Category: Security Boulevard

What is PHI? (Protected Health Information)

Protected Health Information (PHI) is a critical aspect of healthcare, encompassing any data that can identify an individual and is used in the context of medical care. Examples of PHI include personal identifiers (name, address, Social Security number), medical records,…

Analyzing Tokenizer Part 2: Omen + Tokenizer

  “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work” – Thomas Edison Introduction: This is a continuation of a deep dive into John the Ripper’s new Tokenizer attack. Instruction on how to configure and run the original…

Why Robust API Security is a Must for Your Business

How Does API Security Influence Cybersecurity? As a seasoned data management expert and cybersecurity specialist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact API security can have on an organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. But why is API security so integral? Let’s delve…

Preventing Data Breaches with Advanced IAM Strategies

Why Are IAM Strategies Strategic to Data Breach Prevention? IAM strategies, or Identity Access Management strategies, prioritize the control and monitoring of digital identities within a system. Particularly in the world of cybersecurity, increasingly sophisticated threats are making it vital…

Are We Too Trusting of Employees?

Trust is not a one-way street. Employees who trust their organization and leadership are one lane, but the organization must trust its employees, too. The post Are We Too Trusting of Employees? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…

Defending Against Email Attachment Scams

One of the most alarming methods of attack involves intercepting email attachments during transit, resulting in the theft of personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive data. The post Defending Against Email Attachment Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

API (In)security: The Hidden Risk of Black Friday

Black Friday may be the pinnacle of the holiday shopping season, a day when online retailers experience unprecedented traffic and revenue opportunities as consumers kick off the Christmas season. For many retailers, it’s a make-or-break event. Yet, with increased traffic…

Let’s Build A Dashboard!

Introduction One of the most powerful things to do with data is to visualize it. Being able to see the data in various contexts can help executives and security professionals alike understand their cyber environment better and identify their strengths…

AI in Cybercrime: Hackers Exploiting OpenAI

In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine’s host, Charlie Osborne, Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, discusses reports from OpenAI that hackers are trying to use its tools for malicious purposes. The podcast can be listened to…