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March 2024

The Top 10 Manufacturing Industry Cyber Attacks

It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has found themselves in the crosshairs of threat actors in recent years. With a low tolerance for downtime, international operational footprints, and servers full of valuable information, these organizations represent riches for ransomware gangs and individual hackers alike.

Tips and Best Practices to Secure Active Directory: Audit and Privileged Access Management

Active Directory (AD) is a useful service that helps organizations manage identities and control access to network resources, thus improving corporate cybersecurity. However, when poorly managed, AD can be exploited in a way that could harm an organization’s sensitive assets and operational resilience. In this article, we briefly define what Active Directory is, list its main services, and discuss possible threats.

Ensure LAPS AdmPwd GPO Extension / CSE is installed

The Windows Local Administrator Password Solution ( Windows LAPS) is a built-in Windows feature designed to seamlessly handle and safeguard the password for a local administrator account on devices joined to either Microsoft Enterprise or Windows Server Active Directory domains. Additionally, Windows LAPS can be utilized to automatically manage and secure the Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) account password on Windows Server Active Directory domain controllers.

When Culture Matters: Xalient Named Finalist in Three Categories by Inspiring Workplaces - USA, Europe and United Kingdom and Ireland

Xalient is a finalist and will be ranked among the Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces in North America, Top 25 Inspiring Workplaces in Europe and the Top 50 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Last year Xalient announced it had been included in the first ever Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list composed of organisations across North America, EMEA, and Australasia. Xalient was also voted among the Top Inspiring Workplaces in EMEA in 2023 and 2021.
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Network Security Gets Sassy: The Benefits of Unified SASE for the Modern Business

Modern businesses looking to thrive in today's digital era are increasingly seeking technologies that enable faster and more secure connectivity across their global organization. Not only to successfully deliver digital transformation initiatives but also operational efficiencies and cost savings and to support knowledge workers who are either hybrid or fully remote working. As a result, this is driving demand for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.

The Importance of Genetic Genealogy in Criminal Investigation

Imagine a world where cold cases and unsolved mysteries find closure, not years later, but within a relatively short span, thanks to the marvels of modern science and ancestral sleuthing. This is not a plot lifted from a sci-fi novel but the real-world impact of genetic genealogy in criminal investigations. This innovative field seamlessly blends the study of ancestry through DNA with the meticulous art of genealogical research.

Future-Proofing Your Network: The Latest Trends in Wireless Gear

Your home Wi-Fi network is the backbone of your digital life. It connects you to everything from streaming services and social media to smart home devices and video calls. But with the ever-growing number of devices competing for bandwidth, and new technologies constantly emerging, how can you ensure your network is up to the challenge? In this blog post, we'll explore the latest trends in wireless gear. They can help you future-proof your network, keeping you connected and frustration-free for years to come.

The role of DDI solutions in optimizing educational network infrastructures

In an age where education extends beyond the four walls of classrooms and spills into the digital landscape, the security of educational institutions’ networks is not just a concern; it is a critical priority. The diverse user groups, ranging from young learners in K-12 to those in academia, all interact within the same digital infrastructure, making it a vibrant yet vulnerable ecosystem.

"Know your attack surface, and start to use intelligence to understand what threats are most relevant to your business"

When it comes to cybersecurity and online protection, many regional ISP and telco providers are very late to the party to defend against malicious actors, like in the case of Russian APT groups. The COVID-19 crisis outlined the importance of the internet and computers. However, it also emphasized the importance of online security. One report showed that over 7.9 billion records had been exposed by data breaches from January to September of 2019.

Why Kubernetes Native Backup Might Not Be Enough

Chances are, if you’re involved in software development, you’ve worked with Kubernetes or at least discussed it. Widespread adoption is not surprising since it’s caused by its ability to offer organizations flexibility in application deployment, scaling, and management. However, the inherent complexities of Kubernetes environments also give rise to unique data protection challenges.