Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is the path of least resistance for gaining access to another Windows machine. It is built into the OS, it is free, and almost every admin and help desk technician already knows how to fire up mstsc.exe and type in a hostname-as simple as that. That convenience is exactly why RDP is everywhere inside corporate networks.

Organizations are investing large sums of money and resources in obtaining ISO 27001 certifications, SOC 2 attestations and performing yearly penetration tests, yet six months after the fact they hear about a breach involving one of their organizations in the media. This trend is so common, that many incident response professionals have used this as a recurring example when conducting post-breach analysis.

Audit trails and file tracking are essential for ensuring accountability and transparency in sensitive data exchanges. Regulatory demands make robust traceability especially crucial as expectations for breach investigation and third-party oversight grow. This article explores how effective monitoring can help organizations meet security challenges and maintain compliance.

As businesses increasingly focus on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, the data behind these efforts is becoming as important as financial information. This shift, along with using AI to analyse and report on sustainability metrics, has introduced new cybersecurity risks. Protecting this sensitive data isn't just an option anymore; it's a core part of corporate responsibility and managing risk. With AI involved, the potential for sophisticated data manipulation introduces AI as an emerging risk dimension that security teams need to deal with.