Although attacks on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rarely hit the headlines, they remain a serious threat. Unlike their corporate counterparts, many SMBs lack the tools, skills, and mitigation services they need to combat modern threats. Understanding that forewarned is forearmed, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently debuted a guide aimed at smaller companies that lack dedicated IT or support staff called “Using Online Services Safely”.

Navigating the information superhighway is like threading your car through traffic on a dangerous rush hour freeway. The journey is full of perils that can prevent you from getting where you need to go and turn the trip into a bumpy ride. In the same way we plan for wrecks and try to avoid hazards on the road, businesses can minimize the impact of an incident and cruise confidently through the chaos by thinking with a resilience-first mindset.

ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a widely used remote desktop product, has recently been found vulnerable to two critical security flaws, assigned CVE numbers CVE-2024-1709 and CVE-2024-1708. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, can lead to remote code execution, potentially compromising sensitive data and critical systems. What’s more alarming is that reports are indicating active exploitation of these vulnerabilities in the wild.

A data breach could ruin your business overnight. Imagine customer outrage as hackers leak the private details your company promised to protect. Are you prepared to deal with regulatory fines, lawsuits, costly investigations, disrupted operations, and destroyed trust while cybercriminals profit freely from stolen data? That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches.

Ensuring the security of web applications and APIs is more critical than ever. With threats becoming increasingly prevalent and sophisticated, organizations need to employ comprehensive security measures to protect their digital assets. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 stands at the forefront of these efforts, offering a structured approach to managing cybersecurity risks.

Cyber security investors, vendors and the press are abuzz with a new concept introduced by Palo Alto Networks (PANW) in their recent earnings announcement and guidance cut: Platformization. PANW rightly wants to address the “point solutions fatigue” experienced by enterprises due to the “point solution for point problem” mentality that has been prevalent in cyber security over the years.

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In today's digital landscape, web applications and APIs are constantly under threat from malicious actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities. A common and dangerous attack is a SQL injection. In this blog, we will explore SQL injection vulnerabilities and attacks, understand their severity levels, and provide practical steps to prevent them. By implementing these best practices, you can enhance the security of your web applications and APIs.