Understanding the threats we face is crucial to protecting against them. Industry research and reports are invaluable to this understanding, providing insights to inform mitigation efforts. Few cybersecurity reports are as valuable or comprehensive as the annual ENISA Threat Landscape Report (ETL).

By James Rees, MD, Razorthorn Security In an era of interconnected services and external partnerships, two critical security challenges loom large: third party risk and insider threats. Recent events highlight these concerns – from the massive breach of Social Security numbers through a service provider to the CrowdStrike incident that grounded major airlines, causing hundreds of millions in damages.

A social engineering attack is a form of cybersecurity attack where attackers approach individuals and psychologically manipulate them into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. Unlike traditional hacking methods that exploit system vulnerabilities, social engineering preys on human psychology, using the likes of deceit, urgency or trust to bypass defenses.

Millions of organizations are actively deploying and leveraging generative AI (GenAI) applications in a bid to streamline productivity, reduce costs and improve efficiencies. A high percentage of enterprises are in the midst of trialing GenAI pilot programs, and by 2026, it is anticipated that more than 80% of enterprises will have deployed generative AI-enabled applications, according to Gartner.

As cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements continually evolve, organizations must take a proactive approach to protect their sensitive data. Protegrity’s data protection solution enables businesses to stay ahead of compliance requirements by offering continuous monitoring, encryption, and automated risk assessments, ensuring that security measures are always up-to-date and aligned with the latest regulatory standards.

Web applications are many organizations’ primary point of contact with their customers, but they’re also one of their greatest vulnerabilities. Most web applications contain at least one exploitable vulnerability, and the repercussions of a successful exploit can be devastating for an organization or its customers. In this article Web application security focuses on identifying, remediating, and defending web applications to reduce an organization’s vulnerability to attack.

Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are vital components in cybersecurity, representing digital clues or evidence that signal a potential security breach or malicious activity in a computer system or network. Think of them as the fingerprints left behind by cybercriminals during or after a cyber-attack. Examples of common IOCs are: Security teams use IOCs as red flags to identify and mitigate threats before they cause significant damage.

Each October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us of the ongoing battle to safeguard our data. It’s a time when individuals and organizations alike focus on the importance of cybersecurity, igniting conversations and actions to protect against the relentless surge of cyber threats. This annual event is a call to arms for IT professionals and security-conscious individuals to elevate their practices and fortify their defenses.

In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), especially when applied to networking and security, the accuracy and reliability of data are paramount. AI systems are only as good as the data they consume, and for network engineers, feeding these systems with up-to-date and precise information can make the difference between optimal performance and costly errors.