Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes outdated, the system is open […]
Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks can become blurred when working on your company computer. If you’re in front of a computer for most of your time during work, then it’s not unusual to get attached to your desktop PC. Over time, this can lead to […]
6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches) Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are typically quick and easy to sign up for. The user often assumes that they don’t need to worry about security because it’s handled. This is an incorrect assumption because […]
The new year has begun and it’s a time of renewal as we plan for the possibilities to come in 2023. It’s also a time when you need to plan for resiliency in the face of ever-present cyberattacks. Sixty-eight percent of surveyed business leaders feel that cybersecurity risks are getting worse. They have a good […]
🔍How Process Explorer Enhances Your Cyber Security Sysinternals Process Explorer is a powerful tool for I.T professionals to monitor and manage system processes, security, and performance. The software, free to download from the Sysinternals website, was originally released in 1996 by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell and has since evolved to offer a comprehensive set of features […]
Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data and systems once hit with a malware attack. Malware is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of malicious code. It can include: The longer that malware sits on your system unchecked, the more damage it can do. Most […]
This post is about understanding EDR & MDR – The dynamic Duo of Cyber Security In today’s digital age, organisations of all sizes are at risk of Cyber Threats. Many organisations are turning to endpoint detection and response (EDR) and managed detection and response (MDR) solutions to protect their systems and data. In this Tech […]
Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This is alarming both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting smartphones. For years, mobile phones have become more powerful. They now do many of the same functions as a computer – just […]
Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the block without our smartphones. When you go on a trip, not having your tech there when you need it can ruin your day. Travel smarter and more securely by doing several checks before you go. […]
🥊Threat Hunting with Sysmon As Cyber Threats continue to evolve, it is vital to have tools and strategies in place to detect and respond to malicious activity on our systems. One such tool is Sysmon, a system monitoring tool that can help detect and identify suspicious behaviour. Below we will explore how Sysmon can be […]
🎁 5 tips for safe online shopping this Christmas: 👀 Use a secure payment method to protect your personal and financial information. Some options include using a payment service like PayPal or a digital wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay. 👀 Shop with reputable retailers: It’s important to shop with retailers you know and […]
⚙ Advanced Cyber Security solutions of today do great, but why not start from the basics with those two #quickwins? 👉If you’re on Office 365, consider dumping Dropbox and start using OneDrive for Business. Dropbox is great – except for the security requirements that are needed in an enterprise; plus, it can’t compete with the integration […]
❗ Security alert ❗ Citrix has just announced a vulnerability discovered in Citrix Gateway and Citrix ADC. Citrix ADC or Citrix Gateway appliances configured as a SAML SP or a SAML IdP are affected by the CVE-2022-27518 vulnerability, which allows unauthenticated remote arbitrary code execution. The following supported versions of Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway are affected by this […]
🔒There has never been a more crucial time to secure our data, devices and people’s corporate identities. With the advent of cloud computing and remote working, employees and freelancers can access company information from any location. This presents a problem for businesses that need personnel to be able to access sensitive data securely wherever they […]
Nearly all organisations own some form of NAS storage device that they use for various purposes. Firstly, as a backup destination which is the most common usage. Secondly, as a Web Server, and thirdly, as a hypervisor to host Virtual Machines. In this post, we focus on applying the best practices to such devices regardless […]
