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Choosing the Right Penetration Test for Your Company

With data breaches filling the headlines on a daily basis, businesses in every industry are rushing to proactively assess their vulnerabilities and fortify their defenses.
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3 Major Changes in NIST's First-Ever Update to the CSF

Since its release in 2014, NIST's CSF quickly rose to become the number one cybersecurity framework in the world.

10 Most Exploited Vulnerabilities of 2022, according to CISA

Each year, the US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency publishes a list of the world's most widely exploited vulnerabilities.

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Transforming Cybersecurity with Predictive Breach Detection

A major advancement driving a paradigm shift in cybersecurity is the concept of predictive breach detection.

Top Takeaways from Infosecurity Europe 2023

The latest round of Infosecurity EU took place in London a few weeks ago, bringing together thousands of industry experts, vendors and customers over three days.

The Latest Advances in Incident Detection and Response

Cybersecurity incidents are becoming more common and sophisticated, and it is essential to be prepared to respond to them promptly and effectively.
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An Introduction to Next-Gen Penetration Testing

The penetration test, or as it is fondly nicknamed, the pentest, has been a security staple for decades. But is it time for an upgrade?
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How ChatGPT Can Boost Your Corporate Cybersecurity

In today's digital world, cybersecurity is a critical aspect of any business. With the growing number of cyber attacks and data breaches, it's essential for companies to have ...

Leveraging Threat Intelligence to Defend Against Ransomware

Our last post reviewed the basics of threat intelligence and discussed the ways in which it has evolved to meet new challenges.

What is Threat Intelligence?

Threat intelligence has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a shared blacklist of malicious IP addresses and URLs.

Fighting Back Against Ransomware

During the last year, 22% of businesses were forced to pause operations due to ransomware, often for days or weeks at a time.

Top 10 Challenges Facing CISOs in 2023

While 2022 was certainly no walk in the park, strong cybersecurity investments and institutional support suggest a light at the end of the tunnel.

CISA Releases First Ever Cross-Sector CPGs. What's Inside?

CISA has finally released its highly anticipated Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals in collaboration with DHS, NIST and numerous industry leaders.

Blockchain Security: A Brief Overview

While developing a cybersecurity strategy is critical for any business, the distributed nature of the blockchain introduces some interesting new challenges.

Common Blockchain Security Flaws

Blockchain has ushered in a new era of transparency, cryptography, and decentralization. However, there is still a long way to go to overcome glaring security challenges.
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Top Five Blockchain Breaches of 2022

Blockchain projects soared 700% in 2021. In the process, they've become extremely attractive targets for hackers across the globe.
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6 Tips for Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent

Businesses now understand how important it is to protect their customers' and brands' personal data. However, retaining top cybersecurity talent isn't as easy as it sounds.

Are We At (Cyber) War With China?

On July 6th, the heads of the FBI and MI5 met in London to deliver an unprecedented joint warning regarding China's "game changing" cyber offensives.

3 Ways The Metaverse Will Change Cybersecurity

Although coined way back in the mid-90s, there are many reasons why the metaverse is being touted as the future of the internet.
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