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Into the future: what might cybersecurity look like in 2023?

As we enter into 2023, cybersecurity must be at the forefront of our minds. With hackers becoming increasingly sophisticated in their techniques and the number of endpoints growing exponentially due to the explosion in the number of connected devices, it is critical that over the next 12 months we consolidate our efforts to stay one step ahead of the threats.

How can Cyber Security Playbooks and Runbooks Benefit Your Security Program?

You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that, today, infosec and cybersecurity are challenging and fast-paced endeavors. In the last five years alone, we’ve seen a myriad of industry altering developments — from an ever expanding universe of privacy compliance legislation and the permanent entrenchment of hybrid and remote work, to growth in the size and scope of data breaches — the world of security has proven ever complex and ever-shifting.

What Are CIS Benchmarks (Guide For 2023)

There are numerous CIS benchmarks which provide system administrators and other IT technicians with configuration baselines and best practices across the various levels of different CIS criteria to allow them to secure the configuration of any systems and devices they use within an organisation. Here we will provide you with a detailed overview of what CIS benchmarks and controls should mean to you, along with useful references for further reading where needed, as part of this guide.

Cybersecurity challenges facing SMBs and steps to protect them

Businesses come in many different sizes, yet, they all share one similarity; the growing need for cybersecurity in today’s ever-changing technology landscape. While large companies with robust security infrastructure and experience may ward off many aspiring cybercriminals, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) prove to be ideal targets.

What are CIS Benchmarks and how to use them?

A list of 18 procedures (reduced from 20), or “controls,” recommended by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), must be followed to build an IT infrastructure resistant to cyberattacks. The CIS 4th Control advises to establish and maintain a secure configuration process for enterprise assets (end-user devices, including portable and mobile; non-computing/IoT devices; and servers) and software (operating systems and applications) (4.1).

Why Small Businesses Need a Password Manager

Small business owners often have to wear many hats to keep their businesses up and running. As these businesses move forward and grow in size, not only do the responsibilities build up, but so does the risk of cybercrime. For small businesses, a password manager is essential as it guarantees secure password sharing, simplifies onboarding and offboarding employees and more.

Understanding the U.S. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

With over 90 thousand different state and local governments across the U.S., creating a unified approach to cybersecurity and defending all of these counties, cities, territories, states, and commonwealths is not only in each of their interests, but the national interest as well.

What were the biggest cyberattacks in 2022?

Cyberattacks consistently hit the headlines throughout the year, and they aren’t expected to slow down any time soon. While the intensity and impact change from one attack to the other, there are always a few that rank the highest in terms of size. We looked at the five biggest cyberattacks of 2022 and how they influenced users around the globe.

FinTech & Banking: A Comprehensive Guide to Client Onboarding

The customer experience at the world’s biggest banks and fintech firms is undergoing a significant change. Because of technological advancements, account users may now not only transfer money online but also log in using Identity Verification using face match technology and do a variety of operations using simply their smartphone and its front camera. Technology in this area has made things faster, easier, and safer during the last decade.

Secure serverless applications with Datadog ASM

The popularity of serverless architectures continues to grow as organizations seek ease of scalability and to eliminate the need to provision and manage infrastructure. In fact, in our most recent State of Serverless report, we found that more than half of our customers have adopted serverless technologies offered by Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS.