Phishing is a type of cybersecurity threat that targets users directly through email, text, or direct messages. During one of these scams, the attacker will pose as a trusted contact to steal data like logins, account numbers, and credit card information. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal uses email or other text-based messaging […]
What is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)? Role-based access control (RBAC) is a method for controlling what users are able to do within a company’s IT systems. RBAC accomplishes this by assigning one or more “roles” to each user, and giving each role different permissions. RBAC can be applied for a single software application or across […]
What is the MITRE ATT&CK Framework? The MITRE ATT&CK framework is a comprehensive knowledge base that empowers organizations and professionals to recognize, assess, and counteract cyber threats. It offers a structured approach to understanding the intricacies of cyberattacks. Origins and evolution of MITRE ATT&CK The MITRE ATT&CK framework was initiated in response to the critical […]
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) is a security discipline consisting of cyber threat intelligence, behavior analysis tools and structured processes that protect the identity infrastructure and accelerate the remediation of identity-centric attacks. ITDR supports Zero Trust and employs detection mechanisms to identify potential threats and examines any suspicious activity during and after the authentication […]
What Is The NIS2 Directive? Introduced in 2020, and recently coming into effect on January 16, 2023, the NIS2 Directive is a continuation and expansion of the previous EU cybersecurity directive, NIS. It was proposed by the European Commission to build upon and rectify the deficiencies of the original NIS directive. NIS2 aims to enhance […]
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a critical cybersecurity strategy designed to protect and manage privileged accounts within your organization. These accounts, often held by administrators or systems with elevated access, are gateways to sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Without proper safeguards, they become nice-looking targets for cybercriminals and internal threats. For example, a mismanaged privileged […]
At its core, social engineering is not a cyber attack. Instead, social engineering is all about the psychology of persuasion: It targets the mind like a con man. The aim is to gain the trust of targets, so they lower their guard, and then encourage them into taking unsafe actions such as divulging personal information […]
Understanding cyber crime and fraud Cyber crime and fraud present serious risks to individuals, organisations, and governments. As technology evolves, criminals continue to develop more sophisticated ways to exploit weaknesses and carry out illegal activities. This article explores what cyber crime and fraud involve, their impact, and the steps individuals and organisations can take to […]
What is data leakage?Data leakage refers to the accidental exposure of sensitive information to individuals who are not authorized to access it. For instance, improperly configured cloud storage can leave personally identifiable information (PII) or proprietary business data publicly accessible. Human error is one of the leading causes of data leakage, such as employees losing […]
Top Uses of Blockchain in Cybersecurity – And Will It Really Make the Internet More Secure? As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and data breaches become almost routine, organizations are rethinking how trust and security are built into the internet. Traditional cybersecurity models rely heavily on centralized control, firewalls, databases and authorities that, if compromised, can […]