Everything You Need to Know About Virtual CISOs
TL,DR: A virtual CISO is an external security leader who plans and manages cybersecurity programs. vCISOs help startups and smaller teams access senior security judgment without hiring full-time leadership. The article covers vCISO roles, benefits, compliance support, hiring criteria, and traditional CISO comparison. In a 2023 report by IBM on the cost of a data…
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Sep 17, 2024
Penetration Testing: Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Defenses
TL,DR: Penetration testing identifies security vulnerabilities by launching simulated attacks using the same tools and techniques that real-world attackers would use against networks, applications, APIs, and wireless infrastructure Five types exist: application testing, network testing, social engineering, API testing, and wireless testing. Three approaches determine tester knowledge levels: black box (no prior knowledge), white box…
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Sep 15, 2024
Security Issues in Cloud Computing: How To Prevent & Solve Them?
TL,DR: By 2025, the world will store 200 zettabytes of cloud data. The top 8 cloud security threats include ransomware (90% of organizations targeted in 2024), system misconfiguration, compromised APIs, DDoS attacks, and insider threats Misconfiguration is the most common and preventable cloud security issue, occurring when default settings are left unchanged, storage buckets are…
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Sep 12, 2024
Effective Cloud Incident Response: How to tackle and solve common challenges?
At the recent Bsides Las Vegas security conference, Roei Sherman, Field CTO at Mitiga, and Adi Belinkov, Director of IT and Security at Mitiga, delivered a sobering message to security professionals: “Attacking cloud instances is significantly easier, and defending them is much more challenging compared to on-premise networks.” The absence of a clearly defined perimeter…
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Sep 09, 2024
Best CSPM Tools to Improve Your Cloud Security Posture
Did you know 60% of the world’s corporate data is stored in the cloud? While businesses today heavily rely on cloud infrastructure because of its ability to drive business agility at scale, there’s one aspect that can turn out to be a dealbreaker—security. Imagine you’re a salesperson in a cloud-based start-up. What’s the first question…
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Sep 07, 2024
Compliance Testing: Ensuring Effective Policy Enforcement
Struggling with compliance testing? Unsure about the best methodology to use? Don’t worry—this guide is here to help you go through the process with confidence. Unlike audits, which are often required by law, compliance testing is a proactive self-check. It’s a valuable tool for identifying and addressing gaps in your compliance program before an official…
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Aug 20, 2024
