Government September 15, 2022

A Response Guide for New NSA and CISA Vulnerabilities

3 min read - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published a report highlighting a range of critical security vulnerabilities requiring attention from organizations of all types. The report was published with input from the National Security Agency (NSA) and similar agencies…

CISO September 8, 2022

Chasing the Cyber 1%: How to Beat the Cybersecurity Poverty Line

4 min read - In cybersecurity, there are the haves and have-nots. For the latter, improving their security posture to defend against threats is rarely straightforward. While attackers become more high-tech, the gap between ‘the cyber 1%’ and those companies below the ‘cybersecurity poverty…

CISO August 8, 2022

Everything CISOs Need to Know About NIST

4 min read - It’s never been harder to be a chief information security officer (CISO). In 2021, there were 50% more attacks each week compared to 2020. Without a plan, maintaining a robust security posture is an uphill struggle.  Thankfully, the National Institute…

News August 3, 2022

Only Half of Small Businesses Are Prepared for Cyberattacks

2 min read - A recent survey showed that only half of small businesses are ready to handle a cyberattack, even though the threat of one is a top concern. Small businesses can take action ahead of time to reduce their risk and increase…

Government July 25, 2022

U.S. Cybersecurity Policy Has Changed Since the Colonial Pipeline Attack

3 min read - More than a year ago, a ransomware attack made the news across the nation. The Colonial Pipeline Company announced on May 7, 2021, that the DarkSide Ransomware-as-a-Service group, based in eastern Europe, had hit it. The FBI has since confirmed…

News June 29, 2022

SEC Proposes New Cybersecurity Rules for Public Companies

2 min read - Keeping up with federal regulations is an inevitable part of cybersecurity. While new rules aim to protect business, they also require more work. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed new rules that public companies will need to…

Risk Management April 12, 2022

What Online Gaming Cheats Teach Us About Cybersecurity

4 min read - When you play a video game, you probably want to win, or at least show off real skill. Cheaters make it a lot less fun, according to a recent Irdeto Global Gaming Survey. It says 60% of all online video…

Cloud Security March 24, 2022

Blast From the Past: What the Y2K Bug Reveals About Cybersecurity Today

6 min read - “The End of the World!?!” That’s what the cover of TIME Magazine said for its January 18, 1999 issue. Over two decades ago, the industrialized world was gripped by panic over the so-called Y2K bug. Also called the Millennium Bug,…

Zero Trust January 19, 2022

Cybersecurity Trends: IBM’s Predictions for 2022

5 min read - After the challenging year of 2021, we look forward to what’s next in 2022. Over the past two years, we’ve seen a tremendous shift in how consumers and businesses accomplish tasks with the continued shift to digital and cloud. As…

Zero Trust January 19, 2022

Insider Threats: How to Combat Workplace Disinformation

4 min read - Who hasn’t heard about disinformation or fake news? And for those responsible for security, who hasn’t heard about the risk of insider threats? Both issues are well known, but how disinformation can affect cyber risk management might not be so…