Tag: Cyber Defense Magazine

Reduce Fraud Risk with Effective Identity Verification

In a world where transactions occur smoothly across borders and platforms, the need for robust fraud and risk management strategies has become critical. As technology advances, so do the tactics used by… The post Reduce Fraud Risk with Effective Identity Verification appeared…

Innovator Spotlight: ManageEngine

 Unifying IT Management and Security with ManageEngine In today’s digital landscape, IT can feel like juggling flaming torches, one wrong move and the consequences can be costly. From managing endpoints,… The post Innovator Spotlight: ManageEngine appeared first on Cyber Defense…

You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See

A business ecosystem is a borderless entity. Where organizations operate across vast, global networks, achieving a comprehensive view of their digital operations is a major challenge. Security leads, faced with… The post You Can’t Protect What You Can’t See appeared…

Innovator Spotlight: CSide

Securing the Browser’s Blind Spot By Victoria Hargrove, CDM Reporter What CSide Does Most security stacks fortify servers, databases, and internal apps. CSide (Client-side Development, Inc. aka c/side) targets the… The post Innovator Spotlight: CSide appeared first on Cyber Defense…

CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released – Get Prepared Now!

In a significant step to secure the defense industrial base (DIB), the Department of Defense (DoD) has officially released the long-anticipated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule, which was… The post CMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released – Get Prepared…

Black Hat Ignites Under Vegas Lights

Driving through the quiet, endless beauty of the Nevada desert, I let the raspy voice of Jim Morrison carry me forward. “The End” played as the final song before I… The post Black Hat Ignites Under Vegas Lights appeared first…

How Dealerships Can Protect Their Customers’ Financial Data

Dealerships handle sensitive information, such as credit applications and personal financial records, daily. A data breach can lead to profound consequences for both the dealership and its customers. Dealerships can… The post How Dealerships Can Protect Their Customers’ Financial Data…

Managing Technical Sprawl to Enhance Security of Healthcare Data

The healthcare industry, one of the most targeted for data breaches, is facing an escalating crisis. According to the White House, cyberattacks against the American healthcare system rose 128% from 2022… The post Managing Technical Sprawl to Enhance Security of Healthcare…

Innovator Spotlight: Backslash Security

Securing the Future of AI Powered Coding:  Where Speed Meets Risk The rise of AI powered coding tools like Cursor and Windsurf have kicked off what many are calling the “vibe… The post Innovator Spotlight: Backslash Security appeared first on Cyber…

Federal Agency Makes Steampunk Appearance at Black Hat 2025

by Gary Miliefsky, Publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine Every year, Black Hat showcases not just the latest innovations and products from the cybersecurity industry but also the presence of major government… The post Federal Agency Makes Steampunk Appearance at Black Hat…

The Importance of Customer Empathy and Direction in the Cybersecurity Industry

Customer support is crucial throughout information technology, and nowhere more so than cybersecurity. As customers defend their environments from sophisticated, well-funded adversaries and an ever-evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity vendors become… The post The Importance of Customer Empathy and Direction in…

Securing The Flow of Data In The Era Of Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation is occurring across all industries at an unprecedented rate. IDC revealed that worldwide spending on IoT will surpass $1 trillion in 2026 with AI spending following this trend as it is projected… The post Securing The Flow of Data In The Era…

The Dark Side of Digital Advertising: Cyber Threats In 2025

In 2025, a simple online search can lead to more than just information—it could expose you to the latest trend in cybercrime: malvertising. This evolved form of online deception has… The post The Dark Side of Digital Advertising: Cyber Threats…

7 Considerations for Disaster Recovery Plans for Remote Workforces

A disaster recovery plan is essential for businesses operating remote or hybrid workforces. The need for these plans has increased as more companies shift to decentralized teams. Remote employees are… The post 7 Considerations for Disaster Recovery Plans for Remote…

Zero Trust: A Strong Strategy for Secure Enterprise

Zero trust frameworks challenge traditional perimeter-based security models by adopting a “never trust, always verify” approach. Unlike legacy security systems, zero trust requires continuous identity verification, strict least-privilege access controls,… The post Zero Trust: A Strong Strategy for Secure Enterprise…

The Power of Identity Analytics to Transform Your ID Management

Digital identities continue proliferating throughout modern organizations and are a significant target for bad actors. Stolen identities and privileged access credentials account for most data breaches. In fact, identities and… The post The Power of Identity Analytics to Transform Your…

Quantum Threat Is Real: Act Now with Post Quantum Cryptography

Why Businesses Must Upgrade to Quantum-Safe Encryption Before It’s Too Late Cybersecurity has always had to keep pace with the evolution of cyberattacks. These attacks started gaining prominence in the… The post Quantum Threat Is Real: Act Now with Post…

Stopping Fraud: What Does Email Got to Do with It?

