Author Archives: David Bisson

‘Clear and Present Danger’: Why Cybersecurity Risk Management Needs to Keep Evolving

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The phrase ‘future-proof’ is seductive. We want to believe technology prepares us for the future. But with threat actors and developers in an arms race to breach and protect, cybersecurity risk — and cybersecurity risk management — are always changing. As a recent report by World Economic Forum shows, businesses and other entities should know […]

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Cybersecurity Gaps and Opportunities in the Logistics Industry

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Shipping and logistics is, in many ways, the backbone of our lives and businesses. What business doesn’t benefit from fresh food or a timely delivery? Unfortunately, this industry is open to cyberattacks just like anyone else. Luckily, groups in the trucking and logistics industry aren’t powerless to address these challenges. Check out how you can […]

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Manufacturing Cybersecurity Threats and How To Face Them

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With manufacturing cybersecurity threats on the rise, what should companies know about protecting their digital assets in the future?  Risks to Security in Manufacturing The number of ransomware incidents involving the manufacturing sector increased 156% between the first quarters of 2019 and 2020. Later in 2020, ransomware actors demanded $17 million from a laptop maker […]

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Kia Motors America: Ransomware Not Behind Extended Systems Outage

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Kia Motors America stated that a ransomware attack was not the apparent cause of an extended systems outage affecting the automobile dealer’s IT systems. It all started with an error message…
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Braced for Impact: Fostering Good Cloud Security Posture Management

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Starting off on the right foot in digital defense today means having good Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM). Although it can be challenging to adopt, this set of strategies and tools manages and orchestrates cloud security in ways other tactics don’t. It shows gaps might arise between organizations’ stated cloud defense policies, their actual posture […]

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Global Law Firm Attributes Data Breach to Compromise at File Sharing Provider

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An international law firm attributed a data breach to a compromise at a cloud solutions company that provides file-sharing services. According to the Wall Street Journal, a threat actor claimed to have stolen data from global law firm Jones Day an… Continue reading Global Law Firm Attributes Data Breach to Compromise at File Sharing Provider→

Network Segmentation Series: What is It?

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This is the first in a series of three blog posts about network segmentation.  Many businesses are looking to augment their defenses by changing their approach to network security. Take the heightened awareness around building zero trust networks, for instance. Embracing the shift to zero trust will require users to address the threat of lateral movement. […]

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Beyond Text Messages: How to Secure 2FA Against Phone Authentication Scams

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If you or your employees access protected information with authentication codes sent to a cell phone, you might want to rethink your plan. Two-factor authentication (2FA) using text messages can fall prey to phone authentication scams. That’s not to say 2FA itself is a problem. You should keep using it, and many groups have turned […]

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Boost Your Organization’s Digital Security With Zero Trust

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Organizations are increasingly creating zero trust policies to augment their digital security postures. According to Infosecurity Magazine, 15% of organizations say they implemented a zero trust policy by the end of 2019. An additional 59% of participants revealed their intention to create a policy of their own within the next 12 months. To understand why […]

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Attacker Hacked into Florida City’s Water Treatment Plant, Attempted to Poison Water Supply

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An attacker hacked into a Florida city’s water treatment plan and attempted to leverage that access to poison the municipality’s water supply.  According to WTSP-TV, an operator at the water treatment plan in the 15,000-person City of Oldsmar, Florida … Continue reading Attacker Hacked into Florida City’s Water Treatment Plant, Attempted to Poison Water Supply→