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Internet of Things Investigations

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A good definition of Internet of Things (“IoT”) found in Wikipedia is “the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data.” Although this is a very broad definition, it is important to understand the massive amount of information […]… Read More

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Top 10 Security Tips For Businesses That Utilize The Cloud

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Businesses must evolve their security practices in order to keep pace with ever-changing technology and the associated security threats. If they don’t, the cost of a data breach can be devastating. According to the 2016 Cost of Data Breach Study published by the Ponemon Institute, the average total cost of a data breach is $4 […]… Read More

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Mandatory Security Design Considerations for the IoT / IoE

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In the first part of this series, we have learned about the imminent risks with the IoT / IoE world and that we need to do something about it; introduced the typical C-I-A triple; as well as the concept of “openness.” Now, we continue to add several key points for the secure system design and […]… Read More

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5 Best WordPress Security Plugins to Keep Your Site Secure

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WordPress (WP) is the most popular and widely used blogging platform. It supports every kind of website, from a simple blog to a full-featured business website. Twenty-six percent of all websites globally use WordPress. As a result of this popularity, hackers and spammers have taken keen interest in breaking the security of WP-operated sites. In […]… Read More

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June 2016: The Month in Ransomware

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Last month, we covered ransomware in the month of May. Now, we will provide you with a roundup on the state of the ransomware industry as of June 2016. The article contains reports on all the new ransomware samples, the updates made to existing crypto threats, and free decryption solutions created by security enthusiasts. CryptXXX […]… Read More

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IoT / IoE: When It’s Got an IP Address, It Will Get Hacked

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Given the recent debate and increased attention on the subject, I’d like to make a couple of points for the (hopefully) greater good of the security community. Currently, most experts envision the Internet of Things (IoT) / Industrial Internet / Machine-to-Machine / Internet of Everything (IoE) as the next big wave that will come and connect […]… Read More

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Common Basic Port Scanning Techniques

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In the world of information security, port scanning is a vital part. Enterprises, organizations or regular users use port scans to probe systems for open ports and their respective services. If you think of a computer as a hallway of doors, port scanning can be compared with walking through the hallway looking for open doors. […]… Read More

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Information Security Is Not Rocket Science

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There are five basics from a technology standpoint and five basics from a management standpoint. Here are the technology basics: Strong Passwords Patch the Operating System Patch Third-Party Applications Application Whitelisting Encryption We can leave the technology to the technical people, but management needs to be involved in deciding what risks the organization should take. […]… Read More

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Surveillance Recon, We Are The Enemy

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I use encrypted chats, Tor, VPNs and other anonymity software. I do not consider myself to be a bad person, an online predator, or a cybercriminal. I also deeply detest surveillance (in all forms). Yes, I am one of those people who takes the time to avoid red-light cameras altogether, or if I absolutely have to […]… Read More

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5 Actionable Steps We Can Learn from the SWIFT Banking Attacks

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As is often the case in cybersecurity, just when you think you are writing or talking about the “issue of the day” (most recently ransomware), some other issue comes up that makes you shake your head and wonder why each of us is working so hard to secure our networks when it appears so easy […]… Read More

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