You can strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity defenses by investing in comprehensive employee training programs and conducting regular phishing simulations. Employee training should encompass threat awareness, safe email practices and the ability to recognize and thwart common social engineering tactics. Simulated phishing exercises gauge your team’s readiness and response to phishing attempts, allowing you to tailor […]

For businesses, look to elevate the security of your web applications by deploying a web application firewall (WAF). This defense layer inspects all incoming HTTP/HTTPS requests and responses, meticulously filtering out malicious traffic including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS) and various application-layer attacks. By adopting a WAF, you fortify your web services against a spectrum […]

Intrusion detection systems (IDS) scrutinize network traffic and identify deviations from baseline behavior to facilitate real-time monitoring of your network. They also work to point out unauthorized access attempts and potential security breaches more generally. Whether host-based, network-based or cloud-based, IDS options provide comprehensive coverage. When anomalies are detected, your IDS generates alerts, allowing you […]

The cloud — due to being a centralized repository of sensitive information — is a common target for cybercriminals. By conducting regular audits of cloud permissions, you best safeguard yourself and your data from potential breaches. When assigning permissions, consider the principle of the least privilege, granting users and systems only the minimum access they need […]

In the instance of your sensitive information becoming breached, a well-structured disaster recovery plan is necessary to mitigate potential damages. While the plan will differ depending on the nature of the breach, you generally want to consider a risk assessment, backup restoration and legal and compliance matters. The specific plan will vary depending on the […]

Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats, with the number of phishing-related daily emails reaching millions. Speaking to business owners and managers, consider implementing routine phishing awareness training for employees, focusing on simulated phishing exercises to let employees know how to recognize and report phishing attempts. Given that employees are common targets for […]