Category: Cyber Defense Magazine

The Persistent Danger of Remcos RAT

By Dilpreet Singh Bajwa, Senior Consultant, Cyfirma Executive Summary At Cyfirma, we are dedicated to providing you with up-to-date information on the most prevalent threats and tactics used by malicious […] The post The Persistent Danger of Remcos RAT appeared…

Forging A New Era of Invoicing Security

How blockchain-powered software is preventing cyber attacks By Ramon AB, CEO and Co-Founder of Nova Technology Invoicing may not be the first thing that pops up in a conversation around […] The post Forging A New Era of Invoicing Security…

Digital Criminal Ontology; Trading Pistols for Programmers

By James Allman Talbot, Head of Incident Response & Threat Intelligence, Quorum Cyber Since computers were first connected with Ethernet cables, Hollywood started romanticizing hackers. In 1983, WarGames was released. […] The post Digital Criminal Ontology; Trading Pistols for Programmers…

AI in Cybersecurity

Separating Hype from Hyperbole By Avkash Kathiriya “Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity is like a supercharged virtual fortress armed with a gazillion laser-focused cyber warriors, ready to annihilate any threat with […] The post AI in Cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber…

Cybersecurity Is Changing: Is the Experience Positive or Negative?

By Dotan Nahum, Head of Developer-First Security, Check Point Software Technologies Cybersecurity is Changing: Is the Experience Positive or Negative? Unfortunately, cybersecurity and cybercrime represent the age-old Hollywood trope famously […] The post Cybersecurity Is Changing: Is the Experience Positive…

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime as A Service (CaaS)

By Nik Hewitt, Sr. Content Marketing Manager, TrueFort Welcome to the era of Cybercrime as a Service, or CaaS, which, quite alarmingly, is like an online marketplace for cybercriminals and […] The post The Rising Tide of Cybercrime as A…

The Embedded Systems and The Internet of Things

By Milica D. Djekic The Internet of Things (IoT) is a quite new concept dealing with the devices being connected to each other and communicating through the web environment. This […] The post The Embedded Systems and The Internet of…

Halting Hackers on the Holidays 2023

by Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine As we saw with major holidays including Black Friday and Cyber Monday and now right around the corner and a massive […] The post Halting Hackers on the Holidays 2023 appeared…

IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity

By Mark Marron, CEO and President, ePlus, Inc. Organizations are increasingly advancing their digital transformation efforts to deliver internal efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve customer experiences. As a side-effect of […] The post IT Modernization Efforts Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity…

How to Avoid Common Security Incidents in the Public Cloud

By Jhilam Biswas, Customer Engineering Manager, Google Cloud The growth of cloud computing is undeniable. According to Garter’s report, the global spending on public cloud services was around $490.3 billion […] The post How to Avoid Common Security Incidents in…

E-mail Compromise

How to protect business against BEC-attacks By Sergio Bertoni, The senior analyst at SearchInform Attacks via email is one of the most beloved cybercriminals’ method for compromise of organization’s data. […] The post E-mail Compromise appeared first on Cyber Defense…

Institutionalizing Awareness to Stop Cyberattacks

By Aimei Wei, Founder and CTO, Stellar Cyber Large and mid-sized organizations are always hoping for a ‘silver bullet’ technology or tool that will stop cyberattacks, but after years in […] The post Institutionalizing Awareness to Stop Cyberattacks appeared first…

There Are Cyberheroes: THE VIGILANCE MANIFESTO

A Cybersecurity Response Plan with Threat Artificial Intelligence (TAI) Batglitch The Cyber Knight | Data Guardian Vigilante | Coined TAI In the vast expanse of the digital realm, where shadows […] The post There Are Cyberheroes: THE VIGILANCE MANIFESTO appeared…

Who are the Wagner PMCs of Russia

Is There a Risk of Cyber Fallout? By Stan Vitek, Resident Geopolitical Analyst, Cyfirma Executive Summary At the end of June, a Russian mercenary organization known as ‘Wagner’ has mutinied […] The post Who are the Wagner PMCs of Russia…

Quantum Security is National Security

By Andy Manoske, Principal Product Manager of Cryptography and Security Products at HashiCorp Quantum computers will be one of the defining frontiers in computing over the next century. Utilizing the […] The post Quantum Security is National Security appeared first…

A New Ai Arms Race

By Alex Fink, CEO of the Otherweb The internet has seen its share of arms races in recent decades. The advent of viruses resulted in an ongoing battle between those […] The post A New Ai Arms Race appeared first…

6 Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response

Modern security tools continue to improve in their ability to defend organizations’ networks and endpoints against cybercriminals. But the bad actors still occasionally find a way in. Security teams must […] The post 6 Steps to Accelerate Cybersecurity Incident Response…

8 Tips for Best Results in Red-Teaming

By Zac Amos, Features Editor, ReHack In cybersecurity, a red team exercise is a unique way to ensure businesses can respond to cyberattacks appropriately. While it’s generally beneficial, taking extra […] The post 8 Tips for Best Results in Red-Teaming…

Why Compliance Matters When Dealing with AI and Finances

By Saeid Hejazi, Founder, Wally Artificial intelligence has skyrocketed in popularity in recent months, particularly as the widespread availability and use of AI tools such as ChatGPT have spurred greater […] The post Why Compliance Matters When Dealing with AI…

