybersecurity frameworks. One such framework is the NIST cybersecurity framework, which comprises five major functions: These five functions are the pillars of a well-rounded and effective cybersecurity strategy that is designed to improve a company’s capacity to counteract threats.

For anyone managing a SQL Server database, understanding permissions is critical to ensuring that only authorized users are able to view and modify data. This article explains the different types of SQL Server permissions, including server-level and database-level user permissions, and provides guidance on how to manage them.

IT is a thrilling world, full of unpredictable cybersecurity threats. Databases in particular are a place where you always need to watch out for perils and pitfalls. With Halloween fast approaching, we offer some hair-raising database stories to make you feel the terrifying spirit of the holiday.