ExisorWhat are Safe Mobile Apps? Managing mobile applications can be a complicated task, as there is a lot of information to digest and permissions to monitor. In order to protect yourself from device and data compromise, consider the following tips to help ensure the apps you are downloading are reasonably safe: Download apps from official […]
What is InfoSec? Information security, aka InfoSec, refers to the processes and tools that are designed and deployed to protect sensitive business information from unauthorized modification, disruption, destruction, and inspection1. InfoSec encompasses physical and environmental security, access control, and cybersecurity, and often includes technologies such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), deception tools, endpoint detection […]
What is Ransomware Prevention and Protection? Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable1. This is often done using malicious code to rapidly encrypt files with public-key RSA encryption, and then deleting those files if their ransom demands are […]
What is Third-Party Cyber Risk Management? Many organizations have relationships with partners, vendors, and other third parties in order to conduct day-to-day operations. Supply chain attacks have been on the rise due to the fact that the supply chain ecosystem is an attractive vector to cyberattackers, with a single attack evolving quickly to include many […]
What is Office Relocation Cybersecurity Risk Management? Whether your whole organization is relocating, or you are simply transitioning to a home office, there are many cybersecurity considerations that will help to ensure that your move is smooth and secure. The following tips can help guide the transition to your new space: Data protection. Classify all […]
What is Enterprise Security? Enterprise security includes various technologies, strategies, techniques, and processes used in securing information and IT assets against unauthorized access and risks that may violate the confidentiality, integrity, or availability (referred to as the “CIA triad”) of these systems. Enterprise security includes the protection of data as it flows across networks, the […]
What are Cybersecurity Risk Assessments? There are several tools available for assessing both specific and broad cybersecurity risks. Consider performing risk assessments at the organizational level as well as subscribing to alerts regarding larger-scale threats. The following risk assessment may be used to classify risks to systems in your organization1: The Center for Internet Security […]
What are Business VPNs? Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow users to safely connect to another network on over the internet by encrypting the connection from their device, making the internet connection more secure and private. Organizations use VPNs to secure remote connections to the internet to protect their data from being compromised. Business VPNs are […]
What are IoT Botnets? IoT. With the rising number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, there is a concurrent rise in IoT botnet threats from cyberattackers. IoT refers to 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, […]
What is Malicious Code? Malicious code refers to unwanted files or programs that can cause harm to a computer or compromise data that is stored on a computer1. Malicious code are auto-executable applications that take many forms such as Java applets, ActiveX controls, pushed content, plug-ins, scripting languages, and other languages that are designed to […]