People don’t often think about the ambiguities that come with human language. They use language as an intuitive behavior to pass information using semantic cues such as signs, images and words. It is the easiest thing to learn since it comes more naturally as one grows; it can be trained and is repeatable. However, what … Read more
It’s About Time 42:54. Minutes and seconds. That’s how fast the average ransomware variant encrypts 100,000 files and locks out a user. 04:09. That’s the few minutes and seconds Lockbit could take to encrypt 53 GB of data. Take a look at the cyber threat maps at FireEye, Checkpoint, and Digital Attack Map for views … Read more
Cloud computing has been revolutionizing the IT industry in the last couple of years. As a relatively new technology, cloud computing has changed the way both companies and individuals go about handling the required resources. Namely, the cloud is often cheaper, faster, and more reliable than an on-premise environment, which is why cloud technology is … Read more
Patch management is an essential part of sustaining IT services in this era of malware and growing cyber threats. Letting your guard down in network security makes your organization an easy target for cybercriminals. The responsibility for keeping the network safe and guarded is a herculean task, but automating the process can make any system … Read more
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are becoming increasingly important in the IT management industry. The role of an MSP does not just stop with monitoring, managing, and maintaining the IT services of their clients; it extends to keeping a close watch on everyday IT developments and proactively securing clients’ IT networks against cyberthreats. To balance all … Read more
An Intrusion Prevention System – or an IPS – is a network security technology (and control system) that monitors networks and traffic for any vulnerability exploits or malicious activity. IPS will automatically either allow or deny the detected traffic (good or bad) based on its established ruleset. An Intrusion Detection System – or an IDS … Read more
Adding automation to your workflow can streamline tasks and boost productivity. Indeed, with advances in technology, more companies are jumping on the trend and reaping the benefits. However, adoption will undoubtedly impact your company’s security. Here are five things you should know to reduce security risks caused by automation. Prioritize Security in Automation One issue … Read more
