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 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 […]
Why Custom IOCs Are the Key to Proactive Cybersecurity
Have you ever wondered how security professionals detect and mitigate cyberattacks before they cause chaos? The answer lies in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)—specifically, the ability to identify and act on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). But not all IOCs are created equal. While generic IOCs, like lists of suspicious IPs or file hashes, are widely shared, […]
Are You Ready for the Cybersecurity Challenges of 2025?
The cybersecurity landscape in the Asia Pacific is evolving rapidly, with 2025 poised to bring a wave of sophisticated threats and opportunities. Palo Alto Networks recently outlined key trends that organisations in the region should prepare for, offering a glimpse into the future of cyber resilience. Unified Security Platforms: The End of Fragmentation In 2025, […]
Finastra Investigates Data Breach as Hacker Claims to Sell Stolen Data
Could your financial institution’s data be at risk? Finastra, a UK-based fintech giant that serves over 8,000 financial institutions worldwide, is investigating a significant data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen sensitive information and offered it for sale on a dark web forum. The breach allegedly stems from a compromised file-transfer platform used […]