As cyberattacks on endpoints are on the rise, entrepreneurs and IT professionals need to have a very clear picture of what endpoints are, what are the risks they involve and how to choose the best endpoint security solutions for the company they repres…
Read More Endpoint Security Solutions 101: What Should a Good EDR Software ContainApril’s Patch Tuesday brings us several, security-related, Microsoft Office updates and some small changes in UX and accessibility. In addition, Microsoft has also announced the much-needed retirement of the “legacy”, non-Chromium-based Edge Browser. T…
Read More Patch Tuesday, April 2021 – Microsoft Removes Legacy, Non-Chromium-based Edge Browser; Pushes several MS Office UpdatesDesigning a functional asset management architecture can be a daunting endeavor if one takes into account all the tasks, sub-tasks, and micro-tasks an IT engineer must perform to set up this intricate contraption. Some time ago, I’ve done a write-up on…
Read More Asset Management System Frequently Asked Questions and MoreAPT stands for Advanced Persistent Threat. Behind an APT attack there usually are some highly skilled hackers that have very specific targets and a “low-and-slow” approach when it comes to directing and executing their misdemeanours. Read on to find mo…
Read More APT Attack: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Company SafeWhat is Privilege Identity Management? How does it differ from Privileged Access Management and Identity Access Management? What benefits does Privilege Identity Management bring and what risks do companies face if they don’t implement such a solution?…
Read More Casting Some Light upon the Concept of Privilege Identity ManagementIT asset management solutions can simplify the work of IT staff and increase the productivity and cybersecurity of any company. In today’s article, we’ll find out exactly what these solutions are and what criteria you should have in mind when choosing …
Read More How Do IT Asset Management Solutions Work and How to Choose OneEvery week, the cybersecurity news websites are full of ransomware attacks stories – large and small companies become victims of malicious actors who want easy money on the behalf of those who will lose data, money and time in return. But that is…
Read More Ransomware Prevention Guide: What You Need to KnowThe concept of privileged access is indispensable in the hierarchy of the modern workplace, as it dictates the visibility of data within a company. Nevertheless, it comes with its challenges and perils, which is why being informed on the topic is essen…
Read More The Basics of Privileged Access: What It Is and How to Manage ItFor me to further detail the principles of email fraud protection it is necessary to define what exactly email fraud attacks are. To provide you with the simplest and clearest answer, they are highly-motivated, low-level attacks used to impersonate peo…
Read More What Is Email Fraud Protection (EFP)?In a previous article, I have broached the topic of Software Asset Management and how it consociates with IT Asset Management. Taking into account that we already have laid down a solid wireframe, whereupon the IT administrator can start building upon,…
Read More The Security Checklist for Designing Asset Management System ArchitecturesSince email invention, the communication of many companies has relied on it. In time, business email security became vulnerable to a variety of issues that you need to be aware of and prevent. We’ll discuss them in detail below. Business Email S…
Read More Business Email Security Contributes to Business Stability – Find Out WhySince the beginning of time, security analysts have been profoundly concerned with Windows security. A myriad of techniques have been published over the years that aim to weaken or circumvent its security in a variety of ways. In relation to credential…
Read More What is Mimikatz?Data encryption software has become a necessity in today’s threat-laden digital landscape. After all, the best way to ensure that cybercriminals can’t access your information is to make it impossible for them to read. Whether it’s the one you store on …
Read More 4 Examples of Data Encryption Software to Consider for Your EnterpriseNowadays, our email addresses play a vital role when it comes to efficient email fraud prevention and detection. Email addresses are frequently used for a variety of online activities – from opening a bank account to creating a social media profi…
Read More What Is Email Fraud Prevention?Copenhagen, March 11, 2021 – According to Heimdal™ ‘s internal data, 85% of organizations have already applied the readily available patches that address the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, through the use of automated vulnerability man…
Read More Heimdal™ Releases Vulnerability Data on the Microsoft Exchange PatchYou know the saying If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is? The same could go with If it’s too pressing to be true, it probably is when it comes to emails that you might receive “from” your “CEO” or other “superiors”, so today’s topic is rela…
Read More CEO Fraud Emails – Not Every Money Transfer Request You Receive is LegitThe term zero day refers to a computer software vulnerability that is unknown to both the organizations using said software as well as the third-party vendors that develop it. Without proper mitigation, hackers can exploit this flaw in the security of …
Read More Zero Day Attack 101: What It Is and How to Deal with ItOn the 2ndof March, Microsoft rolled out several out-of-band patches for minor and medium Windows vulnerabilities and exposures. Of particular interest are the mitigations for CVE-2021-27065, CVE-2021-26858, CVE-2021-26857, and CVE-2021-26855, discover…
Read More Patch Tuesday, March 2021: Microsoft Releases Several Out-of-Band Patches for Windows Exposures, Including Four Documented Zero-Day Server Exchange VulnerabilitiesCommunication is indispensable to the proper functioning of a company. In today’s corporate landscape, digital messaging between employees, C-level execs, and the likes has become an essential component of the average workday. For this reason, achievin…
Read More Email Protection 101: What You Need to Know About Secure CommunicationSome time ago, I’ve written an article on how to choose the best Data Loss Prevention solution for your business. Evidently, I hadn’t had the chance of going into too many technical details; all the more reason to revisit a topic that has sparked more …
