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How Mirai Security makes enterprise-level security accessible with Vanta

‍Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, Mirai Security is a leading cybersecurity consultancy dedicated to delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions to businesses at every stage of their security journey. As a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), Mirai Security specializes in building and managing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) operations, delivering tailored, end-to-end security programs to meet diverse client needs.

Analyzing DeepSeek's System Prompt: Jailbreaking Generative AI

DeepSeek, a disruptive new AI model from China, has shaken the market, sparking both excitement and controversy. While it has gained attention for its capabilities, it also raises pressing security concerns. Allegations have surfaced about its training data, with claims that it may have leveraged models like OpenAI’s to cut development costs. Amid these discussions, one critical aspect remains underexplored—the security of AI agents and the vulnerabilities that allow for jailbreaks.

How SMB Misconfigurations Can Lead to Full Network Takeover: A Red Team Case Study

Server Message Block (SMB) is a ubiquitous protocol used for file sharing, remote access, and resource management across enterprise networks. While critical for business operations, its misconfigurations can expose vulnerabilities to attackers. In this blog post, we’ll dive into a real-world red team operation where a simple yet effective PowerShell-based tool led us from SMB enumeration to full network takeover.

A 2025 Guide to SOX Compliance

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in 2002, is a U.S. federal law established to enhance corporate governance and strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting for publicly traded companies. SOX aims to protect investors and the public by enforcing stringent reforms to improve financial disclosures and prevent corporate fraud.

Cyber Security Monitoring: 5 Key Components

Cyber security monitoring is the practice of continuously observing IT systems to detect cyber threats, data breaches, and other security issues. By helping to identify threats early, monitoring solutions can help to mitigate attacks faster and limit the damage they can do. Monitoring solutions may track activity on networks as well as endpoints like individual laptops, mobile phones, desktop computers, and IoT devices.

What is Cybersecurity Compliance? List of Compliance Regulations by Industry

Cybersecurity compliance refers to the practice of adhering to laws, standards, and regulatory requirements established by governments and industry authorities. These compliance regulations are designed to protect a business’ digital information and information systems from cyber threats, including unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

5 Ways AI Helps Small Agencies Scale Efficiently and Affordably

There are always hurdles that should be considered before expanding an agency. Reaching a larger market is one of those, and it requires a bigger budget. Trying to grow always presented the same issue. Every time I wanted to scale up, I hit a wall because I did not have enough resources. It was quite a predicament. Does this ring a bell? There's some good news though - AI has leveled the playing field. Now, if you're a small agency wanting to step up your game, let me tell you some golden nuggets I've learned. Use these 5 tips if you're going to scale your business like I did.

Beyond security: The role of network port scanners in efficient network management

Imagine you’re a network administrator responsible for maintaining a large enterprise network. While your IPAM tools help you track IP addresses, monitor DHCP and DNS, and manage subnets, there are times when these tools alone don’t provide you with the complete picture. For instance, you might encounter connectivity issues or unexplained slowdowns that don’t seem to be tied to any specific IP address or subnet. This is where a network port scanner is essential.