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Proactive Strategies to Prevent Ransomware Attacks

In today’s digital age, ransomware attacks have emerged as one of the most formidable threats to organizations worldwide. These malicious software attacks encrypt files on a device, rendering them inaccessible to users, and demand a ransom for decryption keys. The impact of ransomware can be devastating, leading to significant financial losses, operational downtime, and reputational damage.

Elastic introduces Elastic AI Assistant

Elastic® introduces Elastic AI Assistant, the open, generative AI sidekick powered by ESRE to democratize cybersecurity and enable users of every skill level. The recently released Elasticsearch Relevance Engine™ (ESRE™) delivers new capabilities for creating highly relevant AI search applications. ESRE builds on more than two years of focused machine learning research and development made possible through Elastic’s leadership role in search use cases.

What is Privileged Identity Management?

Every organization has to assign privileges to its user accounts. Good security practice requires each account to have only the privileges necessary for the role it’s assigned to. Ideally, that means only a few accounts have wide-ranging privileges capable of significantly changing the organization’s security configuration. These typically include systems administrators, database administrators, and service accounts. These accounts are especially vulnerable to security and compliance risks.

How Ben Bachmann, VP of Group Information Security at Ströer, Uncovers and Secures Hidden Digital Assets with CyCognito

When Benjamin Bachmann became the Vice President of Group Information Security at Ströer, two years ago, he encountered a significant challenge: the company lacked a comprehensive understanding of its external-facing assets. Ströer is a leading German media conglomerate with diverse operations spanning over 100 subsidiaries, each managing its own IT department, complicating the task of managing cybersecurity across such a diversified portfolio.

Windows NT Lan Manager Hardening Best Practices

Windows New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) is an outdated challenge-response authentication protocol developed by Microsoft. Despite being surpassed by Kerberos, NTLM remains in use as a form of Single Sign-On (SSO), allowing users to authenticate to applications without directly providing their passwords.

Memcyco

Only Memcyco keeps you covered and customers protected during the 'window of exposure', from the moment a fake site or page goes live, and for as long as stolen credentials are available to be used against you.

Greening the Digital Frontier: Sustainable Practices for Modern Businesses

The push towards digital transformation has significantly improved efficiency, productivity, and accessibility for businesses globally. However, the environmental footprint of digital operations has increasingly become a focus for concern. As companies continue to leverage digital technologies, the need for integrating sustainable practices into their operations has never been more critical. This article delves into the environmental impact of digitalisation and outlines practical strategies for businesses aiming to achieve sustainability in the digital age.