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Challenges in Automating and Scaling Remote Vulnerability Detection

When a new major CVE gets released, cybersecurity companies race to discover ways of detecting the new vulnerability and organizations scramble to determine if they are impacted or not. Developing high-confidence techniques to scan the public-facing Internet assets for newly published vulnerabilities can potentially take weeks or even months as vulnerability researchers discover and test various detection methods.

The Role of ISO 27001 in Enhancing Information Security

In today's digital age, information security is paramount for organizations of all sizes and industries. Protecting sensitive data from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and other vulnerabilities is a critical concern. One of the most effective frameworks for achieving robust information security is ISO 27001. This international standard provides a comprehensive approach to managing and safeguarding information assets. This article delves into the role of ISO 27001 in enhancing information security, exploring its key principles, benefits, and implementation strategies.

Insights From The SOC

A review of AI-generated malware, and how a SOC might deal with the ever-increasing threat… Theofanis Dimakis, SOC Officer, and Nikolaos Tsompanidis, Threat Detection & Response Expert at Obrela, speaking during the recent CRESTCon Europe event, shared insights from their perspective into detecting malware, including the rising tide of AI variants.

What is HIPAA and How to Become Compliant

HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a U.S. law that was enacted in 1996 to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge and is enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The purpose of HIPAA is to protect the privacy of patients’ medical information and secure the handling of health information in the age of electronic health records.

Generative AI: Workplace Innovation or Security Nightmare

The field of AI has been around for decades, but its current surge is rewriting the rules at an accelerated rate. Fuelled by increased computational power and data availability, this AI boom brings with it both opportunities and challenges. AI tools fuel innovation and growth by enabling businesses to analyse data, improve customer experiences, automate processes, and innovate products – at speed. However, as AI becomes more and more commonplace, concerns about misinformation and misuse arise.

Supply Chain Visibility: The Key to NIS2 Coordinated Risk Assessments

The path to NIS2 compliance is less about ticking boxes and more about fostering a resilient, proactive cybersecurity culture across the organisation and its extended network. While the challenges pertaining to third-party and supply chain risk management are significant, they are not insurmountable—especially if we break them down. Today we will focus on understanding a very specific NIS2 requirement: Coordinated Risk Assessments.

We Made It! Nucleus Placed 267 on Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies

This week, Nucleus can add another accolade to a growing list, being listed as number 267 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in America. We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved as a company and the potential for the future at Nucleus. Looking more closely at the results, we are the fourth fastest-growing security company on the list. As many people know, the cybersecurity and technology market has been tumultuous recently.

PSPF 001-2024: Safeguarding GovTech from Foreign Influence

In 2024, the Australian government introduced PSPF Direction 001-2024 in recognition of the potential threats posed by Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) on technology assets and GovTech (government technology operations). As part of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), PSPF 001-2024 is a crucial step in evaluating and mitigating cyber risks associated with foreign interference in the procurement and maintenance of technology assets.