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Common Ways Hackers Break In: Vulnerabilities You Need to Fix

In this webinar, we explored the most common vulnerabilities that cybercriminals exploit to infiltrate systems. Topics included outdated software, weak passwords, misconfigured settings, and unpatched security flaws. We discussed which vulnerabilities pose the greatest risks and shared practical strategies to address them. Watch this recording to gain actionable insights into fortifying your defenses and reducing your organization's attack surface, which will help you stay ahead of potential breaches.

A Guide to Cybersecurity Documentation

The tip of the spear for every cybersecurity program should be a robust set of cybersecurity documentation that defines required activities and expected behavior. For most organizations, cybersecurity documentation includes policies, standards, and procedures, although other kinds, such as regulations and guidelines, may exist as well. The implementation of cybersecurity documentation is a governance control that can lessen risk and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Alternative Social Engineering Tactics: Thinking Beyond the Inbox

This webinar explores the evolving landscape of social engineering tactics that go beyond traditional phishing emails. Discover how attackers are leveraging unconventional methods such as social media manipulation, phone-based schemes, and physical infiltration to exploit human vulnerabilities. Learn how to identify and defend against these sophisticated techniques to better protect your organization from emerging threats.

Inside the Cloud: Unintended Privileges

This is the third article in a series about cloud-based attack vectors. Check out our last article about Cloud-Based ransomware! As Identity Access Management (IAM) becomes more complex, it becomes possible for an attacker to exploit the capabilities of legitimate permissions alone or in combination, escalating privileges and gaining potentially devastating levels of access. Because these privileges are legitimate, these attacks can be difficult to detect until the damage is already done.

Inside the Cloud: Cloud-Based Ransomware

This is the second in a series of articles about cloud-based attack vectors. Check out our last article about admin takeovers! Inside the Cloud: Attacks & Prevention – Administrative Account Compromise Ransomware has long been associated with takeovers of endpoints. However, attackers are evolving to target cloud environments – and the effects can be devastating.

Creating Visibility In Your Digital Environment with Attack Surface Management (ASM)

In today’s IT environments, creating visibility in your digital environment with Attack Surface Management (ASM) is crucial for maintaining robust cybersecurity. ASM provides essential insights and tools to identify and protect your organization. This blog addresses several key questions that ASM helps answer, bolstering your resilience against cyber threats.

Cybersecurity Tips for Traveling Employees: A Summer Guide

As the warm summer months roll in, many of your employees are likely planning vacations and business trips. While these travels can offer much-needed breaks and valuable business opportunities, they also present unique cybersecurity challenges. As a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), we understand the importance of protecting your company’s data, no matter where your employees are. Here are some essential cybersecurity tips to keep in mind for your traveling workforce this summer.

Threat Intelligence for Small Organizations

Many smaller organizations aren’t sure where to start with threat intelligence; it may seem like the kind of maturity reserved for large organizations. Threat intelligence is a proactive cybersecurity strategy focused on collecting information about current threats, analyzing it, and using that information to identify and mitigate threats within the network. It’s approachable even for smaller organizations that don’t have the resources for novel research and analysis.

Highlights from BSides Buffalo 2024

Sedara attended Buffalo’s very own BSides conference in early June. BSides are cybersecurity conferences held across the world, often planned and hosted by grassroots organizers. They’re a great way to learn about the latest trends in the industry and network with both established and aspiring professionals. Several of our team members attended this year’s conference, and here are their takeaways.