Zero trust is the security way forward. If you have been aware of the cybersecurity industry, then you know that this term has been around for quite some time now. Zero trust essentially means that setting external perimeters to keep the external threats at bay is just not enough anymore. The zero-trust policy assumes that threats exist internally as well as externally, and anybody who needs access in a corporate ecosystem has to be validated—”always verify, never trust”. And this is a valid way of looking at security, the Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report, states that inside ..read more

You can hear Christmas carols, lights flood the streets, you can smell freshly baked cookies, and the mission to decorate your Christmas tree is on—the holiday season is here. The season of giving brings a lot of joy all around—whether you celebrate it or not, the festive season is sure to rub off on you while holiday-themed movies are upon every other TV channel. This is usually the time where most of us log off from work to enjoy the festivities or to simply be with family and friends. Some of you may still be working remotely throughout the holidays. Some might work for a couple of days and ..read more

Zero trust is the security way forward. If you have been aware of the cybersecurity industry, then you know that this term has been around for quite some time now. Zero trust essentially means that setting external perimeters to keep the external threats at bay is just not enough anymore. The zero-trust policy assumes that threats exist internally as well as externally, and anybody who needs access in a corporate ecosystem has to be validated—”always verify, never trust”. And this is a valid way of looking at security, the Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report, states that inside ..read more

While most of us believe that cyber attackers would be wary of human intelligence to combat cybercrimes; attackers have a different way of thinking. They sure are aware of security barriers the human intellect creates, but they know they can overcome these barriers by exploiting just one factor- Human Psychology. Essentially, this is known as “Social Engineering.” What is Social Engineering? As Kevin Mitnick, renowned security consulted who was once a convicted hacker quotes, “A company can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption and othe ..read more

While most of us believe that cyber attackers would be wary of human intelligence to combat cybercrimes; attackers have a different way of thinking. They sure are aware of security barriers the human intellect creates, but they know they can overcome these barriers by exploiting just one factor- Human Psychology. Essentially, this is known as “Social Engineering.” What is Social Engineering? As Kevin Mitnick, renowned security consulted who was once a convicted hacker quotes, “A company can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on firewalls, intrusion detection systems and encryption and othe ..read more

You can hear Christmas carols, lights flood the streets, you can smell freshly baked cookies, and the mission to decorate your Christmas tree is on—the holiday season is here. The season of giving brings a lot of joy all around—whether you celebrate it or not, the festive season is sure to rub off on you while holiday-themed movies are upon every other TV channel. This is usually the time where most of us log off from work to enjoy the festivities or to simply be with family and friends. Some of you may still be working remotely throughout the holidays. Some might work for a couple of days and ..read more

Everything you need to know about Authentication Without knowing your potential purchase in-depth, you could make critical errors during evaluation. Read more to avoid getting stuck with something you procured on half-knowledge. What is Authentication? Authentication refers to the process of proving an identity over a network. Usually, this is done by providing credentials; an agreed piece of information shared between the user and the system. The most common authentication mechanism involves a username and a password. But there are others. In this ebook we will cover all the common elemen ..read more

Your IoT Devices might be at Risk! But How? If you think your IoT devices are just connected to your own network, think again! IoT devices are usually connected to a network with internet access. And hackers can take control of the devices quite easily. Consumer IoT (internet of things) devices are ‘smart’ devices which link up with your network for increased capabilities. Some IoT devices include smart lights, smart kitchen appliances, smartwatches, and smart cars. Such devices are becoming common in most households. But there is a caveat to the increased convenience and functionality. Io ..read more

What is the role of a CMO in Cybersecurity? The need for CMO in cybersecurity Marketers are storytellers. They represent your brand in multiple ways, weave stories based on the essence of your brand. They are essentially the face of your organization to the outside world, providing sneak peeks into your company, generating enough curiosity to get to you through different media. The conductor of this orchestra is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This section of the C-suite wears multiple hats, and ought to have several tricks up their sleeve to make marketing happen. Customer engagement, d ..read more

What are the benefits of User Behavior Analytics(UBA)? Users can be a vital link to every organization. Each user has his/her unique attributes such as typing speed, login attempts, swiping their card, etc. that can be used by the organization to improve the cyber-security posture. So, let’s know how exactly you can (and not let cyber attackers) leverage the user’s unique activity patterns to combat massive cyber attacks even before they occur. Understanding User Behavior Analytics (UBA) Users can be any one- customer, employee, third-party, or a partner. UBA tracks, collects and monitors ..read more