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Patience and persistence trump technology in SolarWinds attack

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Lou Covey 1619 Views 0 Comments attacks, expert, Opinion 6 min read

As soon as the SolarWinds breach hit the news, press releases started pouring out of the cyber security industry with claims that their products or services would have prevented the breach, but talking to people in the trenches, that is a dangerous claim to believe. The truth it, human error and intention can defeat any security protocol or technology. We talked to Matthew Rosenquist and Steve Hanna about the only way to deal with security: vigilance.

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Expert on SolarWinds breach: 21st Century Espionage

December 28, 2020December 24, 2020 Editor's Desk 1113 Views 0 Comments expert, Opinion 6 min read

By now, eryone knows about SolarWinds. Rumors have it that this was coordinated on state level. We talked to Prof. Yannakogeorgos and asked about his assessment of the matter.

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COVID-19 Phishing Scams and Malware

December 21, 2020December 16, 2020 Christie Simon 1212 Views 0 Comments expert, Opinion, phishing 5 min read

For 2020, a popular proverb might need to be rewritten to “shooting phish in a barrel”. Phishing scams are at a record high – read how to keep your business protected in this article.

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Embracing automation to level the cyber security playing field

December 18, 2020December 12, 2020 Dave Henderson 1212 Views 0 Comments attacks, expert, Opinion 4 min read

Organisations spend millions to be protected against cyber attacks. But how? Automation could be part of the answer – read why in our latest feature.

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Security for Everybody or Security for Nobody

December 14, 2020December 7, 2020 Tom Madsen and Anders Hoegh Olesen 1190 Views 0 Comments encryption, expert, Opinion 6 min read

Authorities do have a legitimate need for access to communication and electronic devices. But a blanket master key to the encryption is a massive threat to our individual privacy and security. Read the comment from Tom Madsen and his Colleague Anders Hoegh Olesen on the encryption backdoor planned by the EU.

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COVID19 and US Politics dominated security news in 2020

December 11, 2020December 7, 2020 Lou Covey 1460 Views 0 Comments editorial, expert, Opinion 4 min read

The security concerns of the 2020 election brought digital security to the forefront of the Western world’s attention and the buzz phrase “zero trust” went from tech company lip service to an actual technology feature. And for good reason. The biggest problem in digital security is not technological but human. People just didn’t want to make the effort to keep their data secure.

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Cybersecurity’s crystal ball: Security experts predict what’s in store in 2021

December 7, 2020December 6, 2020 Editor's Desk 2169 Views 0 Comments attacks, basics, Opinion, risk 5 min read

2020 is a year that nobody could have predicted, and one that few will forget. Looking ahead to 2021, we will undoubtedly be presented with new challenges and evolving threats. 7 cybersecurity experts on what we can expect next year.

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Are Cybersecurity Audits a Hassle or a Blessing in Disguise?

December 4, 2020May 6, 2021 FNU Divyanka 1667 Views 1 Comment certification, expert, governance, Opinion 5 min read

Cybersecurity audits do not deserve a bad reputation. But this attitude misses the point: a cybersecurity audit can be a multimillion-dollar blessing in disguise.

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Why Emotet Waves Keep Crashing and How to Make Them Stop

December 1, 2020November 22, 2020 Shimon Oren 1750 Views 0 Comments 5 min read

Emotet is one of the most dangerous and persistent cyberthreats currently in the wild. Why that is and how to stop it explains Shimon Oren in his excellent article.

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Do we Really need new tools?

November 27, 2020November 19, 2020 Tom Madsen 1073 Views 0 Comments expert, Opinion, risk 5 min read

Does cybersecurity vendors offer too many tools for their customers, with too many features customers won’t use anyway, increasing complexity and risk to the environment they set out to protect? A question to think about – what are your thoughts? Talk back and let us know!