Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Blog

What is cyber resilience and how can my organization become cyber resilient?

There are a lot of fancy buzzwords in cybersecurity. One of this year’s most popular terms is Cyber Resilience but it is far from just a buzzword! In fact, The World Economic Forum agrees stating “Cyber resilience is more than just a buzzword in the security industry; it is an essential approach to safeguarding digital assets in an era where cyber threats are not a matter of IF but WHEN.”

Review of the Polyfill Supply Chain Attack - Lessons & Mitigation

In June 2024, the digital world was rocked by a significant supply chain attack involving Polyfill.io, a JavaScript library that had been a staple in web development for over a decade. Originally designed to ensure compatibility between older browsers and modern web APIs, Polyfill.io became a silent vulnerability when a Chinese company named “Fun Null” acquired the domain in February 2024.

Tackling the Unique Cybersecurity Challenges of Online Learning Platforms

Online learning has expanded access to education across all levels. However, as beneficial as these platforms can be, they pose unique cybersecurity risks. Securing e-learning platforms will become increasingly crucial as more school systems embrace this technology.

Password Length vs Complexity: Which Is More Important?

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), complex passwords that contain a variety of characters are strong, but the longer a password is, regardless of the types of characters, the more secure it is. Password length is generally more important than complexity because longer passwords are typically harder for cybercriminals to crack. That being said, you should also prioritize making your passwords complex for added security.

Five Reasons Small Businesses Need a Password Manager

Your small business should rely on a password manager to ensure your employees use strong passwords, to simplify onboarding and offboarding processes, securely share files, avoid potentially losing money from a cyber attack and improve employee productivity. A business password manager allows you and your employees to store and protect all passwords, with each employee having their own digital vault.

Apple Halts Spyware Lawsuit to Protect Sensitive Security Operations

In a surprising move, Apple has filed a motion to drop its high-profile lawsuit against NSO Group, the Israeli developer of Pegasus spyware. The lawsuit, originally filed in November 2021, aimed to curb NSO Group’s alleged misuse of its Pegasus spyware on Apple devices. However, citing security concerns related to its own cyber defense capabilities, Apple has chosen to withdraw from the legal battle.

Want to avoid a data breach? Employ secrets detection

As a software developer, ensuring the security of your applications is paramount. A crucial part of this task involves managing secrets and employing a secrets detection tool. In this context, secrets refer to sensitive data such as API keys, database credentials, encryption keys, and other confidential information. Their unauthorized access or exposure can lead to catastrophic consequences, including data breaches and severe business losses.

Transforming IT Security with Microsoft Defender Suite

IT teams are the unsung heroes of today’s fast-paced digital world, tirelessly toiling behind the scenes to keep data safe and systems running smoothly. One tool that’s presented a major shift for many IT departments is the Microsoft Defender Suite. Let’s explore how this powerful suite of tools is transforming IT security and making life easier for IT professionals.

Navigating Git History

In today’s software development, Git usually stands as a “go-to” for DevOps projects. It allows teams of developers to collaborate and contribute on non-linear projects, go back to any point in time and undo, as well as, redo changes whenever they need. In this article, we will go over important commands to help you navigate your commit history.