With 7.9 billion email accounts worldwide and 4.3 billion active users, emails now play an essential role in fraud detection and identity verification. Businesses leverage email not just for communication but also as… The post Stopping Fraud: What Does Email Got to Do…

The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy and Utilities

When systems go dark and become unavailable, consumers and operators may feel frustration, panic, and anger. When there is disruption to energy and utilities that affects homes, businesses, and entire… The post The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy…

The Impact of Cloud computing in 2025

Key Trends Driving Cloud Computing in 2025 Smarter Cloud Tools with AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become embedded into core cloud offerings. In fact, A Gartner… The post The Impact of Cloud computing in 2025 appeared…

The Hidden Danger: Secrets Sprawl Beyond the Codebase

GitGuardian’s 2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report reveals an alarming expansion of credential exposure across enterprise environments, with collaboration tools emerging as a critical yet overlooked vulnerability. Secrets Sprawl Reaches… The post The Hidden Danger: Secrets Sprawl Beyond the Codebase…

Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure

Telecommunications service providers (TSP) are foundational to the functioning of our modern technical society, serving as the conduit through which many critical infrastructure sectors maintain communication, coordination, and control. While… The post Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure appeared…

The Future of API Security Reviews

As organizations increasingly rely on application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate communication and data exchange between software systems, these “gates” become primary targets for attackers. Businesses that fail to put… The post The Future of API Security Reviews appeared first…

SMBs Know the Risks, So Why Are Cybercriminals Still Winning?

Cybercriminals are no longer primarily focused on large enterprises. They now see small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as prime targets because they lack the resources, expertise, and robust security measures… The post SMBs Know the Risks, So Why Are Cybercriminals…

Are You Sending the Wrong Signals?

The Salt team has spent the last 5-10 years producing blogs, comparison documents and webinars which highlight our credentials versus consumer apps. To get the message across we frequently reference… The post Are You Sending the Wrong Signals? appeared first…

Saas Security Best Practices

Software as a Service (SaaS) is the prevalent software distribution model in the tech industry. Whether you are a young startup founder or a mature business owner, ensuring a robust… The post Saas Security Best Practices appeared first on Cyber…

Risk Has Moved Beyond Your Inbox

For years, email was the main security battleground. Phishing, scams, and account takeovers were problems companies knew how to fight—at least in theory. Secure email gateways, AI-driven detection, relentless user… The post Risk Has Moved Beyond Your Inbox appeared first…

Post Quantum Threats – The Encryption Apocalypse That Isn’t

Preface RSA Conference just wrapped up, and while phrases like “We are an Agentic AI solution for XYZ,” “AI in Cybersecurity,” and “Risks of AI Adoption” echoed across the expo… The post Post Quantum Threats – The Encryption Apocalypse That…

Legacy Solutions Have Become a Cyber Defense Problem

The cyber defense community is at a crossroads that is magnified by cyber criminals’ adoption of AI and ransomware-as-a-service. With year-after-year of the IBM Cost of Data Breach report showing… The post Legacy Solutions Have Become a Cyber Defense Problem…

Mind the Middle

In an era where digital threats can cripple a business overnight, where threat actors can use AI to customize and automate attacks at scale, and where enterprises face constant budget… The post Mind the Middle appeared first on Cyber Defense…

Multifaceted Cyber-Attacks Require a Unified Defense Approach

Gone are the days of attacks hitting a single product or vulnerability. Today, we’re seeing the increasing use of multi-vector attacks and multi-stage approaches. For example, a DDoS attack in… The post Multifaceted Cyber-Attacks Require a Unified Defense Approach appeared…

Neural Hijacking: Is Your Brain Making Security Decisions Without You?

