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5 Best Practices for Ensuring Secure Software Deployment

Author(s):

Adam Smith, Content Writer, Contenterist

5 Best Practices for Secure Software Deployment

Security is a part of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that needs to be made a part of every cycle process, especially deployment. Secure software deployment does not start when the software is being deployed; it starts way back when the first line of code is written. Here are some secure software development best … Read more

The Importance of WAAP for Businesses Today

Author(s):

Vinugayathri Chinnasamy, Senior Content Writer, Indusface

The Importance of WAAP for Businesses Today

Web applications and APIs today form the core of an organization’s interface with its customers, partners, and other stakeholders. Given their growing public use and prevalence and the growing range of threats facing them, the protection of web applications and APIs has become imperative for every organization. What is WAAP?  Web Application and API Protection … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity by Industry

Author(s):

Frankie Wallace, ,

Cybersecurity by Industry

The cybersecurity risks of each industry vary as much as the tools each sector uses. Some industries will get greater attention from hackers looking for valuable financial data. Sectors related to infrastructure are often targeted to cause disruption. This means professionals in each industry have to tailor their approach to cybersecurity.  Let’s review some of … Read more

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Mental Health Services

Author(s):

Frankie Wallace, ,

Cybersecurity in Mental Health

The importance of cybersecurity in the modern world cannot be understated. Over the last two years, we’ve seen cybercrime take off as criminals attempt to leverage pandemic fears and insecurities to steal money from the average citizen. COVID-19 birthed a second pandemic of cybercrime, and those using virtual tools for mental health services are uniquely … Read more

Is the Cyber Kill Chain Model the Ultimate Solution to Rising Ransomware Attacks?

Author(s):

Waqas S, Cybersecurity Journalist, DontSpoof

Cyber Kill Chain Model

Ransomware attacks have long since been on a steady rise, wreaking havoc and destruction within the cybersecurity industry. Since the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, there has been a 148% rise in ransomware attacks.  The situation in 2021 was alarming as the number of attacks continued increasing. The year 2021 saw some of the worst ransomware … Read more

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Deploying DMARC in Your Organization

Author(s):

Harry Wilson, Head of Digital Marketing Department, Globex Outreach

Deploying DMARC

Currently, most organizations understand the importance of deploying Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) to stay safe from the rising email fraud cases. DMARC protects your business’ trusted domains from endless email spoofing and cybersecurity attacks. Deploying this email authentication protocol prevents spoofers and phishers from exploring vulnerabilities in your email domain, which helps … Read more