The Growing Threat of Ransomware: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Attack
In February 2024, a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, made headlines, highlighting a troubling trend: the vulnerability of data-rich healthcare organizations to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. This attack, which resulted in a $22 million ransom payment in bitcoin, underscores how ransomware has become one of the most lucrative forms of cybercrime. However, […]
Breaking the Silo: Unlocking the Power of a Cybersecurity Mesh
Organizations are forecasted to spend a staggering $208.7 billion on IT security and risk management tools in 2024, according to Gartner. Despite this massive investment, a report from Accenture reveals that 74% of CEOs lack confidence in their organization’s cybersecurity posture. Why the disconnect? The root issue isn’t the lack of tools—it’s the inefficiencies caused […]
AWS Launches Security Incident Response Service
Early last December 2024, AWS unveiled a powerful new service designed to enhance how organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents. This innovative Security Incident Response service leverages automation, streamlined processes, and expert support to provide rapid and effective incident management across the entire lifecycle of a security event. Proactive, Automated Security […]
Is Your Organization Prepared to Address the Surge in Cyber Vulnerabilities?
In recent months, high-profile vulnerabilities have made headlines, from the Apple Shortcuts Vulnerability to the Ivanti VPN Vulnerability. These incidents highlight a stark reality: organizations are struggling to close the gap between vulnerability discovery and resolution. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities within just 15 days of discovery, yet […]
Cybersecurity for SMBs: Rising Threats and the Path to Protection
Cyberattacks are no longer just a concern for large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals. According to Vanson Bourne’s “The State of SMB Cybersecurity in 2024”, 94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cybersecurity attack, a sharp rise from 64% in 2019. Alarmingly, 89% of SMBs worry […]
Beyond Perimeters: A Modern Approach to Cybersecurity
Traditional security measures are no longer enough to protect sensitive enterprise systems and data. Today’s cyber threats demand a shift in approach—one that goes beyond static defenses and incorporates identity management, endpoint security, supply chain protection, and cyber resilience. Here’s how organizations can adapt to these evolving challenges and secure their digital ecosystems effectively. 1. […]
Guarding Against Supply Chain Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat
In today’s digital landscape, cybercriminals have increasingly turned to vulnerabilities in widely-used IT and security tools to launch devastating attacks. Recent incidents demonstrate how quickly these tools can become prime targets: Ivanti enterprise VPNs: A zero-day vulnerability was exploited to deploy the backdoor DSLog. TeamCity: Attackers from the APT29 group leveraged a remote code execution […]
Cybersecurity’s Greatest Vulnerability: The Human Factor
Organizations worldwide are set to spend $212 billion on cybersecurity in 2025, a 15.1% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner. But while businesses continue to pour resources into advanced tools and systems, cybercriminals are targeting something technology alone can’t fix: the human element. In fact, 68% of breaches in 2024 involved the human […]
The 8 Steps to Seamless Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Migration
Transitioning from traditional WAN architectures to a modern Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) model is more than a technological shift—it’s a strategic evolution. Success depends on a well-planned, phased approach that minimizes disruption while maximizing return on investment. With careful planning, organizations can achieve secure, agile, and future-ready networks. Here are eight essential steps to […]
The Evolving Game of Cybersecurity: How Attackers Evade Detection and How You Can Respond
Cybersecurity is a never-ending contest where attackers and defenders constantly try to outsmart each other. As attackers refine their evasion tactics to slip past defenses, cybersecurity professionals must adapt, staying one step ahead to protect their systems. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most sophisticated evasion techniques used by attackers today and share […]