Two critical local information-disclosure vulnerabilities affecting millions of Linux systems worldwide, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive password data through core dump manipulation. The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) disclosed two race-condition vulnerabilities that target core dump handlers on major…
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Breaking Down Silos Aligning IT and Security Teams
A growing crisis is emerging in corporate cybersecurity operations, where organizational silos between IT and security teams are creating dangerous blind spots and slowing critical threat response times. New research reveals that 72% of organizations report that their security and…
Penetration Testing in the AI Era Tools and Techniques
The cybersecurity landscape is fundamentally transforming as artificial intelligence reshapes offensive and defensive security strategies. This evolution presents a dual challenge: leveraging AI to enhance traditional penetration testing capabilities while developing new methodologies to secure AI systems against sophisticated attacks.…
Identity and Access Management Trends Shaping 2025
The identity and access management landscape is experiencing unprecedented transformation in 2025, driven by sophisticated cyber threats, quantum computing advances, and the explosive growth of machine identities. Industry experts predict the IAM market will reach over $24 billion by the…
Building a Cyber Incident Response Plan That Works
As cyber threats continue to evolve and multiply, organizations are scrambling to develop effective incident response strategies that can withstand sophisticated attacks. Recent industry data reveals a stark reality: over 80% of small and midsized organizations reported suffering at least…
Cloud Misconfigurations The Silent Threat to Data Security
Recent research reveals an alarming revelation that exposes the fragile state of modern cybersecurity: 98.6% of organizations harbor concerning misconfigurations in their cloud environments that create critical risks to data and infrastructure. As businesses continue their rapid migration to cloud…
Threat Hunting 101 Proactive Strategies for Technical Teams
In an era where cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, waiting for security alerts to sound the alarm is no longer sufficient. Organizations worldwide embrace threat hunting as a critical proactive defense strategy, fundamentally shifting from reactive to preventive cybersecurity approaches.…
Securing IoT Devices in the Enterprise Challenges and Solutions
As enterprises embrace digital transformation, the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices—from smart sensors and cameras to industrial control systems—has revolutionized operations and data collection. However, this rapid adoption has created complex security challenges, exposing organizations to new and…
CISOs Playbook for Managing Boardroom Cybersecurity Concerns
As cybersecurity threats intensify and regulatory scrutiny increases, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face mounting pressure to communicate complex technical risks to corporate boards effectively. New research reveals significant gaps in board cyber literacy and CISO satisfaction, highlighting the urgent…
Supply Chain Security Mitigating Third-Party Risks
Supply chain cyberattacks have exploded by a staggering 431% between 2021 and 2023, transforming what was once a manageable risk into a critical threat that keeps executives awake at night. As organizations increasingly rely on complex webs of third-party vendors…
Automating Patch Management Reducing Vulnerabilities at Scale
As cybersecurity threats continue to escalate, organizations worldwide are turning to automated patch management solutions to combat an alarming statistic: 80% of cyberattacks occur due to unpatched software vulnerabilities, with successful breaches costing an average of $4.88 million in 2024.…
Cost of a Breach Calculating ROI for Cybersecurity Investments
As cybersecurity threats intensify across global markets, organizations grapple with a stark reality: data breach costs have reached unprecedented levels while executives demand measurable returns on security investments. The latest industry research reveals a troubling escalation in financial impacts that’s…
Building a Cyber-Resilient Organization CISOs Roadmap
The cybersecurity landscape has reached a pivotal moment where Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are fundamentally reshaping their approach to organizational protection. As 2025 unfolds, a dramatic shift is occurring from traditional prevention-focused strategies to comprehensive cyber resilience frameworks that…
Endpoint Security Reimagined EDR vs XDR Comparison
The cybersecurity industry is fundamentally transforming as organizations shift from traditional endpoint protection to advanced threat detection with Endpoint Security EDR vs XDR solutions. With the global Extended Detection and Response (XDR) market projected to reach $3.07 billion by 2030,…
From SOC to SOAR Automating Security Operations
The cybersecurity landscape is fundamentally transforming as organizations turn to automating security operations to keep pace with an ever-increasing volume of threats. Traditional Security Operations Centers (SOCs), once the backbone of enterprise cybersecurity defense, are evolving into sophisticated, AI-powered environments…
Insider Threats in 2025 Detection and Prevention Strategies
Organizations worldwide are grappling with an unprecedented escalation in insider threats. The latest research reveals that companies now spend an average of $17.4 million annually combating internal security risks a significant increase from $16.2 million in 2023. As remote work…
Achieving Continuous Compliance in Dynamic Threat Environments
Organizations worldwide grapple with an unprecedented challenge: achieving continuous compliance in threat environments while defending against rapidly evolving cyber risks. As traditional periodic audit approaches prove insufficient for today’s dynamic security landscape, industry leaders are embracing continuous compliance strategies that…
Quantum Threats Preparing Your Encryption Strategy
As quantum threats grow with advances in quantum computing, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, threatening to make current encryption methods obsolete. With experts predicting “Q-Day,” the moment quantum computers can break widely used encryption…
Securing the Cloud Best Practices for Multi-Cloud Environments
As organizations increasingly embrace multi-cloud strategies to enhance flexibility and avoid vendor lock-in, securing the cloud in these complex environments has become a critical priority for 2025. With 89% of enterprises already implementing multi-cloud approaches and 98% using or planning…
CISOs Guide to Navigating the 2025 Threat Landscape
As we move through 2025, cybersecurity leaders rely on the CISO Threat Guide 2025 to navigate a volatile environment marked by AI-powered attacks, geopolitical tensions, and evolving criminal tactics. The landscape continues transforming rapidly, requiring Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)…