Introduction: The Battlefield Inside Your Head In cybersecurity, we master firewalls and encryption. But are we neglecting the most critical vulnerability? The human brain. Every day, you make thousands of split-second… The post Neural Hijacking: Is Your Brain Making Security Decisions…

Cyber Hygiene Protecting Your Digital and Financial Health

In an age where digital and financial risks are increasingly interconnected, cyber hygiene stands as a pillar of modern risk management, essential to preserving both operational resilience and financial credibility…. The post Cyber Hygiene Protecting Your Digital and Financial Health…

The 3 Hidden Dangers of Avoiding SOC 2 Compliance

As a business, do you think avoiding SOC 2 compliance saves time and money? Think again. With cybercrime damages being projected to cost the world $1.2 trillion annually by 2025, skipping… The post The 3 Hidden Dangers of Avoiding SOC 2…

Innovator Spotlight: Replica Cyber

Cybersecurity’s Dirty Little Secret: Reimagining Isolation – How Replica Cyber Empowers CISOs with Secure Environments in Seconds Imagine creating a completely secure, fully configured digital workspace in minutes instead of… The post Innovator Spotlight: Replica Cyber appeared first on Cyber…

Innovator Spotlight: Qualys

Demystifying Cyber Risk: How Qualys is Transforming Security Leadership Cybersecurity leadership is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer confined to technical silos, CISOs are becoming strategic partners who translate complex… The post Innovator Spotlight: Qualys appeared first on Cyber Defense…

TLDR* May Work for EULAs But Your Contracts?

Time is a luxury few of us can afford to waste. Decision-makers often find themselves sifting through mountains of information, juggling priorities, and racing against deadlines. This urgency has bred… The post TLDR* May Work for EULAs But Your Contracts?…

Trends in Ransomware Attacks in Q3, 2024

In the latest Q3 Ransomware Report from our team at Cyberint – a Check Point Software company and a leading voice in external cyber-risk management – we’ve placed particular emphasis… The post Trends in Ransomware Attacks in Q3, 2024 appeared…

Why CISOs Need an AI-Native Strategy

The CEO of Nokia, on the eve of being purchased by Microsoft, said “we didn’t do anything wrong but somehow, we lost.” These words describe the reality businesses face: embrace… The post Why CISOs Need an AI-Native Strategy appeared first…

The Digital Pandemic: Inside 2024’s Most Devastating Cyber Breaches

The cybersecurity landscape of 2024 has revealed an unprecedented surge in both the frequency and sophistication of data breaches, setting new records that demand immediate attention from security professionals and… The post The Digital Pandemic: Inside 2024’s Most Devastating Cyber…

Innovator Spotlight: ESET

Cybersecurity’s Enduring Guardians: ESET’s 35-Year Journey of Threat Intelligence The Berlin Wall crumbled, and from its digital shadows emerged a cybersecurity pioneer that would redefine threat protection for generations. ESET… The post Innovator Spotlight: ESET appeared first on Cyber Defense…

The Rise of Identity Risk Intelligence

For many years, cybersecurity professionals have relied on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) such as IP addresses, domain names, and file hashes to defend against a number of cyber threats. While… The post The Rise of Identity Risk Intelligence appeared first…

Publisher’s Spotlight: NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11

A Powerful, All-in-One Solution for Cyber-Resilient Backup and Recovery In an era where ransomware, cloud complexity, and regulatory pressures are reshaping data protection priorities, NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11 provides… The post Publisher’s Spotlight: NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11 appeared…

Ongoing Money Laundering Insights

Abstract Money laundering is a major financial crime that involves introducing illicitly obtained funds into legitimate financial systems to disguise their criminal origins. Beyond concealing criminal activity, laundered funds are… The post Ongoing Money Laundering Insights appeared first on Cyber…

The Impact of Quantum Decryption

Executive Summary Quantum computing’s rapid progress poses a significant threat, potentially rendering current encryption methods and nearly all encrypted data vulnerable. This includes sensitive data that has already been stolen… The post The Impact of Quantum Decryption appeared first on…

The Growing Threat of AI-powered Cyberattacks in 2025

Data breach costs are rising at breakneck speed. IBM reported that the global average security breach cost is $4.9 million, marking a 10% increase since 2024. And it won’t stop here… The post The Growing Threat of AI-powered Cyberattacks in 2025…

Securing the Connected Factory Floor

As manufacturers strive to keep pace with changing demands and quickly evolving technologies, many are embracing digitalization and increased connectivity between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments. The… The post Securing the Connected Factory Floor appeared first on…

On Constant Community Improvements

The theme of this year’s RSAC is “Many Voices. One Community.” While our field can rightly claim “many voices”, portraying it as a “community” is a bit of a stretch…. The post On Constant Community Improvements appeared first on Cyber…

How To Strengthen the Security of Your Symfony-Based Solution

Like all web-based solutions, applications built with Symfony are exposed to various cyber threats, and you should be ready to address them to make your website or app secure. After… The post How To Strengthen the Security of Your Symfony-Based…