In today’s corporate environment, there is no doubt that security is now one of the main issues being addressed. Literally every day, you hear about Cyber hackers attacking into computer systems and serves, stealing everything from passwords to financial information and data. No matter how hard the management and IT teams at these businesses try to combat these types of security breaches, the hacker is always one step ahead. In fact, this can be very much likened to that of a cat and mouse game.
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Your Guide to Sandboxing: What It Is, Its Benefits, and How You Can Use It to Protect Your Virtual Environment
Cyber threats are becoming more complex. Compared to their milder predecessors, they are now a more significant threat that affects millions worldwide. Nowadays, cyber threats are a legitimate cause for concern—when left unchecked, they can negatively affect your operations, finances, and even your reputation. Data breaches and hacking incidents have affected not only individuals but …
What You Need to Know About Intrusion Detection Systems
The latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach report shows that the past year registered the highest data breach costs in the 17-year history of its reporting. Widely affected by remote work and compromised credentials, these costs were pegged at USD 4.24 million. This trend shows the massive impact of cyberattacks and threats to enterprises …
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A Close Look at Endpoint Detection and Response
The growing dependency of many businesses on technology for important tasks opens a lot of opportunities for consumers, but it also opens doors to cyberattacks. The advanced technologies that have made life easy for us have also made it easy for unscrupulous minds to do their dirty work. The good news is that many companies …
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SOAR: How It Works and How It Can Benefit Your Security Operations
Cyber security is a crucial aspect of operations. It refers to strategies and technologies that protect systems and data, including sensitive data, intellectual property, and personally identifiable information (PII), from security issues, such as theft, unauthorised use, and damage. Now, more than ever, the world is facing threats from security incidents. Cyberattacks are becoming more …
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Tailgating: Examples, Risks and Defence Tips
Cybercriminals are getting smarter with the passage of time. They’re finding new ways to exploit and gain access to business computer systems. One of their evolving tactics is social engineering, a technique that involves the manipulation of human behaviour. Hackers trick another person, so they can gain confidential, personal data that they can use for …
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SIEM: How It Works and Selection Tips
With one cyber-attack happening in Australia every eight minutes, there’s never been a more crucial time for organisational systems to adopt robust solutions for quickly identifying and responding to suspicious IT activity. Attackers only need to find one security loophole in a network of security devices to be able to halt the operations of a …
Understanding Identity and Access Management
As businesses and commercial enterprises undergo extensive digital transformation, the importance of having a reliable identity management system in place should not be taken for granted. The move towards increased accessibility at various customer touchpoints and employee work hubs poses security risks. In some industries, identity and access management systems are mandatory and are required …
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Cyber Security 101: Cyber Vulnerabilities and Attacks in the Digital Space
Nowadays, many organisations and companies have migrated their processes and systems to the digital space. Digital transformation has become a crucial part of scaling and managing businesses, and it has become almost impossible to go about daily work tasks without using a mobile device. Team members use their devices to connect and facilitate work, allowing …
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Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
What It Is, Why It’s Important, and How You Can Build One for Your Business Cyber security threats in Australia abound despite measures implemented by organisations and governmental authorities, such as the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). The ACSC’s Annual Cyber Threat Report for …
