Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Firewalls form the first line of defense against intrusive hackers trying to infiltrate internal networks and steal sensitive data. They act as a barrier between networks, clearly defining the perimeters of each. The earliest generation of packet-filter firewalls were rudimentary compared to today’s next-generation firewalls, but cybercrime threats were also less sophisticated. Since then, cybersecurity vendors have added new security features to firewalls in response to emerging cyber threats.

All organizations eventually inherit outdated technology infrastructure. As new technology becomes available, old apps and services become increasingly expensive to maintain. That expense can come in a variety of forms: Cloud computing is one of the most significant developments of the past decade. Organizations are increasingly moving their legacy IT assets to new environments hosted on cloud services like Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure.

Fortified network security requires getting a variety of systems and platforms to work together. Security teams need to scan for potential threats, look for new vulnerabilities in the network, and install software patches in order to keep these different parts working smoothly. While small organizations with dedicated cybersecurity teams may process these tasks manually at first, growing audit demands will quickly outpace their capabilities.

Riscosity has joined forces with SecurityScorecard! This new partnership enables SecurityScorecard and Riscosity users to scale their business using only trusted vendors and ensuring that the right data is going to the right place. Together we’re helping compliance and security teams scale their programs, and significantly reduce their applications' attack surface.

Ever thought about what to do to prevent deadly insider attacks? Even with the implementation of intrusion prevention systems and antivirus software, these threats persist. And their cost has risen by 44% over the past two years. In 2023, insiders have been responsible for the unauthorized leakage of almost 1 billion records. Amid this adversity, user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) has emerged as a modern enterprise security solution.

As we mark another Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's essential to recognize that this is more than a calendar event; it's a wake-up call for proactive vigilance in the digital age. In an environment rife with technological threats, the cornerstone of robust cybersecurity isn't just advanced systems and firewalls—it's informed and empowered individuals. There are three most important insights organizations can learn before implementing any cybersecurity awareness-raising campaign.