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 is RMM? Remote monitoring and management (RMM) is a type of IT software that managed service providers (MSPs) use to monitor users’ devices, endpoints, and networks. RMM works through a small footprint called an “agent” that an MSP installs on clients’ devices, such as workstations, servers, and mobile devices. The agents share information about […]
What is a Data Trust Strategy? Most business leaders believe that their organizations are making their data and data usage more trustworthy, though consumers tend to disagree. According to a PwC survey1, 55% of business leaders say that consumers trust them more with their data than they did two years prior, but only 21% of […]
What is Data Exfiltration? A critical function of computer and network security is keeping sensitive data inaccessible to unauthorized entities. Data exfiltration is a cybercrime that poses a serious threat to computer network security. Data exfiltration is a form of illegal leakage of sensitive data from a particular individual or organizational system. Google explains data […]
What are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are measures of performance. They are commonly used to help an organization track progress towards long-term organizational goals by defining and evaluating performance progress. A McKinsey survey reveals that boards share frustration with top executives due to the lack of effective integrated approaches to cyber risk management and […]
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 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 is a Security.txt File? Organizations adopt a wide variety of disclosure policies and cybersecurity practices, but these are often a mystery to the security researchers tasked with informing an organization about security vulnerabilities or data leaks. A common scenario is a security researcher finding sensitive information from an organization for sale on the dark […]