Author Archives: Douglas Bonderud

Back to basics: Better security in the AI era

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLM) and IoT solutions has created a new security landscape. From generative AI tools that can be taught to create malicious code to the exploitation of connected devices as a way for attackers to move laterally across networks, enterprise IT teams find themselves constantly running to […]

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Cost of a data breach 2023: Financial industry impacts

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According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, 15% more than in 2020. In response, 51% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity spending this year. For the financial industry, however, global statistics don’t tell the whole story. Finance firms […]

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2022 Industry Threat Recap: Energy

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In 2022, 10.7% of observed cyberattacks targeted the energy industry, according to the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023. This puts energy in fourth place overall — the same as the year prior and behind manufacturing, finance and insurance and professional and business services. The report notes that this reduction in total cyberattacks may be partly […]

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Locks, Stocks and Brokers: Hackers and Insider Trading

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On February 14, 2023, a Russian national and owner of Moscow cybersecurity firm M-13 was found guilty of wire fraud, securities fraud and conspiracy to obtain unauthorized access to computers. Vladislav Klyushin was charged along with four other men — Ivan Yermakov, Nikolai Rumiantcev, Mikhail Irzak and Igor Sladkov. However, Klyushin was the only one […]

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Now You SIEM, Now You Don’t —Six Failures of Cybersecurity

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Security information and event management (SIEM) frameworks are essential for enterprises to monitor, manage and mitigate the impact of evolving cyberattacks. As the number of threats and the financial impact of breaches increase, these frameworks are even more crucial. Consider ransomware. Since 2020, more than 130 different strains of these encryption and extortion efforts have […]

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New Year, Same Risks? Six Cyber Resilience Resolutions for a Safer 2022

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2021 was a banner year for cyber attacks. Compared to 2020, last year saw a 50% increase in attacks per week on corporate networks, even as the total cost of managing a cyber attack rose by 10%, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021. Add in the ongoing shift to hybrid work […]

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Active Ransomware Recovery: Five Steps for Success

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When it comes to ransomware, it’s a matter of when not if. The data tells the tale. Both the volume and types of ransomware attacks are on the rise. Plus, attackers aren’t just after enterprises. They now target businesses of all shapes and sizes. That way, they increase their chances of breaching security perimeters and […]

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Supply Chain Attack: What It Is (and What to Do About It)

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The past two years have delivered major disruptions for supply chains. The pandemic pushed supply chain attack issues front-and-center, with disruptions up 67% in 2020 and problems expected to persist as global markets adjust to ‘new normal’ operations. Increasing reliance on digital supply solutions, however, has also set the stage for increasing supply chain attacks. […]

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What is Web Application Security? A Protective Primer for Security Professionals

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Evolving threats put applications at risk. Robust web application security can help prevent compromise before it happens. Not sure where to start? Our protective primer has you covered. What Is Web Application Security?  Web application security focuses on the reduction of threats through the identification, analysis and remediation of potential weaknesses or vulnerabilities. While the bulk […]

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Beyond Ransomware: Four Threats Facing Companies Today

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The recent DarkSide attack makes it clear: no system is safe from ransomware. And while the attackers say they weren’t out to hurt anyone, only to make money, the impact is the same. It could lead to potential disruptions of critical services across the country. At the same time, it stokes fears that similar attacks […]

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