Network security has become paramount in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring maximum efficiency in organizations today. As port scanning attacks increase, it’s important to stay vigilant to protect your enterprise systems from such threats. One essential tool that every network admin should have is the advanced network port scanner, which can help to identify and assess network port and switch port vulnerabilities.

An effective insider threat program is a core part of any modern cybersecurity strategy. Having controls in place to detect, deter, and respond to insider attacks is necessary for your organization to protect its sensitive data. It’s also required by many IT regulations, standards, and laws: NISPOM, NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others. In this article, we’ll shed light on the main insider threat program requirements and share the best tips on how to build an insider risk program.

Cybersecurity compliance is complicated. As the cybersecurity industry changes, so do compliance requirements and, depending on your organization’s operations, compliance could mean adhering to multiple frameworks and reporting to multiple governing bodies. In fact, 67% of organizations surveyed by Arctic Wolf follow between one to three sets of guidelines.

Security ratings are a standard in cybersecurity. Many organizations rely on them to manage their security programs and they create ROI for the organization. Despite the potential benefits, it can be challenging for organizations who are evaluating different security ratings options to determine the value they will get from them. When making investment decisions, it’s essential to know where the investment will take you and quantify that benefit.

In today's digital economy, every industry faces the challenge of doing more with less. Cybersecurity, a critical pillar of modern business operations, is no exception. Organizations are confronted with the need to secure their digital ecosystems while navigating budget constraints. As their supply chains expand, so do the risks—and the costs.

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) can be valuable for an organization and penetration testing engagements in several ways. Today, let me highlight two areas: Leaked Credentials and Files. As part of any security engagement, it is ideal, if not essential, that we look up our target’s leaked credentials and files, as many clients do not have a high level of visibility or awareness in this area.

In today’s threat landscape, it is essential for companies to have a good cybersecurity strategy that is supported by cyber liability insurance. The global average cost of a data breach now reaches $4.45 million, according to IBM data. However, a 2022 survey highlights that only 19% of companies state that their insurance covers more than six hundred thousand dollars.