Month: January 2025

Rise of Ransomware as a service

Ransomware as a Service: Cybercrime’s New Business Model

Let me paint a picture for you: a world of cybercrime where instead of elaborate heists, people can buy goods that can freeze entire businesses. That is not a fantasy or an imaginary future shown on Black mirror, it is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). These are the dark web enterprises that are offering prepackaged…
Jan 03, 2025
Risk Assessment Methodologies

Risk Assessment Methods Explained [And How to Choose the Right One]

Businesses in the post-COVID era have realized the need to prioritize the security of their critical assets. In 2023 alone, the average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million – a figure that can make or break businesses with bootstrapped budgets and harsh market conditions. This necessitates the development of risk assessment methodologies to…
Jan 03, 2025
12 Essential Penetration Testing Tools for Every Security Team

13 Best Penetration Testing Tools in 2025 [Pricing + Feature Comparison]

In this digital era, an unthinkable amount of data is stored and handled across industries. A large chunk of this data is stored in cloud assets and these cloud assets are primary targets for bad actors and hackers.  While organizations use the boilerplate solutions recommended, is it enough to keep your organization protected? The only…
Jan 02, 2025
Mastering Vendor Risk Management for Business Security

Build Your Vendor Risk Management Framework Now: Because ‘Too Late’ Hurts

There are very few names with as much authority in the financial sector as Bank of America. Ironically, though, this colossus was in a precarious position. In November 2023, cybercriminals made 57,000 BofA customers’ data public. The cause? It was a breach of Infosys McCamish Systems, the vendor, rather than an attack on their systems….
Jan 02, 2025

A Complete Overview of SaaS Compliance

Businesses today understand the challenges that come with implementing SaaS solutions. The dangers of unmanaged third-party access, data exposure, obsolete security measures, and shadow IT are very real. So the importance of SaaS compliance is underscored by businesses’ need to ensure continuity as well as stay ahead of the curve. But compliance is often easier…
Jan 02, 2025

Sprinto Vs. Vanta: Compare all Features & Differences in 2025

If you’ve found yourself here, you’re likely in the market for a GRC tool and have narrowed your options down to these two contenders. While their features may seem similar, it’s the subtle differences that can significantly impact your experience. In this article, we’ll compare how Sprinto and Vanta perform across key categories such as…
Jan 02, 2025