In today's age of digital transformation, the education sector is not immune to the prevalent threats of cyber-attacks. This blog delves into the critical aspects of cybersecurity solutions specifically designed for educational institutions. We will explore the unique challenges the education sector faces, the potential consequences of inadequate security measures, and the robust solutions available to help mitigate these risks.

Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying security weaknesses and flaws in systems and software running on them. It's part of a vulnerability management program that protects organizations from data breaches. IT departments or third-party security service providers scan for vulnerabilities using vulnerability scanning tools. Doing so helps predict how effective countermeasures are in case of a threat or attack.

On May 29 2023, the Cybersecurity Division of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI) released an introduction guidance on Attack Surface Management (ASM) as a response to the increased cyber threats as a result of companies’ rapid digital transformation has led to a dynamic and growth of their internet footprint and possible attack vectors.

The question “What is cybercrime?” is more critical today than ever. Advancements in tech, oversharing on social media, and even the latest AI innovations have significantly increased the risk of cyberattacks. Just look at the statistics. Ransomware attacks grew by 92.7% in 2021 compared to 2020. As internet connectivity and usage grow globally, cybercriminals are becoming more brazen in targeting unsuspecting victims.

SD-WAN has enabled new technology opportunities for businesses. But not all organizations have adopted SD-WAN in the same manner or are having the same SD-WAN experience. As the market gravitates away from SD-WAN towards SASE, research and consulting firm EMA analyzed how businesses are managing this transition to SASE. In this blog post, we present the key findings from their report, titled “WAN Transformation with SD-WAN: Establishing a Mature Foundation for SASE Success”.

With the constant threat of cyber attacks against corporations of all sizes, last week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new cybersecurity disclosure rules to ensure greater transparency and accountability for publicly traded companies.

By enabling code signing, you can guarantee that only trusted code is executed within your functions. Lambda meticulously examines each code package during deployment and verifies that a reliable source has signed it. Please note that code signing is not supported for functions defined as container images. This means that code signing cannot be utilized if you use container images for your Lambda functions.

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is undoubtedly the best way to protect your company and its data. However, when it comes to identity management, both users and administrators tend to demand a balance between efficiency, convenience, and security, all at the same time. It is a difficult challenge, but one that can be met. This is mainly because users may see MFA as a barrier that creates friction during use that can slow down productivity.

In the fast-evolving digital landscape, the prevalence of cyber threats has become a stark reality for businesses and individuals alike. The conventional cybersecurity measures, while essential, are often reactive and inadequate against sophisticated attacks. This is where Threat Hunting emerges as a proactive and dynamic approach to cybersecurity. In this blog, we delve into the fascinating world of Threat Hunting and explore its significance in safeguarding against cyber adversaries.

29th August Update: We would like to thank everyone for their patience while we finalised the last steps of this release and are pleased to announce that ionCube Encoder 13 is now available. You can upgrade existing version 11/12 licenses to version 13 or purchase new directly at ioncube.com. ionCube Encoder 13 supports PHP 8.2 encoding where it is possibly to run encoded files on PHP 8.2 with the latest v13.0.1 Loader or later. —