Breaking Down Malware Statistics: What They Reveal About Cyber Threats Today
Malware has evolved substantially since its humble beginnings as experimental pranks or minor exploits. In 2023, there were 6.06 billion documented malware attacks worldwide, a 10% rise over the previous year. To put things in perspective; 90,000 new malware attacks happen every second and nearly 90% of all cyber threats are phishing or social engineering…
Feb 05, 2025
Understanding The Different Types Of Compliance Audits
Compliance audits are silent sentinels, your guardians of integrity in a world where trust is currency. Far from being mere bureaucratic exercises, these audits serve as vital tools for risk management, operational efficiency, and maintaining stakeholder trust. From the rigorous scrutiny of financial compliance audits to the meticulous examination of data protection in privacy audits,…
Feb 01, 2025
Integrating Cmmc With Existing Cybersecurity Frameworks: A Practical Guide for 2025
The CMMC model was not created in a vacuum, it’s an answer to a very costly problem. For years, cyberattacks have quietly siphoned billions from the U.S. economy, targeting defense contractors and exploiting weaknesses across supply chains. According to a report by CSIS, in 2019 alone, cybercrime cost the U.S. approximately $600 billion. By 2026,…
Jan 31, 2025
When Cyber Threats Outrun the Playbook: The Limits of NIST CSF
A compliance framework isn’t a shield. It’s more like a recipe. Follow it closely, and you’ll get something that looks pretty good on paper. But just because you’ve got the ingredients for a strong security posture doesn’t mean the kitchen isn’t on fire. NIST CSF lays out the essentials—it tells you how to organize your…
Jan 31, 2025
A Cautionary Tale: Lessons from the Star Health Insurance Data Breach
In August 2024, a cyberattack on Star Health Insurance made headlines by becoming the victim of a staggering data breach. Over 31 million customers—roughly the population of Malaysia—saw their personal data exposed. Names, addresses, tax records, medical histories—information meant to remain private was suddenly at the mercy of threat actors. This incident isn’t an anomaly….
Jan 31, 2025
SaaS Events To Attend in 2025; You Cannot Miss Them
As we gear up for 2025, there is a list of events that you need to be on the lookout for. These events present opportunities for you and your peers to interact, learn, gather ‘ungoogleable’ insights, and have some fun. Whether your experiences have been good or bad, there’s always something you can learn. Let’s…
Jan 30, 2025