Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace

Europol has supported the dismantling of a sophisticated criminal network responsible for facilitating large-scale online fraud. In an operation led by the Hanover Police Department (Polizeidirektion Hannover) and the Verden Public Prosecutor’s Office … Continue reading Law enforcement shuts down Manson Market cybercrime marketplace→

Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data

As the era of quantum computing draws closer, businesses face a new and unprecedented threat to data security: “Q-day.” This looming turning point—when quantum machines can break traditional encryption with ease—has the potential to upend c… Continue reading Preparing for Q-day: The essential role of cloud migration in securing enterprise data→

Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy

Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not only… Continue reading Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy→

70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained

The geographic distribution of open-source contributions introduces geopolitical risks that organizations must urgently consider, especially with rising nation-state attacks, according to Lineaje. Open-source code risks rise with anonymous contribution… Continue reading 70% of open-source components are poorly or no longer maintained→

65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity

High-risk access exists throughout the workplace, in almost every job role, proving that the time has come for organizations to re-think the way they protect their workforce, according to CyberArk. CyberArk surveyed 14,003 employees in the UK, USA, Fra… Continue reading 65% of office workers bypass cybersecurity to boost productivity→

Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow

The cyber world needs your expertise. However, the security leaders of tomorrow require a broad set of skills that job experience alone does not arm you with. What do organizations demand? And how can you acquire the technical and soft skills that driv… Continue reading Whitepaper: 9 traits of effective cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow→

Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays

In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large cha… Continue reading Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays→

5 reasons to double down on network security

Cybersecurity programs have evolved significantly over the past few decades. The advent of cloud computing shattered the conventional corporate perimeter, forcing organizations to update their defense strategies. Today, with the rise of work-from-anywh… Continue reading 5 reasons to double down on network security→