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Also known as change monitoring, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions monitor and detect file changes that could indicate a cyberattack. They determine if and when files change, who changed them, and what can be done to restore files if those changes are unauthorized. As such, FIM solutions are useful for detecting malware and achieving compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and are a crucial part of any enterprise security stack.

Not all security operation centers (SOCs) are equal. They have teams of different sizes, with varying skill levels, protecting a wide range of industries around the world. However, they have a few things in common — for one, they face many of the same threats, and many SOC teams struggle with the complexity of managing several disparate tools to detect and disrupt them. As the cybersecurity industry matures, SOC teams have more options to consolidate the security tools they use.

In today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations face an increasing barrage of sophisticated threats targeting endpoints, networks and every layer in between. CrowdStrike and Fortinet have formed a powerful partnership to deliver industry-leading protection from endpoint to firewall.

Trustwave SpiderLabs on October 29 will launch its second deeply researched look into the threats facing the retail sector. The 2024 Trustwave Risk Radar Report: Retail Sector will cover in detail the threats facing the industry, the most prominent adversaries in the field, and the commonly used methods to attack retailers. The main report is supported by two supplementary pieces.

You’ve probably heard or read the advice: ‘Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere it’s offered.’ After all, it’s a great way to add an extra layer of protection to your online accounts.

A reverse proxy is a server that sits between the client and the origin server. It accepts requests from clients and forwards them to the appropriate server. It also receives responses from the server and sends them back to the client. A reverse proxy is an essential component of web application infrastructure, providing a layer of abstraction between clients and origin servers to help optimize traffic routing and improve performance and security.

Server compliance is critical to regulatory compliance, ensuring that organizations meet industry-specific standards for protecting sensitive data. Proper server configuration and continuous risk management are essential to avoid fines and maintain operational integrity. Server compliance is the adherence to specific regulations, standards, and best practices designed to safeguard sensitive information, maintain operational efficiency, and mitigate potential risks.

With 16+ billion mobile devices in use worldwide, new data sheds light on how cyber attackers are shifting focus and tactics to put attacks into the victim’s hands. There’s an interesting story woven throughout mobile security provider Zimperium’s 2024 Global Mobile Threat Report that demands the attention of organizations intent on securing every attack vector – which includes personal mobile devices.

SaaS security requires constantly monitoring and preparing to mitigate the latest industry threats and vulnerabilities. According to the 2024 State of SaaS Security Report, 58% of organizations experienced a SaaS security incident in the past year despite having high confidence levels in their existing security programs. ‍ Today, SaaS applications are among the most common targets of cyberattacks, which is why they require an elaborate, multifaceted approach to security.

Crypto adoption is remarkably high in Africa. According to the Chainalysis Crypto Adoption Report, several of the world’s leading countries for crypto adoption are African, with Nigeria taking the highest rank overall. This is largely due to social and economic drivers across the continent, with digital assets offering a variety of benefits for African investors – such as protection against inflation, affordable cross-border transactions, and overall stronger financial access and inclusion.