Sunburst/Solorigate Aftermath: 4 Lessons Learned from the SolarWinds Breach

Organizations everywhere are only just beginning to come to terms with the Sunburst/Solorigate compromise. Even at this stage, it’s clear the backdoor into SolarWinds’ Orion network monitoring and management platform represents one of the most substantial cyber security breaches in recent memory. SolarWinds’ client list reads like a who’s who of the public and private […]
2 Ways Attackers Have Tweaked Ransomware to Make it Even More Effective

The ransomware playbook used to be fairly straightforward. Attackers would gain access to an organization’s data, lock it down, make their demands, and then wait to see if the bitcoin would roll in. And roll in it did. Ransomware has become a multi-billion dollar industry, one with an alarmingly low barrier to entry thanks to […]
Ransomware Attacks Spike Against Healthcare Facilities: How to Keep Yours Safe

Already bracing for a potentially long winter due to spiking COVID-19 cases, those in the healthcare industry could soon be forced to fight a battle on a different front. Last month, a trio of government agencies warned of “an increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.” This comes as multiple institutions […]
End of Support Looms for Adobe Flash: Is Your IT Environment Ready?

December 31, 2020 won’t just mark the end of what has been a trying year (to put it mildly), it’s also the day support will run out for a utility that was once a cornerstone of the internet. On that date, Adobe Flash will stop receiving updates and security patches. It’s an event that has […]
SASE: What Is It and What Can It Do For You?

All Posts Coined by Gartner in the summer of 2019, SASE – short for Secure Access Service Edge and pronounced “sassy” – has become one of IT’s favorite buzzwords. Sure, it’s fun to say, but the appeal of SASE is far greater. SASE technology has real potential as a solution to a set of pain points that have been exacerbated since the term’s early days, […]
Managed Cyber Security or In-House: Which is Right for You?

Who wouldn’t love a cyber security silver bullet? Something guaranteed to stop attackers in their tracks. Unfortunately, the reality on the ground is far more complex. What works for one organization may not work for another. This is true not only of the solutions needed to build out a cyber security posture, but of the […]
Why Your Company Can’t Afford to Overlook a Web App Vulnerability Scanner

Vulnerability scanning is something all organizations should be looking into, if they’re not doing it already. Scanning inside and outside the network can help you identify misconfigurations, cyber security gaps or potentially even regulatory shortcomings. The key is to make these scans a habit. After all, just because you’re secure today doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll […]
Rightsizing Your VPN Without Sacrificing Remote Worker Security

Remember back in March, when workplace doors were closed and employees were sent home for a brief shutdown? Some five months later, it’s safe to say the shutdown has been anything but brief. While some organizations have made the move to reopen on a provisional basis, many others have kept their buildings shuttered. There are […]
How to Address Security Compliance Shortfalls Using the CIS Top 20 (Part 3: Organizational Controls)

Cyber security, and by extension security compliance, isn’t just about having the right tools. Nor is it only the concern of dedicated security teams or IT in general. True security and compliance are organization-wide efforts and they tie together proven tools with sound processes and an engaged, vigilant user base. Without all of these different […]
Planning to Roll Out a SIEM? Do These 3 Things First

So, you’ve decided to invest in a SIEM. Maybe you’ve even chosen the one that seems to be the best fit for your organization’s needs. Soon, your security team will be awash in data, with real time insights coming in to one central hub from across your environment. Hackers and any other malicious actors will […]