Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Schools: The Urgent Need for Managed XDR Solutions
Aug 11, 2023
The cyber landscape is rapidly evolving, and schools, institutions entrusted with nurturing the future of the nation, are finding themselves at the...
Don’t Get Emotet-ional With Your Car Dealer
May 31, 2023
In today's interconnected digital landscape, organizations face an ever-growing range of cybersecurity challenges.
How Virtual CISO Advisory Services Can Help Solve Today’s Security Staff Concerns for Small and Midsize Enterprises
Mar 31, 2022
The shortage of qualified cybersecurity employees is one of today’s biggest cyber risks. How can small and midsized enterprises prioritize sufficient...
The Potential ‘Cyber’ Fallout from the Russia – Ukraine Situation, and What You Can Do
Mar 27, 2022
Every organization in the United States is at risk of cyber-attacks that can disrupt corporate operations as a result of possible collateral incidents from cyber operations related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a recent release from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), CISA Director Jen Easterly stated:
“We need to be prepared for the potential of foreign influence operations to negatively impact various aspects of our critical infrastructure with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions. We encourage leaders at every organization to take proactive steps to assess their risks from information manipulation and mitigate the impact of potential foreign influence operations.”
What is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?
Mar 26, 2022
Today, security teams are short-staffed, network complexity continues to increase, and the cost of data breaches is on the rise. And the majority of all cyber-attacks happen to small businesses and midmarket enterprises. When it comes to cybersecurity, these IT teams have the toughest job out there. XDR is a combination of services and technology that offers an opportunity to reverse these trends, so let’s take a deeper look into how today’s challenges can be eliminated with this next-generation solution.
Gradient Cyber Introduces Multi-Stage Threat Detection Ecosystem in its Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Offerings
Mar 25, 2022
New threat detection enhancements extend 24/7 threat monitoring efficacy for small business and midmarket enterprise customers for their entire IT infrastructure minimizing the possibility of critical business disruptions.
Most cyberattacks are crimes of opportunity, seeking to exploit weak company IT environments – frequently the case with small businesses and midmarket enterprises.
Ransomware: Why Are Small to Midsize Enterprises Targeted Most Often?
Mar 25, 2022
The majority of cyber-attacks happen to small businesses and midsize enterprises. With the average cost of a cyber-attack close to a quarter of a million dollars, it is not surprising many businesses close within 6-months of a cyber-attack.
According to a survey of managed service providers for SMEs, only 30 percent felt that ransomware was a critical threat, perhaps indicating an attitude that it only affects larger corporations. Smaller businesses may, in fact, be more at risk because of several key factors.
Want to Enjoy Your Holiday Weekend? Prepare for the Likely Cyberattacks First.
Mar 23, 2022
There is a vast digital crime wave unleashing against public and private sector organizations around the world.
The rise of crimeware, also known as software designed to commit a crime, is so significant that analysts predict the global market could reach a value of $10.5 trillion as soon as 2025.
Ransomware has enjoyed a renaissance as of late. Cring, REvil, Ryuk, Maze, and Conti all make international headlines and are tied to high-profile exploit attempts at market-leading companies worldwide.
Historic White Hat Hacking Bounties and the Benefits of White Hat Hacking
Mar 21, 2022
2021 is on-track to be one of the most significant years of all-time when it comes to white hat hacking bounties being paid out for efforts to identify bugs, secure digital infrastructure, and help public and private organizations to be more secured in quickly changing digital environments.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about bug bounty programs in 2021 and why they can be such lucrative and tempting options for information security professionals.
Global Penetration Testing Industry Market Analysis: White Hat Hacking for Enhanced Digital Security
Mar 18, 2022
There has never been a time in global history when penetration testing was more important to governments and companies around the world.
In just the first 4 months of 2021, high profile events such as the State Capitol Attack , SolarWinds attack, and Microsoft Exchange Data Breach have brought a renewed focus to the topic of cyber security by revealing how vulnerable physical and digital infrastructure can be in a rapidly evolving world.
In this article, we will explore the unique market dynamics driving the global penetration market and the immense opportunities available for white hat hackers to apply their skills and help secure our world.
For Small Banks, Cyberattacks Carry Long-Term Consequences
Mar 18, 2022
Read on to learn more about how cyberattacks against small banks carry long-term consequences.
Ethical Hacking 101: Get to Know the Top 5 White Hat Hackers of All Time
Mar 18, 2022
In this article, we define white hat hacking, as well as other forms of hacking, and introduce you to the top five white hat hackers of all time
K-12 Cybersecurity is the Key to Safeguarding Our Nation's Digital Infrastructure
Mar 13, 2022
With schools being ill-prepared for cyberthreats, now is the time to make cybersecurity a priority. Read on to learn more about recent threats and actions taken.
It's Time for Legislation Addressing Information Security at Schools
Mar 11, 2022
It’s time for legislation addressing information security in schools to protect against ransomware attacks, data breaches, phishing scams, social engineering, denial of service attacks, and other malicious intrusions.
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Accused of Targeting the U.S. and Allied Digital Networks
Mar 10, 2022
The FBI and CISA released a joint statement on April 15th outlining evidence of SVR carrying out cyber attacks.
