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...
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.
Global Digital Transformation Means the World Needs Ethical Hackers More than Ever
Mar 11, 2022
Organizations worldwide are working to complete digital transformation initiatives. That means, now more than ever, ethical hackers are needed now more than ever.
Part 2: Security Blind Spots: How Trust Concealed the SolarWinds Attack
Jan 14, 2022
The concept of trust is fundamental to cyber security. It is how cyber security professionals control access to private information. Trusted users and applications are allowed to access private information and those that are untrusted are not.
The SolarWinds attack demonstrated how this defense can be breached on an incredibly grand scale. Over 100 organizations were penetrated by Russian-state hackers that surreptitiously inserted malware into trusted software. Prestigious U.S. government agencies and Fortune-ranked corporations blithely installed the Trojan horse in their networks because they trusted its source.
Part I: Security Blind Spots: How the Microsoft Exchange Hack Preys on SMBs
Jan 13, 2022
For most SMBs, email remains the lifeblood of business communications, carrying vital internal messages between employees, plus critical information needed externally by customers, suppliers and partners. A disruption to the organization’s email service can cause serious financial harm and damage to its brand.
Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software
Jan 10, 2022
On April 7th, Cisco confirmed the existence of multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software that can allow for an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary and potentially malicious code or allow a locally authenticated user to gain escalated privileges on affected systems.
For more information about the full scope of these vulnerabilities, refer to the official Cisco security advisory.
Cisco has released software updates that address and mitigate these vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Exchange Server Hacks: Everything You Need to Know
Jan 09, 2022
The 2021 Microsoft Exchange Data Breach could go down as the most significant cybersecurity moment of the 21st century.
Since January, more than 250,000 organizations around the world have been affected by a wave of cyber criminality that will likely cost trillions and take years to fully resolve. This event has exposed millions of users across digital networks to an ever expanding range of threats that have once again placed the topic of cyber security at the top of agendas around the world.
Data Security Blind Spots Explained
Jan 07, 2022
Modern cybersecurity technologies are among some of the most advanced in the enterprise tech stack.
Despite these impressive advances, most organizations still suffer from data security blind spots in places their cloud-enabled security solutions should cover.
While IT professionals are quick to secure user accounts, monitor network traffic, and protect against email phishing, API security often remains one of the most overlooked areas of modern enterprise infrastructure.
CyLumena and Gradient Cyber Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Managed Cybersecurity Solutions
Jan 01, 2022
CyLumena’s cybersecurity services now includes Gradient Cyber’s enhanced cybersecurity operations management as an MDR solution to customers across Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, PA - July 22, 2020 – CyLumena, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, is now partnered with Gradient Cyber, a leading cybersecurity network operations management and managed detection and response (MDR) solutions...
