A firewall is a security device that controls the flow of traffic across a network. A firewall may be a hardware appliance, or it may be a piece of software that runs on a third-party operating system. Firewalls operate based on a set of pre-defined, as well as customizable security rules that inspect network traffic to block or permit access to a network.
On June 22nd, 2023, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK's cybersecurity agency, released a Cyber Threat Report for the country's legal sector. Developed to update a previous iteration from 2018, the report reflects a dramatic change in the cybersecurity threat landscape, offering advice that considers the security issues inherent with remote working, new data revealing the UK legal sector's vulnerability to cybercrime, and the increasing prevalence of attacks on smaller organizations.
When talking to infrastructure and operations teams, one common concern when moving to a SASE architecture is the loss of visibility and control that they have historically been accustomed to. Overnight traffic destined for critical business applications, both private and public, routes through what is often seen as a black box, or in today’s world, more of a “gray cloud.”
For infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams, the transition from legacy architectures to a modern zero trust architecture is far from straightforward. Teams often face a complex patchwork of fragmented and siloed systems of different vintages, along with the challenge of managing dozens of disparate security and networking vendors.
We’ve seen how technology can evolve at warp speed, and AI has emerged as both a revolutionary force and a tantalizing enigma. Whether you're a seasoned developer seeking to expand your toolkit or a security enthusiast on a quest for clarity in the realm of AI, embarking on the journey to demystify this dynamic field can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.
Uncertainty looms large on the horizon as businesses deal with the difficulties of a downturn in the economy. Financial limitations, workforce reductions, and rising cyber threats exacerbate the complexity of such times. Organizations must prioritize their core competencies in this constantly changing environment while protecting their valuable assets from potential risks. By utilizing managed security services, organizations can achieve this delicate balance.
Threat Intelligence Analyst How does phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) really work, and can it really bypass MFA? Here, we will walk you through the user interface of a PhaaS platform, and how its users can quickly build their own attacks using the built-in attack models and templates (and bypass MFA). For a layered approach, beyond MFA, we will introduce you to the benefits of using a threat intelligence solution to stay-ahead of emerging and advanced phishing attacks.
High availability may be top of mind for your organization, and if not, it really should be. The cost range of an unplanned outage ranges from $140,000 to $540,000 per hour. Obviously, this varies greatly between organizations based on a variety of factors specific to your business and environment. You can read more on how to calculate the cost of an outage to your business here: Gartner.
In this blog post, we will explore how the computer security landscape has expanded to reach below the operating system levels, aiming to address areas that are often overlooked or completely neglected in cybersecurity. Attackers have discovered techniques to establish long-term persistence in compromised hosts by injecting malicious code to run before the operating system loads in areas commonly referred to as Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