Read More A Technical Approach to Data Loss Prevention (DLP)As remote or hybrid work become the new normal after the Covid-19 pandemic, defending the endpoints gains more and more importance in the context of a good cybersecurity strategy. Read along to find out how endpoint detection can help you fight cybercr…
Read More What is Endpoint Detection? Definition, M.O., Key Functionalities and BenefitsIn this guide, I will walk you through the main threats and cybercrime trends the financial sector needs to be aware of. With cybercrime rapidly evolving, so must the defense strategies set up by companies in any type of field, but especially by those …
Read More Banking and Insurance Cybersecurity in 2021: Threats and ConsiderationsA. What Is the Locky Ransomware? Locky Ransomware is a piece of malware that encrypts important files on your computer, rendering them inaccessible and unusable. It holds them ‘hostage’, and in the meanwhile, demanding a ransom payment, in …
Read More Locky Ransomware 101: Everything You Need to KnowWhether we are technology geeks or not, probably most of us have at least one email address that we use regularly. What some of us may not know yet is that many dangers can come from email compromise – especially if we’re talking about business e…
Read More The Hidden Dangers in Your Company’s Email: What Is Email CompromiseWhenever I think about SAM and software assets, I remember my very first CND lesson – forget about scharfes-ing the word “asset” because it has nothing in common with what you’re up against in IT management. Instead, replace “s” with the dollar sign (“…
Read More Software Asset Management (SAM) Revisited – ITAM vs SAM and the Real Cost of High-Velocity UpscalingYou know how the old saying goes. Modern problems require modern solutions. As cyber attackers become shrewder in taking advance of the available technology, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions increases. Here is where XDR comes in. But what is…
Read More What is XDR? Considering Its Features, Benefits, and BeyondThe notion of endpoint detection and response has been widely discussed in the cybersecurity industry for almost a decade now. If you’re a longtime reader, then you know that our blog made no exception. Continuing our informal series on this beloved di…
Read More The Basics of EDR Software: What You Need to KnowEDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) should be an essential part of any great cybersecurity strategy. Endpoint security is critical for any company since, only in 2019, “70% of successful breaches originated on the endpoint.” Moreover, “Today’s busine…
Read More State-of-the-Art Cybersecurity Strategies: Essential Microsoft EDR ToolsWhen it comes to cybersecurity incidents, your company’s endpoints are some of the most important IT assets you want to monitor and protect. The massive increase in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic brought a monumental rise in cyberattacks and …
Read More EPP EDR: What Is Each and How They DifferAnd the award for the most confusing cybersecurity phrase out there goes to “privilege escalation”, a term which, as balking as it might sound, is oftentimes confused with obtaining higher privileges via a veto-like, sysadmin-controlled process. Since …
Read More Roadmapping Privilege Escalation in Windows SystemsJust when you thought things were finally going smoothly for a change, the malvertising group widely known as “ScamClub” has made an unfavorable comeback. This time, they exploited a zero-day vulnerability in WebKit-based browsers in order …
Read More New Malvertising Campaign by the ScamClub Group Is Actively Exploiting Zero-DaysWhen it comes to IT asset management best practices, there are a few things you must take into consideration. We’ll discuss all of them below. A. IT Asset Management Best Practices: Definitions As I have already mentioned in some previous articles re…
Read More IT Asset Management Best Practices: An OverviewThe idea that knowledge is power is a timeless one. The concept first appeared in the Old Testament, predating our modern age by millennia. And yet, its core teaching couldn’t be more relevant in a digital age that sees thousands of data breaches per y…
Read More What is DLP Security? Definition, Benefits, and MoreIn one of my previous articles, I’ve talked about what IT assets are and mentioned that IT asset discovery is essential for maintaining the integrity of a company’s data. Let’s see exactly what this means. IT Asset Discovery: Definitions As Investoped…
Read More Did You Know That IT Asset Discovery Is Essential for IT Asset Management?Whenever a company, whether a small, family business or a big corp, formulates a risk mitigation plan, DLP flares up. Data Loss Prevention – often confused with data leak – is that extra (mandatory) item on your business continuity plan you’ll definite…
Read More What is a DLP Solution and How does it Add up Your Company’s CybersecurityFor the most part, today’s modern workplace has grown accustomed to cyberattacks directed by third parties that are external to the organization. But what can you do when the call is coming from inside the house? How can you successfully discover and m…
Read More Malicious Insider Explained: The Call is Coming from Inside the HouseHave you ever wondered what the concept of IT asset refers to and what is its importance to your business? Continue reading to find your answer! IT Asset: Definition By definition, an IT asset “is any data, device, or another component of the environm…
Read More What Is An IT Asset? An Essential Element In Your Company’s CybersecurityMicrosoft has recently released the patched vulnerabilities roll which includes 56 system and operating system vulnerabilities and security updates for Windows 10. The complete patching list includes over 1000 items, 300 of them having been flagged as …
Read More Patch Tuesday (February 2021): Microsoft Patches 56 Windows Vulnerabilities, including a Window Zero-Day VulnerabilityIn a corporate context, an asset is part and parcel of a company’s financial worth. Assets hold economic value and future benefits, as they have the ability to generate cash flow. For this reason, IT asset management, or ITAM for short, is quintessenti…
Read More Everything You Need to Know About IT Asset ManagementAs Daniel Wanderson wrote for Security Boulevard, a CEO must consider every aspect of his/her business – and cybersecurity is one of the most important ones since anyone can become the victim of a cyber attack. At any minute, you face external th…
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