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Imagine a relentless wave of alerts bombarding your cybersecurity team daily. Each alert could signal anything from a minor hiccup to a significant breach. Navigating this constant influx is the art and science of alert triage. This critical process ensures the most serious threats are identified and addressed swiftly, preventing […]

10 Tips for Improved Alert Triage

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on July 20, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Securing any IT environment in today’s hyper-connected workplace is challenging. Doing so when admins don’t even know half of the devices and tools people use on a network makes it even harder. This is the problem with shadow IT — a threat that’s becoming increasingly common among businesses today. What […]

How to Reduce the Risk of Shadow IT

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Network Security on July 13, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Digital wallets have seen a significant rise in popularity as more people embrace the convenience of cashless transactions. These digital tools allow users to store their payment information securely on their smartphones or other devices. This enables quick and easy purchases online and in physical stores. Their growing popularity stems […]

How Secure Are Digital Wallets?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on June 21, 2024 by Editorial Staff

In this increasingly digital world, top executives — especially CEOs — are prime cyberattack targets. Their access to sensitive information and influence over company operations make them lucrative victims of cybercriminals. Understanding these nine unique tactics and how to defend against them is crucial for businesses and their leaders. 1. […]

9 Tactics Hackers Use to Attack CEOs

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on June 15, 2024 by Editorial Staff

When policy is not coupled with a well-planned compliance and evaluation program, the agency will likely fail to broadly adopt improved data management practices. Furthermore, if a compliance plan is absent, the agency will be at risk. Failing to ensure compliance with new requirements can call attention to gaps and […]

Good data management policy is a critical foundation for any ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor and tagged ABS Consulting on May 25, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Businesses can pick from several encryption algorithms when securing their data, systems and communications. To determine which is best, they should compare each based on its type, use cases, strength and speed. 1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) ECC is an asymmetric encryption algorithm defined by the equation “y2 = x3 […]

Which Data Encryption Methods Are Best for Your Business?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on May 22, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Most cybersecurity teams are under immense pressure to contain threats and recover from attacks as swiftly as possible. Fortunately, if they leverage classification methods, they can relieve some of that strain. How can data classification improve their incident response? What Is Data Classification? Data classification is the practice of organizing […]

How Data Classification Improves Incident Response

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on May 13, 2024 by Editorial Staff

When people consider how to keep their information safe, they often focus on passwords, online accounts and keeping computers virus-free. However, one thing the world usually overlooks is mail. The letters and packages that arrive at their doorstep can be a problem for businesses and consumers. Like email addresses, physical […]

Can Mail Be a Cybersecurity Risk?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Risk on April 23, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) sprawl poses a severe security risk to organizations. If their IT and security teams don’t act quickly, they could be subject to data breaches and cyberattacks. How can they secure their workplace against hackers? What Is SaaS Sprawl? SaaS sprawl is the unchecked growth of the number of […]

How to Manage the Security Risks of SaaS Sprawl

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor SaaS Security on April 11, 2024 by Editorial Staff

In today’s digital age, cloud security is a paramount concern for businesses and individuals. With the rapid increase in cloud adoption — driven by its scalability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness — the data storage and management landscape has transformed. However, this surge in cloud usage also brings to light a significant […]

How to Avoid 5 Common Cloud Misconfigurations

This entry was posted in Cloud Security Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on March 20, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Geospatial data is an overlooked tool that can significantly improve cybersecurity efforts. How can location-specific information stop cyber attacks and deter cybercriminals? What Is Geospatial Data? Geospatial data is location-related information about individuals, objects or events. The most common examples are demographic details, addresses, transportation networks and satellite imagery. Although […]

How Geospatial Data Improves Cybersecurity

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor on March 11, 2024 by Editorial Staff

By Mark B. Cooper, President & Founder, PKI Solutions Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a foundational technology that enables almost all modern identity and data encryption used in enterprises, including CIP infrastructure systems. It works to support all of the higher-level protection, management, identity, and access management solutions organizations deploy. […]

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Leveraging Public Key Infrastructure for ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor and tagged PKI Solutions on March 7, 2024 by Editorial Staff