How Secure is my Password? Test It Before Hackers Do
KNP Logistics, a company with 158 years of history, crumbled in 2023 after hackers guessed one employee’s weak password through a brute-force attack. Despite having cybersecurity insurance, the company couldn’t recover. This scenario plays out daily for businesses across the globe. Employees are often the weakest security link for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because…
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Mar 26, 2025
How to effectively plan your Cybersecurity budget for 2025?
Gartner predicts global information security spending will rise by 15% in 2025. According to Forrester, 2025 will be the year of CISO fiscal accountability, with organizations worldwide expanding their budgets and demanding justification for past investments. As AI, ML, and quantum computing make waves this year, businesses are also under pressure to balance risk management,…
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Mar 26, 2025
How to become PIPEDA Certified: A Step-by-Step Guide
As of the 2024 report, 79.3% of the world’s population has been covered by some data privacy law, surpassing Gartner’s prediction of 75%. With people becoming more aware of their privacy rights, compliance isn’t just a legal requirement anymore—it’s about building trust. Big names like TikTok and Meta have faced privacy violations, making it clear…
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Mar 26, 2025
Don’t Be the Next Headline: How Network Security Audits Can Save Your Business
Cybersecurity is a constant race between attackers and defenders, where countermeasures must be implemented before hackers exploit vulnerabilities—otherwise, your organization risks becoming just another statistic. In such a scenario, ‘deeper insights and fast response’ are the only key strategies to maintain visibility and stay ahead. Enter network security audits. A network security audit provides a…
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Mar 17, 2025
IT Audits: A Walkthrough of the Key Phases
IT teams have come a long way from being seen as buried in technical jargon and disconnected from business objectives to gaining a strategic voice in the boardroom. At the forefront of everything technology, compliance, and cybersecurity, IT is now seen as a powerful business tool influencing critical decisions. Well-executed IT audits are key strategic…
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Mar 17, 2025
What are Metrics & KPIs in Cyber security – Detailed Guide
As a seasoned security professional, you understand the struggles of convincing the board to approve an increase in the cybersecurity budget or obtain that data privacy compliance certification. You are also familiar with the perplexed faces of non-technical stakeholders when emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity best practices. Edwards Heming aptly states, “Without data, you’re just…
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Feb 01, 2025