Only 7% of Organizations Can Restore Data Processes within 1-3 Days After a Ransomware Attack

New data on how organizations are able to respond to ransomware attacks also shows that paying a ransom is highly likely, despite having a policy of “Do Not Pay.” New research from security vendor Cohesity says organizations are overconfident in their ability to recover from a ransomware attack. According to the data: And even if you do have an outstanding recovery plan, when’s the last time you tested it?

How SQL Server Audit is Your Secret Security Weapon

The SQL Server Audit object gathers individual occurrences of server or database-level actions and sets of actions for monitoring purposes. This audit operates at the SQL Server instance level, allowing for multiple audits per instance. Upon defining an audit, you designate the destination for result output. Before beginning a SQL Server audit pay attention to the limitations and restrictions associated with database audit specifications.

Is Employee Monitoring Software Worth The Investment?

Businesses continually seek solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. Employee monitoring software has emerged as a pivotal tool. It’s a technology designed to track and analyze employees’ work-related activities, offering insights into how work hours are spent. As businesses and organizations strive to optimize operations, understanding the capabilities and applications of such software becomes increasingly crucial.

Cross-site scripting attacks in action and how to protect against them

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks pose a significant security threat by infiltrating an application’s input fields with malicious code snippets. When users access the affected pages, this code is executed in their browsers, putting their sensitive information at risk. The malicious content injected into the web browser can take various forms, including JavaScript, HTML, Flash, or any other executable code.

Insider Threat Detection In Modern Enterprises

Insider threat detection in corporate security is essential due to insiders’ access to sensitive information and potential for harm. This challenge extends beyond employees to contractors and automated systems, encompassing risks like data breaches and espionage. With workplaces becoming digitalized, traditional security measures fall short, necessitating a comprehensive approach that blends technology, policy, and culture.

Legal Takedowns vs. Cyber Takedowns: What to Use When

Imagine you’ve just discovered that threat actors have registered a lookalike domain and are using it to host content that impersonates your business. It’s a safe bet that your customers will soon begin falling for the ruse and handing over personal information to the threat actors, if they’re not already. Faced with this threat, how can you protect your business’s reputation and brand? There are two main options.

Bringing the Light into the Dark Places: Invisible Threats, Visible Solutions

What is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing companies worldwide? The answer may vary depending on who you ask, but one indisputable fact remains clear: “What you can’t see, can and will hurt you.” Cyber threats lurk in the depths of the digital world, constantly evolving, poised to strike unsuspecting victims. They often strike by compromising unseen connected devices which, experience has proven, represent up to 50% of all devices on a network.*