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Avoiding Catastrophic IT Outages: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
The recent global IT outage caused by a botched software update from CrowdStrike serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected world. As a competitor in the cybersecurity industry, it's crucial to analyze this incident and implement...
Lessons from a Major Cyber Espionage Breach by Chinese Hackers
Last month, a significant cyber espionage incident involving Chinese state-sponsored hackers came to light. This incident highlights severe vulnerabilities within a major enterprise's security infrastructure. All breaches are scary. What makes this one especially...
15 Reasons Risk-Based Vulnerability Management is a Game-Changer for Cyber Security
Managing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, especially with the increasing number of vulnerabilities and sophisticated threats. Traditional methods that treat all vulnerabilities the same just don't cut it anymore. That's where risk-based...
Best Practices for an Effective Cyber Security Risk Assessment
As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies, the need for robust cyber security measures has never been more pressing. Understanding and mitigating cyber risks through thorough risk assessments is critical to safeguarding your operations and data. We...
Navigating Compliance Challenges: Your Contingency Plan Roadmap for PCI-DSS and HIPAA
As Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) serving small retail and hospitality businesses, navigating compliance requirements like PCI-DSS and HIPAA can be a complex yet essential aspect of your operations. These regulations are designed to protect sensitive...
The Top 3 Cyber Risks Credit Union CISOs Are Most Concerned About in 2024
As technology becomes increasingly central to how credit unions operate and serve their members, the shadow of cyber risks looms larger, threatening to undermine security measures, diminish trust, and interrupt services. These risks have become a top priority for...
Supply Chain Compromises: CVE-2024-3094 Hits XZ Utils Data Compression Library
Supply chain compromises have become a prevalent threat, affecting both individuals and organizations alike. The recent revelation of a supply chain compromise affecting the XZ Utils data compression library, under CVE-2024-3094, serves as a stark reminder of the...
Navigating the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: A Guide for Mid-Sized MSSPs
Cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Mid-sized Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) play a crucial role in safeguarding their clients' digital assets and ensuring robust protection against cyber threats. One essential aspect of this role...
Empowering Your Team Against Social Engineering: Understanding and Recognizing Attacks Pt. 3
In the previous parts of this series, we explored the nature of social engineering attacks and the role of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) in providing tailored training programs to combat these threats. Now, we turn our attention to measuring the...
Empowering Your Team Against Social Engineering: Understanding and Recognizing Attacks Pt. 2
Building upon our understanding of social engineering examples from Part 1, we now delve into the pivotal role Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) play in fortifying businesses against these threats. While awareness of social engineering tactics is crucial,...
