Do you collect error and event logs from your systems? Why? Some might say ‘because we are supposed to’ or ‘so that we can perform post-event analysis’. A few might say that they actively review them. I recall telling my internal auditors we simply do not have the manpower to review logs on a regular…
DetailsThere is no denying that the importance of cyber security has bubbled to the surface within the minds of most company leaders. With frequent headlines about breaches and the fact that cyber-attacks are increasing every year, companies are concerned about the growing threat. Organizational leaders have tasked their IT leaders with the daunting responsibility of ensuring that…
DetailsDon’t worry, you’re not alone. According to an Intel Security poll, “37% of people forget a password at least once a week”4. There is no debating that the use of passwords is a necessity in both work and personal lives. The premise is that credential-based authorization is used to provide appropriate access to systems/data and protect…
DetailsWhat does social media mean to you? You may use it for personal reasons to interact and communicate with friends and family Businesses use to promote their brand and interact with customers Hackers view it as a new frontier for cyber-attacks. They are using social media as a tool to perform reconnaissance and a platform to…
DetailsWhen it comes to cybersecurity, are you proactive or reactive? I think it is safe to say that most IT leaders strive to be proactive in managing their environment. Many try to implement tools which monitor and alert when a device fails or hit a resource threshold. But from a security perspective, too many organizations…
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