Zero Trust Security

Overview Zero Trust Security is a modern security framework that fundamentally shifts the traditional approach of perimeter-based defenses. In Zero Trust, no entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default. Instead, all users, devices, and applications must undergo continuous verification and validation before being granted access to Read more…

Riskiest Cybersecurity Social Engineering Tactics in 2024

In 2024, cybercriminals continue to refine social engineering tactics, exploiting human psychology to manipulate individuals into divulging sensitive information, granting access to systems, or performing actions detrimental to organizational security. The most perilous social engineering tactics focus on exploiting emerging technologies, global events, and the growing interconnectedness of personal and Read more…

AI-Driven Phishing Attacks

Overview Phishing attacks have long been a staple in the cybercriminal’s toolkit, but the landscape is rapidly evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). In 2024, AI-driven phishing attacks represent one of the most sophisticated and dangerous threats to organizations and individuals alike. These attacks leverage machine learning algorithms Read more…

The Importance of Penetration Testing, Including Application Penetration Testing

Introduction In an era of escalating cybersecurity threats, proactive defense measures are essential to protect an organization’s systems and data.  Penetration testing, or ethical hacking, plays a crucial role in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.  This briefing highlights the significance of penetration testing, with Read more…

File Sharing in the Cloud

In the not-too-distant past, our primary method for sharing files was to exchange a USB Drive, SD card, or email.  All these mediums have various limitations and vulnerabilities.  Specifically, malicious actors use these vehicles to transmit malevolent code and, in most cases, the media on which the data is stored Read more…

Risk Treatment

Now that risk is identified, how do we address it?  In information security, new risks surface daily.  These new risks are the result of the evolving threat landscape, implementation of new technologies, changes in regulatory requirements, and potential for human error. In principle, there are six methods (treatments) to address Read more…

Classification of Information Assets

If we would like to establish effective security controls to protect our information assets, we should first start by classifying those assets.  Like the controls in place to protect the information, the respective classification follows a process where we evaluate the degree of necessary confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Read more…

Vulnerability Scanning

What is vulnerability scanning? Vulnerability scanning is the process of examining external and internal attack surfaces to identify weaknesses that will be exploited by malicious actors who attempt to infiltrate an organization’s systems, data, network, infrastructure, web page, or application. What is meant by “weaknesses”? Given the complexities of information Read more…

Human Resources and Information Security

The HR team may not be the first group that comes to mind when the Information Security topic surfaces.  However, Human Resources plays a significant role in the protection of sensitive information in all stages of an employment life cycle. Typically, Human Resources’ activities related to Information Security are categorized Read more…