Staying ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats has become an essential responsibility for organizations of all sizes. One such threat that has recently gained significant traction is the so-called Living Off The Land (LOTL) attack.   According to CrowdStrike’s 2023 threat report, a staggering 62% of detections in 2023 can be classified as LOTL attacks. Owners, IT managers, and decision-makers can’t afford to ignore this statistic. Instead, they must familiarize themselves with this advanced attack technique to protect their valuable data and maintain business continuity.   ..read more

One often-overlooked, yet incredibly powerful tool that you can include in your cybersecurity arsenal is logging. When implemented well, logging can be the difference between rapidly detecting a potential breach and a devastating security incident. This article explains what logging is and how it can help organizations like yours detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. What Is Logging?  Simply put, logging is the process of recording events that occur within your IT network. These events are captured and stored in files known as logs.   Logs contain vital information ..read more

With the increasing complexity of systems and the rising number of cyber threats, in-house IT teams, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), are constantly bombarded with alerts from cloud services, internal security systems, and third-party security products.  This constant influx of notifications can lead to a phenomenon known as “alert fatigue,” which can significantly impact the effectiveness of cybersecurity defenses. At OSIbeyond, we have helped many of our customers understand and overcome this problem, and we want to share some key insights in this article.  ..read more

Organizations face an array of threats designed to exploit human psychology and technological vulnerabilities. For decades, cybercriminals have skillfully faked emails, documents, and even access badges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. However, the recent rapid advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) have introduced a new era of cyber deception: deepfake attacks.   What Are Deepfake Attacks?  Deepfake techniques allow attackers to generate high-quality text, audio, and even video at a never-before-seen scale, presenting serious challenges for ..read more

It’s no secret that passwords are very often the weakest link in an organization’s network because users still frequently neglect basic cybersecurity best practices. Aware of the poor state of password security, cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new ways to exploit it, and password spraying has emerged as a particularly effective technique in their arsenal.  What Are Password Spraying Attacks?  Password spraying attacks exploit the unfortunate reality that many people choose simple, predictable passwords (like “password123” or “qwerty”). Attackers know this, and they lever ..read more

Given the increasingly sophisticated and pervasive nature of cyber threats, it’s only natural for organizations to be searching for robust strategies to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. One comprehensive set of best practices that many organizations sooner or later stumble upon in their quest for improved security is the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) guidelines. This article aims to demystify the CIS Controls to help you implement them in your organization.  What Are the CIS Controls? The CIS Controls represent a set of consensus-driven, rigorously tested st ..read more

Cyber threats are accelerating in complexity and scale, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming their targets. To effectively protect themselves again not only in the present moment but also in the future, it’s paramount for SMBs to look beyond the immediate horizon and anticipate what’s coming.  For the fourth year in a row Microsoft has released its Digital Defense Report, offering an in-depth look into the cybersecurity landscape. This report, coupled with OSIbeyond’s extensive experience as a Managed Cybersecurity Service Provider (MSSP), creates a found ..read more

Employees collaborate—and consequently perform—best when they have immediate access to all the tools they need and can share information without barriers. Yet, IT systems are most secure under tight restrictions. This creates the following dilemma: how can data security be achieved without hindering collaboration?   In this article, we present a practical three-step process to resolve this dilemma so that you can enjoy both robust security and seamless collaboration.   Step 1: Understand the Security Risks of Unrestricted Collaboration  Enabling your team to collaborat ..read more

Imagine your organization’s digital infrastructure as a bustling kitchen in a popular restaurant. Not everyone needs to be in the pantry, and certainly, not all hands should be in the soup! To ensure that only authorized individuals have access to specific data, applications, or parts of your network, you need a robust system. That’s where Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) comes in. What Is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)? Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a method of regulating access to computer or network resources based on the roles of individual users within an organization. In essence ..read more

The cloud has revolutionized how organizations manage their IT, offering unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency. However, the implementation of cloud services comes with its own set of challenges, chief among them being their proper configuration. Just like even the world’s most secure lock is useless if left unlocked, the most advanced cloud services can become vulnerable if not configured correctly. This oversight can lead to significant security breaches, data losses, and compliance issues, turning what should be a technological advantage into a liability. In this articl ..read more