The email authentication challenge
Email is the #1 way attackers target an organisation’s customers and email ecosystem. DMARC (Domain-based Messaging, Reporting & Conformance) authentication, specifically with an enforcement policy of Reject, is the single most effective way to close this vulnerability inherent to email. While the premise of authentication is straightforward, organisations can encounter roadblocks and challenges along the […]
WEBINAR: Ransomware Has Evolved, And So Should Your Company
By Veriato 2021 Has been an interesting year for Ransomware attacks so far. After plaguing countless victims with dreaded ransom notes and bringing the US Colonial Pipeline and other large corporations to their knees, the Ransomware attack method has built a strong reputation for inflicting cyber terror on consumers and businesses alike. As cyber criminals […]
Cybersecurity in Financial Services: Remaining compliant and reducing risk with automation
By LogRhythm Businesses in the financial services sector have to manage enormous risk, wealth and personally identifiable information (PII), all while meeting strict regulatory requirements. As the proliferation of financial data continues to grow, organizations face the task of continuously protecting that information and keeping it secure, while maintaining a reputation in the financial sector. Despite this, many […]
Normalising data leaks: A dangerous step in the wrong direction
It was only recently, in early April, when it came to light that the personal data from over 500 million Facebook profiles had been compromised by a data leak in 2019. And since then, an internal Facebook email has been exposed, which was accidentally sent to a Belgian journalist, revealing the social media giant’s intended strategy for dealing with […]
The data dichotomy and the vital importance of effective self-regulation
The data privacy debate that has raged for the past decade has patently failed to meet the needs of either industry or consumers. Legislative change continues to challenge digital marketing models – and has had little impact on consumer trust: Edelman’s 2021 Trust Barometer cites an era of “information bankruptcy”, with global trust levels at […]
A new chapter in remote IoT security
By Keith Glancey, Systems Engineering Manager at Infoblox When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, businesses around the world found themselves forced to adapt quickly in order to survive. IT and security teams took centre stage, and were tasked with supporting a newly-remote network of employees and maintaining business continuity. Many companies emphasised ‘connectivity first,’ relegating security to […]
WEBINAR: Overcoming The Challenges Of Selecting An Insider Threat Detection Tool
By Veriato In a crowded market with so many new products being released, it can often be hard to make sure you’re getting the right tool for your organization’s security needs. Purchasing an Insider Threat Detection tool for your organization requires extensive research, which can be very time-consuming. In our latest webinar, we try and […]
How insider threats and the dark web increase remote work risks for organizations
By Veriato The “Dark Web” is often portrayed as a gloomy realm of internet land where you can find criminals and offenders lurking around every corner. Though there is some truth to this perception, there are also many misconceptions about the Dark Web and its role in the security or insecurity of businesses. Furthermore, the […]
Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop
By Steve Law, CTO, Giacom and Kelvin Murray, Threat Researcher, Webroot Boris Johnson announced the Government’s roadmap to lift Coronavirus restrictions for both businesses and the general public earlier in February, and since then, this has provided a glimmer of hope for many across the country. However, since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted […]
The Complete Guide to Online Brand Protection
By Digital Shadows Effective Online Brand Protection requires continual monitoring and remediation of threats to a company’s brands across social, mobile, websites, and other external sources. This approach often requires the involvement of the security, marketing, brand, and legal teams. While approaches to Online Brand Protection once amounted to tracking negative sentiment on Twitter, this […]
