Imagine a relentless wave of alerts bombarding your cybersecurity team daily. Each alert could signal anything from a minor hiccup to a significant breach. Navigating this constant influx is the art and science of alert triage. This critical process ensures the most serious threats are identified and addressed swiftly, preventing potential disasters.  Explore the essentials of alert triage and discover actionable tips to enhance this procedure within any organization, fortifying defenses and staying ahead of cyber threats. Alert Triage: The First Line of Defense in Cybersecurity Alert tri ..read more

Securing any IT environment in today’s hyper-connected workplace is challenging. Doing so when admins don’t even know half of the devices and tools people use on a network makes it even harder. This is the problem with shadow IT — a threat that’s becoming increasingly common among businesses today. What Is Shadow IT? Shadow IT is any app, service or hardware workers use that IT departments don’t know about or haven’t authorized. Some may use personal devices to access work documents. Others may use programs they like better than the options their managers provide. Whatever the case, it often s ..read more

Addresses Rampant Proliferation of Devices at the Edge Lacking Robust Data Protection: PCs, Drones, Unmanned Vehicles, OT, IoT, and More Cigent, the leader in data protection at the edge, has introduced new secure storage drives to ensure data security for the broadest array of devices of any secure storage. Private and public sector use cases include intelligence environments, law enforcement and homeland security drones, unmanned vehicles, IoT, OT, PCs and similar devices containing highly sensitive data and/or in use in potentially hostile scenarios, and other applications. The Cigent Secu ..read more

Digital wallets have seen a significant rise in popularity as more people embrace the convenience of cashless transactions. These digital tools allow users to store their payment information securely on their smartphones or other devices. This enables quick and easy purchases online and in physical stores. Their growing popularity stems from their ability to streamline transactions, reduce the need for carrying physical cards and enhance security. But do people need to take precautions with them? Are Digital Wallets Safe? Digital wallets employ advanced security measures like encryption and to ..read more

In this increasingly digital world, top executives — especially CEOs — are prime cyberattack targets. Their access to sensitive information and influence over company operations make them lucrative victims of cybercriminals. Understanding these nine unique tactics and how to defend against them is crucial for businesses and their leaders. 1. Spear Phishing Emails Unlike generic phishing emails, spear phishing preys on specific individuals with personalized messages. Hackers often research their victims, making the emails appear legitimate and relevant. For CEOs, these emails might appear to co ..read more

In Episode S6E5 of the BSM podcast, we sit down with Ryan Smith, the founder of QFunction, to delve into the transformative power of AI and Machine Learning in cybersecurity. Ryan shares his insights on the pressing challenges businesses face in securing their data amidst the rising tide of cyberattacks and how QFunction’s innovative approach is bridging the gap where traditional tools fall short. Summary Ryan explains how QFunction leverages cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies to proactively identify cyber threats, even for businesses without extensive cybersecurity expertise. H ..read more

Businesses can pick from several encryption algorithms when securing their data, systems and communications. To determine which is best, they should compare each based on its type, use cases, strength and speed.  1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) ECC is an asymmetric encryption algorithm defined by the equation “y2 = x3 + ax + b.” Instead of relying on factoring, it leverages the complex algebraic structure of elliptical curves to convert plaintext to ciphertext. This algorithm is much stronger than many common alternatives. For instance, a 256-bit ECC key is roughly as secure as a 3,0 ..read more

Cigent Technology, Inc. has launched the Cigent Endpoint Data Protection Platform, an expert-derived solution designed to protect data from ransomware, data exfiltration, and data loss. Developed by exfiltration experts trained in the most demanding environments, the platform provides a comprehensive suite of endpoint data protection services, setting a new standard in the cybersecurity industry. It is the first commercial solution that consistently protects data on Microsoft Windows endpoint devices against all types of attacks while allowing businesses to continue operating, even during an a ..read more

In Episode S6E4, Steven Bowcut sits down with Edward Wu, the visionary Founder and CEO of Dropzone AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Summary Edward shares the journey of building Dropzone AI, the first AI SOC analyst that operates autonomously 24/7, integrating seamlessly with existing tools to deliver decision-ready reports without the need for playbooks, code, or prompts. We delve into the unique features that set Dropzone AI apart, including its ability to adapt to various environments and its cutting-edge behavioral attack detection cap ..read more

Most cybersecurity teams are under immense pressure to contain threats and recover from attacks as swiftly as possible. Fortunately, if they leverage classification methods, they can relieve some of that strain. How can data classification improve their incident response? What Is Data Classification? Data classification is the practice of organizing information into categories based on its characteristics, value or sensitivity. The goal is to make it easier to store, search for and retrieve while increasing its resiliency to unauthorized access attempts and cyber attacks.  Most organizati ..read more