Digital credit solutions deliver convenience, speed, and flexibility. Along with its benefits, however, comes risk. Protecting consumer data has always been a priority for dealerships. It’s now a more complex… The post The Intersection of Digital Credit Solutions and Cybersecurity:…
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Top Kubernetes Threats in 2024 And How Amazon EKS Mitigates Them
Introduction to Kubernetes and Amazon EKS As a key technology for container orchestration, Kubernetes has been widely used in many industries to effectively manage and deploy applications. But its increasing… The post Top Kubernetes Threats in 2024 And How Amazon…
Navigating Cyber Security Implementation Challenges in SMBs
Cyber Security is often low priority for SMBs. Many SMBs lack dedicated security specialist; instead, security responsibilities are typically handled by IT department which is already overwhelmed with general IT… The post Navigating Cyber Security Implementation Challenges in SMBs appeared…
The Rise Of AI-Powered Cyber Threats: How Adversaries Are Using “Good Enough” Tactics to Outsmart Defenders
As we move into 2025, organizations are laser-focused on maximizing resources and achieving better business outcomes. Increasingly, this translates into leveraging AI and automation to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and… The post The Rise Of AI-Powered Cyber Threats: How Adversaries…
2025 Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions: Adapting To An Era Of Evolving Threads And Technology
All organizations today rely on technology. Whether you’re a small non-profit, a government agency, a hospital, or a traditional business, digital tools power everything from communications to service delivery to… The post 2025 Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions: Adapting To An…
White Paper: Advancing Cybersecurity Through Kernel Immunization
PT SYDECO, an innovative Indonesian company specializing in IT security committed to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity through cutting-edge solutions adapted to modern threats, presents a revolutionary approach to cybersecurity:… The post White Paper: Advancing Cybersecurity Through Kernel Immunization appeared…
The CISO’s Myopia
Fifteen years ago, I wrote an article entitled “The CSO’s Myopia.” At the time, I aimed to highlight a critical limitation in information security management. I demonstrated how many information… The post The CISO’s Myopia appeared first on Cyber Defense…
The Multi-Layer Complexity of Cybersecurity for The Automotive Supply Chain
Thousands and thousands of components go into the assembly of contemporary vehicles. It is impossible for any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to produce all these components themselves. The demand for… The post The Multi-Layer Complexity of Cybersecurity for The Automotive…
How Amazon Prime Day Scams Are Getting Smarter and How Can You Protect Yourself
Amazon Prime Day has become a major shopping event, with 2023 setting a record as customers purchased over 375 million items worldwide, up from 300 million in 2022. As more… The post How Amazon Prime Day Scams Are Getting Smarter…
Complexity: The Silent Killer of Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity landscape is a complex and ever-evolving ecosystem. At its core lies a fundamental paradox: the more tools we deploy to protect our digital assets, the more complex and… The post Complexity: The Silent Killer of Cybersecurity appeared first…
Confronting the Ransomware Menace: A Critical Look at Payment Practices and Emerging Strategies
Ransomware attacks remain a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with cybercriminals continuously evolving tactics. Despite long-standing advice from cybersecurity experts against paying ransoms, many businesses still opt to pay, hoping… The post Confronting the Ransomware Menace: A Critical Look at…
Why EPSS is a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity Risk Management
Having served on the MITRE.org CVE (OVAL) advisory board, I have spent years analyzing vulnerabilities and how they impact global cybersecurity. The challenge has always been prioritization—how do we determine… The post Why EPSS is a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity Risk…
Maximizing Security Through Hardware
Organizations are continually balancing seamless user experiences and implementing robust defenses against evolving threats. Passwords, as the first line of defense, remain a primary vulnerability, often exploited due to poor… The post Maximizing Security Through Hardware appeared first on Cyber…
Have the Last Word Against Ransomware with Immutable Backup
With incidences of ransomware on the rise, nobody should even be thinking that an attack is something that couldn’t happen to them, let alone speak those words into existence. And… The post Have the Last Word Against Ransomware with Immutable…
Publishers Spotlight: Flashpoint
In 2024, a new hybrid cold war is redefining the threat landscape. Cyber, physical, and geopolitical risks are converging, with nation-states, ransomware groups, and insider threats exploiting vulnerabilities to disrupt… The post Publishers Spotlight: Flashpoint appeared first on Cyber Defense…
RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection) in Mobile Application Security: A Strategic Imperative for the Modern Threat Landscape
Introduction The mobile application landscape is more dynamic and challenging than ever, with businesses increasingly relying on mobile channels to drive customer engagement, streamline operations, and generate revenue. Yet, this… The post RASP (Runtime Application Self-Protection) in Mobile Application Security:…
Deciphering End User Data Access Patterns is Key to a Strong SaaS Security Posture
It’s all about patterns. Long before cybersecurity was on anyone’s radar, defensive intelligence – like catching an enemy spy in your ranks – was about being able to recognize patterns… The post Deciphering End User Data Access Patterns is Key…
Experience from GAP Assessment Audits for NIS2 Compliance
The NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555 of the European Parliament and of the Council) imposes cybersecurity and information security compliance obligations on many organizations that previously had no such requirements. Most… The post Experience from GAP Assessment Audits for NIS2 Compliance…
Building Contextual Data Models for Identity Related Threat Detection & Response (ITDR)
Amid the rising pace of digitization, a growing number of organizations are managing their workloads based on a hybrid model. A hybrid model by design leads to dispersion of corporate… The post Building Contextual Data Models for Identity Related Threat…
Incident Response Planning: A Portion of Planning is Worth a Pound of Gold
When you are hacked, you want to recapture control quickly as hackers move through systems, locking sensitive information and holding it for ransom. You need to determine the extent of… The post Incident Response Planning: A Portion of Planning is…