ExisorWhat are the Security Threats to IoT Devices? The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection and communication between internet-enabled physical devices. The growth of such devices has been explosive, as smart devices such as wearables, sensors, phones, cars, appliances, and household gadgets are becoming increasingly prevalent in more and more aspects of daily living. […]
What are the Threats of Ransomware to the Remote Workforce? PwC’s report Cyber Threats 2022 found ransomware incidents in 2022 made ransomware to be a major cybersecurity threat faced by organizations of many sizes and in many sectors. 1 Threat actors were able to circumvent security measures and successfully infect networks, from manufacturing to retail […]
What are Steps to Take for Employee Offboarding? Establishing and following an IT protocol for offboarding employees is a critical, but often overlooked, cybersecurity protection activity. More often than not, an organization cannot predict how/why/when an employee will exit the organization, so having a plan in place that can be applied in any kind of […]
How are Web Applications Securely Coded? As organizations become more mindful of the critical role of cybersecurity in their business, they are increasingly interested in web application development with security at the forefront. A savvy developer with a security mindset will engage in coding practices such as the following recommendations from the Open Web Application […]
What is IT Monitoring? IT monitoring is the process of gathering metrics about the operations of an IT environment’s hardware and software to ensure that the equipment is available and performing to the level expected and necessary to maintain your business. This is achieved by using trends to validate infrastructure updates before applications or services […]
What are Security Misconfigurations? Security misconfigurations are a result of security settings not being defined or implemented, and default values are maintained. This typically means that configuration settings do not comply with industry security standards which are critical to maintaining security and reducing risk. Security misconfigurations happen most often when a system administrator or database […]
What are the Security Risks of Remote Productivity Apps? Due to the rise in remote working, more of us than ever are utilizing productivity application to facilitate meetings, to collaborate, and to share files and information. While productivity apps such as Slack and Teams have robust security features, there are still many potential vulnerabilities that […]
What Security Features Protect WordPress? WordPress takes security on their platform seriously, but that does not mean that your organization does not carry a heavy load of responsibility for ensuring that your WordPress site is protected from security vulnerabilities. The following are aspects of your WordPress environment that will need attention in order to ensure […]
What is Heuristic Analysis? The term “heuristic virus” is a nickname for a malware called Heur.Invader. Heur.Invader malware can disable antivirus software, modify security settings, and install additional malicious software onto a computer. Adware and Trojans are examples of heuristic viruses. Heuristic analysis refers to the methods employed by antivirus programs designed to detect previously […]
What Types of Cybersecurity Threats are we Facing Today? The cybersecurity threat landscape continues to feature cyberattackers exploiting vulnerabilities resulting from the global implications of the pandemic.1 Supply chain cyberattacks. Supply chain cyberattackers continue to exploit vulnerabilities in organizations that lack monitoring and use those weaknesses to perform cyberattacks such as data breaches and malware […]