Network February 15, 2021

Network segmentation series: What is it?

2 min read - This is the first in a series of three blog posts about network segmentation.  Many businesses are looking to augment their defenses by changing their approach to network security. Take the heightened awareness around building zero trust networks, for instance. Embracing…

Zero Trust February 10, 2021

Boost Your Organization’s Digital Security With Zero Trust

7 min read - Organizations are increasingly creating zero trust policies to augment their digital security postures. According to Infosecurity Magazine, 15% of organizations say they implemented a zero trust policy by the end of 2019. An additional 59% of participants revealed their intention…

Cloud Security February 1, 2021

Is the End of the Firewall in Sight?

3 min read - Is a firewall a thing of the past? People have been questioning the utility of firewalls for years. Columnist and editor Roger A. Grimes wrote that “firewalls need to go away” in May 2012. Grimes reasoned this was because firewalls…

Cloud Security January 15, 2021

Misconfigurations: A Hidden but Preventable Threat to Cloud Data

3 min read - Working in the cloud has many advantages. But to handle your information safely, you should know how to defend against the common problem of misconfigurations leaving cloud data open to thieves.  What are the Benefits of Cloud Computing? Many groups…

Intelligence & Analytics September 3, 2020

Under Attack: How Threat Actors are Exploiting SOCKS Proxies

4 min read - From the basic building blocks of the internet to cryptocurrency mining on a supercomputer, SOCKS sits at the core of computing. A SOCKS proxy can be used to improve network security in an enterprise, but can also be exploited by…

Network July 15, 2020

Focusing on the Fundamentals of Network Security

2 min read - IBM X-Force has reported a huge increase in COVID-19-related spam. Malicious domains have also rapidly expanded during the first quarter of 2020.  Focus on Security Fundamentals One of the key fundamental approaches for security is to ensure your security team can…

Incident Response July 14, 2020

Securing Your Environment While Working Remotely

4 min read - Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, working from home used to be a novelty for many employees. According to a June 2020 IBM Security and Morning Consult “Work From Home Survey,” 80% of respondents say they worked from home either rarely…

May 20, 2020

New Microsoft Azure AD Sign-In Page Spoofed in Numerous Phishing Campaigns

2 min read - Microsoft discovered numerous phishing campaigns in which malicious actors attempted to spoof its new Azure AD sign-in page.

Artificial Intelligence May 4, 2020

6 Things to Do After Implementing Cybersecurity AI for Alert Management

4 min read - Once cybersecurity AI automates threat monitoring tasks, what should infosec pros do next? Here are six ways to improve your post-AI security strategy.

April 21, 2020

New AgentTesla Infostealer Variant Targets Wi-Fi Credentials

2 min read - Security researchers discovered a new variant of the AgentTesla infostealer family that attempted to steal its victims' Wi-Fi credentials.