Hack Proofing with Cloud Cybersecurity

hack proofing with cloud cybersecurity

While cloud computing has provided companies with the means to scale their operations quickly, in addition to an array of cost and performance benefits, it’s also opened them to a wide range of cyber threats. The main reason for this is that as companies move their data, applications, and systems to the cloud, as opposed to residing “on-prem”, they can … Read More

Malware Viruses: How to Detect a Virus?

Malware Viruses: How to Detect a Virus

Malware viruses are one of the most pervasive cyber threats organisations and individuals face. So much so, that malware viruses are one of the first things to come to mind when most people think about cyber attacks in general.  In this post, we take a look at malware viruses, the various symptoms of malware, and how to know if your … Read More

7 Benefits of Dynamic Malware Analysis

Benefits of Dynamic Malware Analysis

Malware analysis is the process of understanding the purpose and behaviour of a suspicious file, website, server, or application. The analysis output helps with the detection, reduction and/or mitigation of potential threats.   Malware analysis is a key process that ensures overall computer and cyber security as well as the security and safety of an organisation’s digital assets. Malware analysis not only … Read More

What is application blacklisting?

Block Threats With Application Blacklisting

Application security breaches are one of the most common cyber threats companies face. Malicious actors can use vulnerabilities in one of the many applications an organisation uses to get past their cyber security defences and access their network. Application blacklisting, also often called application blocklisting, is the process of implementing security measures that prevent particular software from being installed on … Read More

A guide to cybersecurity metrics and KPIs

a guide to cybersecurity metrics and KPIs

Cybersecurity metrics are types of data a business tracks on a regular basis. Not only does this data help organisations make key decisions but also provides a basis for bolstering overall cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity teams should have a set of metrics that they track regularly, some companies even track them daily.   Utilising the proper cybersecurity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) … Read More

What is cyber risk modeling

Cyber risk modeling - why it's important

As malicious actors continue refining their attack methods, the average cost of a data breach is rising. Consequently, companies must devise cyber risk mitigation strategies and implement the required security controls to better protect their networks and infrastructure with an appropriate sense of urgency.   Unfortunately, the technical nature of cyber security means that IT personnel often have difficulty accurately conveying … Read More

What are cyber security controls?

Types of cyber security controls

What are cyber security controls? Cybersecurity controls are the countermeasures organisations put in place to detect, reduce, prevent, or counteract cybersecurity risks. These controls are the measures deployed to manage threats targeting computer networks and systems.   Cyber security controls must adapt and evolve to an ever-changing cyber environment. Therefore, it’s fundamentally important to ensure that every organisation understands what controls … Read More

What is cyber security risk mitigation?

What is cyber security risk mitigation

What is cyber security risk mitigation?  With a cyberattack occurring worldwide every 44 seconds, companies can no longer afford to be complacent about their cyber security posture. Similarly, organisations can’t adopt a “set and forget” mindset regarding their cyber security: which sees them institute policies and controls and expect them to be effective in the long term. Instead, companies need … Read More

How to reduce security risks in supply chain 

How to reduce security risks in supply chain 

In today’s interconnected world, organisations not only have to contend with threats to their own cybersecurity, but they also have to be concerned about attacks on their supply chain as well. Supply chain risk can significantly increase an organisation’s attack surface – and the bigger the supply chain network, the more opportunities there are for a malicious actor to access … Read More