In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, creating an effective offensive security program is paramount for organizations seeking to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats. An offensive security program encompasses a suite of strategic components designed to test and strengthen an organization's defenses. An effective offensive security program includes various components, such as penetration testing, red/purple teaming, managed vulnerability scanning, and bug bounty programs, to name a few.

When former University of Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt retired in 2012, she had more wins than anyone in college basketball history. And yet, when asked about winning, the Vols legend is famously quoted as saying: “Winning is fun … Sure. But winning is not the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up is the point. Never being satisfied with what you’ve done is the point.”

In the realm of office dynamics and cybersecurity, sometimes the simplest strategies are the most effective. One such strategy that has gained popularity here amongst our ranks is the penalty of buying doughnuts for the office whenever someone forgets to lock their computer when stepping away. This sweet approach not only keeps cybersecurity at the forefront of everyone’s mind but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and accountability.

ADC vendor landscape is experiencing a significant change as a result of acquisitions and shifting portfolio priorities among the two largest ADC vendors. That is bringing about uncertainty with customers who have relied on these vendors for their mission-critical application infrastructures. Businesses are built on applications, and for digital-first businesses, they are critical for driving revenue and delivering a positive customer experience.

Imagine a scenario where an attacker, unnoticed, gains access to your cloud infrastructure, manipulating identities and permissions to steal sensitive data or disrupt operations. In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, managing and securing cloud identities has become more critical than ever. Identity-based threats are growing exponentially, and traditional security measures are no longer sufficient.

What and where is our most critical data or system(s)?

The 2020 EU Cybersecurity Strategy, published by the European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, aimed to establish safeguards against security risks arising from increased digital connectivity. As part of the strategy, the strategy included updates to Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2).