Tag: cybersecurity

  • The Most Dangerous Threats to the Cloud

    The Most Dangerous Threats to the Cloud

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”The digital transformation has been powered by several factors” _builder_version=”3.7.1″] The digital transformation has been powered by several factors, the most important of which is the rapid move to the cloud. It is estimated today that 90 percent of organizations utilize some type of cloud service and that 60 percent of organizations […]

  • Ransomware Shuts Down Company

    Ransomware Shuts Down Company

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ransomware as a service (RaaS)” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.7.1″] Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) continues to threaten enterprises of all sizes. RaaS is provided by organized crime for other criminals to use. The primary software creator is responsible for fixing bugs, evolving […]

  • EU Strong Customer Authentication

    EU Strong Customer Authentication

    Strong Customer Authentication The requirement for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) went into effect this past September. Notwithstanding the deadline, several countries announced a delay in implementation which was approved by the European Banking Authority (EBA). SCA is a specific requirement of the Revised Directive on Payment Services (PSD2), originally issued in 2015 and subsequently amended […]

  • Deception Technology for Military and Defense

    Deception Technology for Military and Defense

    The U.S. DOD Cyber Strategy has evolved quickly to meet a broad mix of current and expected threats. Computer and network security controls and strategies are the foundation of new military warfighting strategies. They must be designed to gain and hold information advantage, to strike at any distance, and to enable reliable and secure global […]

  • Important Use Cases That Make MITRE ATT&CK Compelling

    Important Use Cases That Make MITRE ATT&CK Compelling

    As we have discussed before in previous blogs, MITRE ATT&CK is a critical and important technology tools that can help you logically assess your security controls against the risks you are likely to face. It is critical for all of us to understand the gaps we have in your current cyberdefense. There are several important […]

  • Ransomware Deja Vu – Louisiana Declares State Emergency After Cyberattacks on Schools

    Ransomware Deja Vu – Louisiana Declares State Emergency After Cyberattacks on Schools

    On 24 July, 2019 the State of Louisiana actually had to declare a state of emergency over what appears to have been a ransomware attack against at least three of the school districts within the state. So far, the districts impacted include Sabine, Ouachita, and Morehouse parishes. The attacks seemed to impact various information technology […]