Effective Workplace Education is Built Around Incentives

How Companies Can Personalize Cybersecurity Awareness Training By Asaf Kotsel, CEO, Dcoya The key to a successful workplace education platform is providing compelling behavioral incentives that keep employees engaged and […] The post Effective Workplace Education is Built Around Incentives…

When it Comes to ZTNA, Buyer Beware

By Denny LeCompete, CEO, Portnox With traditional perimeter-based defenses proving inadequate thanks to the rise of remote and hybrid work policies, organizations are turning to the concept of zero trust […] The post When it Comes to ZTNA, Buyer Beware…

Tech-Forward Strategies to Effectively Fight Fraud

By Blair Cohen, Founder and President, AuthenticID Not only has digital transformation completely reshaped the way we conduct business, but it has also introduced an onslaught of fraudulent attacks on […] The post Tech-Forward Strategies to Effectively Fight Fraud appeared…

Why You Should Prioritize Your Privacy Policies

By Jason M. Schwent, Senior Counsel, Clark Hill The enactment of the California Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 created a need for commercial websites in the United States to […] The post Why You Should Prioritize Your Privacy Policies…

Steps for Preparing for a Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Future

By Timothy Hollebeek, Industry Technology Strategist, DigiCert The rise of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is shedding light on the pervasive nature of cryptography in our digital world. Virtually every digital connection […] The post Steps for Preparing for a Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic…

What is Malvertising?

Best practices for avoiding novel threats online By Tom McVey, Senior Sales Engineer EMEA, Menlo Security Artificial intelligence has transformed digital marketing. From tracking customer conversations to measuring engagement with […] The post What is Malvertising? appeared first on Cyber…

Six Must-Focus Cybersecurity Areas in Network Sprawl

By Zachary Folk, Director of Solutions Engineering, Camelot Secure The anticipated benefits of 5G’s faster speed, lower latency, and greater capacity to accommodate many connected devices hold tremendous potential and […] The post Six Must-Focus Cybersecurity Areas in Network Sprawl…

Securing Police Communications: Protecting Communities

By Nicole Allen, Senior Marketing Executive at Salt Communications Probably now more than ever, secure communications are crucial for Policing and the communities they serve. The ability to successfully communicate […] The post Securing Police Communications: Protecting Communities appeared first…

Ensuring Container Security: Safeguarding the Future Of Cloud Computing

Containerization has revolutionized the world of software development. By Divakar Kolhe, Digital Marketer, Market Research Future (Part of Wantstats Research and Media Private Limited) In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, containerization […] The post Ensuring Container Security: Safeguarding the Future Of…

Will Zero Trust Replace SD-WAN?

By Jaye Tillson, Director of Strategy, Axis Security A question I get asked frequently is, “Will zero trust replace SD-WAN?”. Let’s take a deeper look at both and assess their […] The post Will Zero Trust Replace SD-WAN? appeared first…

Securing the Cloud

Organizational Data Security Strategy – Bring Your Own Key (Byok) By Chris Allen, Senior Solutions Architect, Cryptomathic. Cloud computing is now the norm. Up to 94% of enterprises reportedly use […] The post Securing the Cloud appeared first on Cyber…

Publisher’s Spotlight: AT&T Cybersecurity: Edge Ecosystem

Each year, the cybersecurity industry anticipates a handful of landmark research that informs the market regarding benchmarking best practices, understanding emerging trends, and innovation breakthroughs. The annual AT&T Cybersecurity Insights(TM) […] The post Publisher’s Spotlight: AT&T Cybersecurity: Edge Ecosystem appeared…

Why Power Matters in Cyber Protection

Defending power management equipment in an era of more connectivity By James Martin, Global Connectivity Product Manager, Eaton It’s well understood that as digital evolution continues opening doors for greater […] The post Why Power Matters in Cyber Protection appeared…

The Basics of Digital Forensics

By Milica D. Djekic The digital forensics is a field that assists us to find the clues within a cyberspace regarding some cybercrime or computer breach. The majority of tools […] The post The Basics of Digital Forensics appeared first…

Promoting Safety Across Your Digital Supply Chain

No organisation is an island. Last month’s attack on payroll software Zellis, reminds us how the effects of one breach can very quickly cascade across the business network to third […] The post Promoting Safety Across Your Digital Supply Chain…

Simplifying your Approach to the Zero Trust Journey

By Chris Cullerot, Director of Technology and Innovation, iTech AG Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released its Zero Trust Maturity Model 2.0 to help agencies develop […] The post Simplifying your Approach to the Zero Trust…

Digital Accessibility and Cybersecurity Must Go Hand in Hand

By Dr. Chris Olson In an Increasingly Digital World, Accessibility and Cybersecurity Have Emerged as Significant Factors for Both Individuals and Organizations. Digital accessibility refers to the design and development […] The post Digital Accessibility and Cybersecurity Must Go Hand…

Six Tips to Ensure a Strong Patch Management Strategy

By Ashley Leonard, CEO and Founder, Syxsense The proliferation of software applications and updates across the market today has put pressure on enterprise security teams to implement strong patch management […] The post Six Tips to Ensure a Strong Patch…

Publishers Spotlight: Nisos: Your Managed Intelligence Partner

Nisos is the Managed Intelligence™ team you need to consider working with to solve your most complex security challenges. They deliver smarter defense and more effective responses against advanced cyber […] The post Publishers Spotlight: Nisos: Your Managed Intelligence Partner…