Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

September 2024

Disable HTTP Trace Method in IIS - no one likes a parrot

The primary function of the HTTP trace method (aka trace or track verbs) is as a diagnostic tool used in web servers. It works by echoing back the received request so that the client can see what changes or additions have been made by intermediate servers. Essentially, when a client sends a TRACE request to a server, the server responds by sending back the exact request it received, including all the headers.

4 Ways Ethical Hacking Services Helped Businesses Prevent Cyber Attacks

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. For businesses of all sizes, the threat of a cyber attack is growing more and more concerning. Through the use of ethical hacking techniques, companies can identify vulnerabilities in their systems. They can also address them before malicious hackers exploit them. In this post, we will explore the ways ethical hacking services have become a valuable asset in the fight against cyber attacks.

How DevOps Automation Enhances Cloud Security

When applied to cloud security, DevOps automation is able to speed up delivery while cutting down on errors. This blend results in faster deployments with a lower likelihood of vulnerabilities sneaking through. Here's a closer exploration of how this plays out, and why you should be making the most of tools in this category as part of your own operations.

A Comprehensive Guide to Post-Breach Services

As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, leveraging its scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, they also face the rising threat of cyberattacks. Despite advanced preventive measures, breaches happen. When they do, knowing how to respond is critical to minimising damage, ensuring compliance, and maintaining customer trust. This guide delves into the essential post-breach services businesses need to implement to recover and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Storage and Network Bandwidth Optimization

Backups can pose a unique challenge when employees work from home. First of all, if you were using an on-premise backup solution that relied on an on-premise backup server attached to secondary storage - that arrangement is unlikely to work well now that your users are at home and unable to reach the backup server. A majority of businesses are opting to use a SaaS-based backup solution that user endpoints can connect, no matter where.

Closing the Gap in Ransomware Defense: Protecting Critical Business Data

Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant threat to organizations of various sizes and sectors, spanning regions worldwide, with the potential to cause severe financial and reputational harm. In the event of a ransomware attack, enterprises could lose control over valuable data assets, which can result in severe disruption of business operations. Usually, attackers target crucial data or information,

Turn up the BaaS - Parablu

Most people would have you believe that the world has gone completely the SaaS way. Email, file services, CRMs, you name it - are all served up from the cloud today. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to think of solutions that have not been SaaS-ified. Backup solutions are no exception - there is now a wide range of SaaS backup solutions to choose from - which provide services from the cloud to backup your endpoints, servers, your SaaS workloads etc.

How to Backup & Recover Azure VMs (Azure Snapshot Backup with backup copy to another location)

BDRSuite offers a robust solution for Azure VM backups, utilizing Azure snapshots with the added security of creating backup copies to a secondary location for enhanced data protection. Steps covered in this demo: Start your free 30-day trial today to experience BDRSuite’s full-featured Azure VM backup solution. For any questions or support, reach out to our team at bdr-support@vembu.com. Need Help? If you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact BDR Support team at bdr-support@vembu.com.

Top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations and how to avoid them

Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle, was named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. It states that 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. Though only a theory, the 80/20 rule has been empirically observed in numerous facets of business.

Understanding IoT Networks: A Beginner's Guide

An IoT network links smart devices and sensors to communicate and share data, automating tasks without human involvement. These networks create interconnected ecosystems vital for various industries. This article explores what IoT networks are, how they work, their benefits, challenges, and future trends, highlighting how IoT technologies are advancing in various fields such as military and environmental applications.