Douglas Bonderud

Freelance Writer

A freelance writer for three years, Doug Bonderud is a Western Canadian with expertise in the fields of technology and innovation. In addition to working for the IBM Midsize Insider, The Content Standard and Proteomics programs for Skyword, Doug also writes for companies like Ephricon Web Marketing and sites such as MSDynamicsWorld. Clients are impressed with not only his command of language but the minimal need for editing necessary in his pieces. His ability to create readable, relatable articles from diverse Web content is second to none. He has also written a weekly column for TORWars, a videogaming website; posts about invention and design for InventorSpot.com and general knowledge articles for WiseGeek. From 2010-2012, Doug did copywriting for eCopywriters.com. Doug is currently a municipal police officer, on track to become a fantasy/sci-fi author.

Risk Management May 7, 2024

Remote access risks on the rise with CVE-2024-1708 and CVE-2024-1709

4 min read - On February 19, ConnectWise reported two vulnerabilities in its ScreenConnect product, CVE-2024-1708 and 1709. The first is an authentication bypass vulnerability, and the second is a path traversal vulnerability. Both made it possible for attackers to bypass authentication processes and…

Risk Management February 7, 2024

Back to basics: Better security in the AI era

4 min read - The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM) and IoT solutions has created a new security landscape. From generative AI tools that can be taught to create malicious code to the exploitation of connected devices as a way…

Banking & Finance August 30, 2023

Cost of a data breach 2023: Financial industry impacts

3 min read - According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, 15% more than in 2020. In response, 51% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending this…

Intelligence & Analytics April 13, 2023

2022 industry threat recap: Energy

3 min read - In 2022, 10.7% of observed cyberattacks targeted the energy industry, according to the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023. This puts energy in fourth place overall — the same as the year prior and behind manufacturing, finance and insurance and professional…

Risk Management April 5, 2023

Locks, stocks and brokers: Hackers and insider trading

4 min read - On February 14, 2023, a Russian national and owner of Moscow cybersecurity firm M-13 was found guilty of wire fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy to obtain unauthorized access to computers. Vladislav Klyushin was charged along with four other men —…

Risk Management January 12, 2023

Now you SIEM, now you don’t — six failures of cybersecurity

4 min read - Security information and event management (SIEM) frameworks are essential for enterprises to monitor, manage and mitigate the impact of evolving cyberattacks. As the number of threats and the financial impact of breaches increase, these frameworks are even more crucial. Consider…

Risk Management February 3, 2022

New year, same risks? Six cyber resilience resolutions for a safer 2022

4 min read - 2021 was a banner year for cyber attacks. Compared to 2020, last year saw a 50% increase in attacks per week on corporate networks, even as the total cost of managing a cyber attack rose by 10%, according to IBM’s…

Risk Management January 27, 2022

Active ransomware recovery: Five steps for success

4 min read - When it comes to ransomware, it’s a matter of when not if. The data tells the tale. Both the volume and types of ransomware attacks are on the rise. Plus, attackers aren’t just after enterprises. They now target businesses of…

Banking & Finance September 28, 2021

Supply Chain Attack: What It Is (and What to Do About It)

4 min read - The past two years have delivered major disruptions for supply chains. The pandemic pushed supply chain attack issues front-and-center, with disruptions up 67% in 2020 and problems expected to persist as global markets adjust to ‘new normal’ operations. Increasing reliance…

Application Security September 23, 2021

What is Web Application Security? A Protective Primer for Security Professionals

4 min read - Evolving threats put applications at risk. Robust web application security can help prevent compromise before it happens. Not sure where to start? Our protective primer has you covered. What Is Web Application Security? Web application security focuses on the reduction of…

Zero Trust July 21, 2021

Beyond Ransomware: Four Threats Facing Companies Today

4 min read - The recent DarkSide attack makes it clear: no system is safe from ransomware. And while the attackers say they weren’t out to hurt anyone, only to make money, the impact is the same. It could lead to potential disruptions of…

CISO May 26, 2021

Token Resistance: Tackling the New NFT Threat Landscape

4 min read - Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are big business — but come with significant cyber- and crypto-security risk. Part of the problem is that the NFT landscape is poorly understood. They also make up part of a massively overpriced blockchain-based network that could…

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Douglas Bonderud

Remote access risks on the rise with CVE-2024-1708 and CVE-2024-1709

Back to basics: Better security in the AI era

Cost of a data breach 2023: Financial industry impacts

2022 industry threat recap: Energy

Locks, stocks and brokers: Hackers and insider trading

Now you SIEM, now you don’t — six failures of cybersecurity

New year, same risks? Six cyber resilience resolutions for a safer 2022

Active ransomware recovery: Five steps for success

Supply Chain Attack: What It Is (and What to Do About It)

What is Web Application Security? A Protective Primer for Security Professionals

Beyond Ransomware: Four Threats Facing Companies Today

Token Resistance: Tackling the New NFT Threat Landscape

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