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This type of cyberattack occurs each time a hacker intercepts and manipulates communications between two parties. So, once positioned as Man in the Middle, usually between a client and a server, the perpetrator will: Intercept data in transit. The attacker becomes a transit point for all data exchanged and can potentially intercept sensitive information, for […]
Regular IT security assessments identify and address any weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications, to protect the organization from potential cyber threats. Such assessments are essential for organizations of all sizes. Why Are Security Assessments So Important? Security assessments are crucial because they objectively evaluate the state of security of an organization identifying potential security […]
The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving, so modern threats like SMTP smuggling are a stark reminder of the importance of staying up to date on defending against such cyberattacks. But what is SMTP smuggling, how does it work? What is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol? Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a TCP/IP network protocol utilized to […]
Stress and burnout caused by difficult situations, such as the pressure to understand and choose from all different cybersecurity solutions: multi-factor authentication, managed detection and response, mobile device management, DNS filtering, etc., can impact not only the decision-making process, but also the cybersecurity posture of your organization. One of the reasons why managers get to […]
As information security threats are multiplying, security measures are multiplying too. Employees are regularly informed of more threats to watch out for and more security policies to follow, creating additional workflows and distractions for their already busy days. This is very likely to have an impact on their daily tasks. For instance, just a simple […]
A brute force attack is just another hacking method where an attacker tries many password combinations or encryption keys until the right one is discovered. Basically, this method relies on the perpetrator’s skills and tools used to crack a password through multiple attempts to eventually get access to a system, account, database, or network. Brute […]
This type of cyberattack occurs when the perpetrator gains illegitimate access to your organization’s digital infrastructure just by utilizing a third-party system (provider or partner) that is already connected to your infrastructure. Basically, because the third party has been granted the rights to use and modify areas of your network, your applications, or sensitive data, […]
In our last blog post we defined security risk assessment, we mentioned who should run a cyber risk assessment and why is necessary to perform such assessments at least once a year. The next step in our analysis includes relevant details of the risk assessment process. The Extent of The Security Risk Assessment The first […]
All your business processes, technologies, and business operations involve inherent security risks, and your organization is the only one responsible to make sure those risks are both acknowledged and addressed. Regardless of the size of your organization, the need for a technology security risk assessment is obvious because the threat is imminent. Many organizations do […]
It’s critical for IT security teams to stay vigilant not only when it comes to major security issues, but also to minor challenges and always following security best practices. Putting yourself in the shoes of a hacker is beneficial. Sometimes you have to poke holes to point out flaws. Get together with your team and […]
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