It only takes seconds for a normal workday to turn disastrous. No matter what industry you’re in, handling your IT obligations is crucial. A single data breach costs an average of $4.5 million to overcome. Many people choose to outsource these responsibilities, but not everyone knows how to find the right provider. This is especially true when looking for an MSSP vs MSP. Knowing the difference can help you make the best decision for your IT operations and overall business security.

If you thought PCI DSS 4.0.1 was just a minor tweak to the old requirements, think again. 2025 is here, and it’s clear that many SAQ A-EP merchants are still missing critical steps needed to stay compliant. In fact, we noticed that over 90% of SAQ A-EP merchants aren’t aware that they need to implement new technical measures to address Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1.

If you’re here, you know the basic DevSecOps practices like incorporating proper encryption techniques and embracing the principle of least privilege for access control. You may be entering the realm of advanced DevSecOps maturity, where you function as a highly efficient, collaborative team, with developers embracing secure coding and automated security testing best practices.

The software development life cycle (SDLC) process continues to present significant security risks to organizations and their customers. By proactively integrating security at the heart of application development, DevSecOps transforms how businesses identify and manage potential vulnerabilities when developing software.

In a world where dozens of CVEs are released every day, there are vulnerabilities, and there are vulnerabilities. The latest Microsoft Windows LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) vulnerabilities, which were coined not once but twice (“LDAPBleed” and “LDAPNightmare”), clearly belong to the shortlist of new and dangerous CVEs.

So many times, we look beyond the mark. With our feeds constantly inundated with headline-grabbing news about AI-generated threats, nation states upping their cybercrime game, and sophisticated new forms of malware, we can be tempted to think that the bulk of cyberwarfare is going on "up there" somewhere. In reality, most breaches still originate from unforced errors, and threat actors are just like anybody else – they don't like working harder than they need to.

The final step to achieving ISO 27001 certification is passing a final audit of your ISMS. During this process, you will work with an external, third-party auditor to perform a thorough audit of your systems, to evaluate compliance with the guidelines in ISO 27001. The question is, what will that auditor be doing? Do you hand them paperwork and the keys to the building and let them do their thing, or are they more interactive? What can you expect when working with your auditor?

Ask Our Experts The holiday season is nearly upon us, and 2024 is rapidly drawing to a close. It’s been a very busy year for the CloudCasa team, but we’re pleased to be able to roll out one more feature update before 2025. The whole CloudCasa team would like to wish all of you Happy Holidays and a happy, healthy, and productive new year!

There was an average major security breach in 95% of organizations in 2023, at an average price of $4.45 million. In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, complete visibility of the network is required for businesses. As enterprises increase their digital footprints, monitoring and securing complex network infrastructures become more and more important. With the emergence of sophisticated hackers and regular ransom attacks, organizations must implement the strongest network security solutions.