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…
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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…
Retail Budgets at Risk: Price-Scraping and Fraudulent Bot Attacks Are on The Rise
Competition in the eCommerce industry is becoming increasingly rivalled. As consumers turn to online stores, more and more retailers are making the jump themselves and pivoting towards digital. Joining such… The post Retail Budgets at Risk: Price-Scraping and Fraudulent Bot…
Effortless Cloud Security: A Beginner’s Checklist for a Safer Cloud Environment
In the past few years, the world has embraced a new era of AI, introducing an array of security tools that leverage advanced technologies to automate deployments, conduct real-time scanning,… The post Effortless Cloud Security: A Beginner’s Checklist for a…
Preventing Costly Data Breaches Requires a Robust Physical and Digital Security Posture
Independent market research firm Vanson Bourne recently conducted a study querying 1,000 senior IT decision-makers across the US and EMEA regarding their organizations’ security policies for reducing and preventing data… The post Preventing Costly Data Breaches Requires a Robust Physical…
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…
There Are Plenty of Phish in The Sea: Here’s How to Avoid Them
When was the last time you revisited your organization’s email security practices? Is your current software up to the task of defending your data against newer and more sophisticated cyber… The post There Are Plenty of Phish in The Sea:…
Cybersecurity’s Blind Spot: Why Human Behavior is Every CISO’s Business
When a major breach makes headlines, the impact ripples far beyond the individuals whose data has been compromised. It shakes consumer trust, triggers urgent internal questions from staff, and lands… The post Cybersecurity’s Blind Spot: Why Human Behavior is Every…
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…
From Firefighting to Future-Proof: How AI is Revolutionizing Incident Management
Did you know the average cost of IT downtime is over $5,000 per minute? Despite this staggering figure, many organizations still rely on humans to sift through alerts at 3… The post From Firefighting to Future-Proof: How AI is Revolutionizing…
The Ahold Delhaize USA Breach: How a Single Click Can Cost Millions
By Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine Introduction In late 2024, cybercriminals breached Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC, exposing the personal data of millions of current and former… The post The Ahold Delhaize USA Breach: How a Single…
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…
The Road Trip of Threat Modeling: A Journey to Efficiency, Effectiveness, And Value
Imagine being on a road trip without GPS—just a vague set of directions scribbled on a napkin and the occasional mile marker to reassure that the vehicle is not completely… The post The Road Trip of Threat Modeling: A Journey…
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…