In today's hyper-connected digital landscape, where the flow of information is incessant, ensuring the security of your online activities has never been more crucial. Enter the Secure Web Gateway (SWG) – a formidable guardian standing sentinel at the crossroads of the internet, offering protection against cyber threats.
As the Thanksgiving season rapidly approaches, many look forward to the warmth of family gatherings, the aroma of roasted turkey, and the joy of gratitude. Yet, just as we prepare our homes and hearts for this festive season, cybercriminals are gearing up to unleash a different kind of feast—a cyber feast—rife with sophisticated scams targeting unsuspecting individuals and businesses alike.
It's not uncommon in today's corporate world to see a creative marketer launching catchy security awareness campaigns, steering the entire company towards robust online safety practices. Elsewhere, job reviews increasingly assess how well employees are performing on the cybersecurity front. The shift in focus is clear. Organizations have come to understand that sophisticated tech tools aren't the ultimate solution. People are the weak spot.
Digital forensics is a critical field in the investigation of cybercrimes, data breaches, and other digital incidents. As our reliance on computers continues to grow, the need for skilled digital forensics professionals is more crucial than ever. In this guide, we will explore the basics of performing digital forensics on a Windows computer, including key steps, tools, and techniques.
Data privacy continues to be a growing concern for all internet users. While the internet gives us so much more freedom and access to information we might not have otherwise, online privacy continues to be a significant risk. It’s not just cybercriminals that invade your privacy, but businesses as well. Data has become more valuable than ever, and companies will do whatever they can to collect your information. Proxies have been a popular option for protecting your online privacy.
On November 17, 2023 AT&T announced the creation of a new managed security services business backed by WillJam Ventures. Press release here. Businesses of all types and sizes want to, and need to focus on innovation, growth, and transformation strategies. Meanwhile, the complexity of managing the evolving cybersecurity landscape continues to expand. Adversaries are determined, well-funded, and on a mission to disrupt businesses of all types and sizes.
Multifactor authentication, or MFA, provides users with an added layer of security when logging into web applications. Surpassing its predecessor, two-factor authentication, in 2023, MFA is a standard option for another layer of security for online accounts. . In May 2022, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published security advisory AA22-074A describing how default configurations within MFA applications are considered a vulnerability.
In a supply chain attack, hackers aim to breach a target's defenses by exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party companies. These attacks typically follow one of two paths. The first involves targeting a service provider or contractor, often a smaller entity with less robust security. The second path targets software developers, embedding malicious code into their products. This code, masquerading as a legitimate update, may later infiltrate the IT systems of customers.
This is a continuation of my interview with Scott Scheppers, chief experience officer for AT&T Cybersecurity, on the cybersecurity talent shortage. Scheppers points out that organizations have to pay attention to compensation when it comes to talent retention. “Good pay - don’t discount that. You need to be competitive and compensate people well, but that’s not the only thing that matters.”
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the accumulation of old electronic devices is a common occurrence. Laptops, smartphones, external hard drives, and USB flash drives quickly become outdated and obsolete, yet they often contain a wealth of sensitive information. Safeguarding your personal and confidential data during the disposal process is of utmost importance.
