Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) that restricts access to computer files, systems, or networks until a ransom is paid. In essence, an offender creates or purchases ransomware, then uses it to infect the target system. Ransomware is distributed in several ways including, but not limited to, malicious website links, infected USB drives, and phishing emails. Once infected, the offender encrypts the device and demands payment for the decryption key.

As managed service providers (MSPs) at the helm of keeping organizations secure, taking proactive steps toward cyber hygiene is more vital now than ever. Maintaining an up-to-date and healthy environment is impossible without regularly updating software agents. Updating these tools improves operational efficiency, reduces IT ticket volume, and defends against known or potential new vulnerabilities in your clients' systems.

Overall, while API email security services can provide a valuable layer of protection against email-based threats, they are not foolproof and can have limitations and weaknesses. It is important to consider these weaknesses when selecting and configuring an API email security service.

Spam email is a type of email that is sent in bulk for commercial advertising or phishing. Email scams are also a spam email, where scammers try to trick you into revealing personal information or giving them money. It can be easy to identify spam and phishing scam emails if you know what to look for in fake emails.

The most recent White House announcement detailing the US National Cybersecurity Strategy puts forth some important priority objectives.

The third quarter of 2022 was challenging for government and corporate servers across the globe — we witnessed a 70% increase in data breaches over the second quarter’s numbers. Considering that security lapses are mainly on the shoulders of CISOs, it’s vital to know the instruments for improving their effectiveness. This blog post outlines a white paper written by former Gartner analyst Jonathan Care.

With GitGuardian available on AWS Marketplace, we’re making it easier for all organizations using AWS to protect their software supply chain from exposed secrets and credentials.

Armed with innovative techniques, cyber attackers today come from various organized cybercrime groups, foreign intelligence services and other competitor organizations. With more sophisticated attacking techniques developed daily by such attackers, organizations must know their purpose and behaviors in advance — and devise strategies to avoid them. Cyber counterintelligence is an effective way to improve your cybersecurity posture.

Businesses been forced to step up their approach to security and privacy in the past few years due to: This growing digital complexity has led to the evolution of three vital executive-level positions: CIO, CISO and CPO — the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Security Officer and the Chief Privacy Officer. As three separate executive-level positions within companies centered around technology and cybersecurity, the lines between CIO, CISO and CPO can get blurry.

After having accelerated cloud and digital transformations during the pandemic, manufacturers might be forgiven for wanting to take a pit stop. But there is no time to slow down and rest on their laurels. On top of inflation, energy price shocks and economic uncertainty the technology landscape is shifting, faster than ever before — and so are the new kids on the block such as massive cyberattacks and sustainability imperatives.