Our teams are always hard at work improving the TrustCloud platform. Here are this month’s biggest updates.

In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, the strategic value of a seaport is no longer determined solely by its geographical location or proximity to industrial hubs. Instead, the ability to leverage advanced technologies to boost operational efficiency and remain competitive is the defining factor. This shift in value is increasingly recognized across the maritime industry, as ports seek innovative digital solutions to manage complex logistics.

One of the most powerful weapons at an attacker’s disposal is the use of specialized tools designed to compromise network security. Mimikatz, BloodHound, and winPEAS are just a few examples of tools that can wreak havoc in your environment if left undetected. In this article, we’ll explore how malicious actors can exploit specialized tools to launch sophisticated attacks.

Large Language Models (LLMs) transform how organizations process and analyze vast amounts of data. However, with their increasing capabilities comes heightened concern about LLM security. The OWASP Top 10 for LLMs offers a guideline to address these risks. Originally designed to identify common vulnerabilities in web applications, OWASP has now extended its focus to AI-driven technologies. This is essential as LLMs are prone to unique LLM vulnerabilities that traditional security measures may overlook.

Industry analysis of the domains used behind phishing and brand impersonation attacks show financial institutions are being leveraged at an alarming rate. It’s one thing to see your industry at the top of some “state of” cybersecurity report, but it’s entirely different to learn that 68% of all phishing web pages identified in a single quarter are from your industry. That’s exactly what we find in Akamai’s latest analysis of websites across the Internet.

In the wide world of information security, there are many different frameworks, standards, and systems in use to help assume a secure stance against threats. Two commonly seen frameworks are SOC 2 and ISO 27001. How do these two stand in comparison to each other, and which one do you need for your business? Let’s discuss.

PII (Personally Identifiable Information) refers to data that can directly or indirectly identify an individual, such as names, addresses, or phone numbers. Protecting PII data is critical, as exposure can result in identity theft, financial fraud, or privacy breaches. With businesses collecting vast amounts of PII, proper PII data classification has become essential to safeguarding sensitive information and complying with data protection regulations.