How Automation and AI Can Help Close the Security Talent Gap
Cyber threats are at an all-time high, with threat actors launching sophisticated attacks at-will to exploit vulnerabilities and breach networks. The biggest vulnerability enterprises face, however, is not technical. Rather. it is the workforce. Many security teams worldwide remain understaffed and face increasing workloads. The talent gap is widening year after year, with an estimated […]
Quishing: The Rising Threat & Dangers of QR Code Phishing
Hackers thrive in social engineering attacks through their ingenuity and ability to innovate. Their latest innovation is quishing or QR code phishing. Quishing attacks deceive recipients into scanning a QR code that contains malicious content. Victims who scan a legitimate-looking QR code get redirected to a phishing website or download malware. Hackers layer their malicious […]
From Social Engineering to DMARC Abuse: How to Protect Against Hackers
Hackers have the going good of late. They launch sophisticated attacks and get away with it more often than not. A big reason for their success is their ability to adopt the latest technologies and refine tactics. They sustain their high success rate in social engineering attacks by using innovative methods. They prey on human […]
Why Your Business Needs AI-Powered Threat Intelligence Today
Businesses today face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Threat actors have weaponised artificial intelligence (AI) to launch targeted attacks with unimaginable precision and speeds. The scale and breadth of attacks have also increased. At any given time, there are 300+ known threat actors active, each with unique motivations and tactics. Darktrace reports a 135% […]
How Digital Maturity Improves CyberSecurity
Tech adoption and digital transformation have become indispensable for businesses operating in today’s digital environment. But many enterprises remain unable to control technology. They become subservient to technology, allowing technology to dictate how they run their business. Others suffer from the ill effects of technology, such as cyber-attacks, and may end up in a net […]
Six Ways CIOs Can Protect Their Organisations from Data-Related Threats
Cybercriminals keep developing new attacks and increasing the intensity of their attacks. They make more targeted attacks than before and expand their net to include smaller businesses. In 2022, 69% of organisations that suffered cyber attacks were victims of targeted attacks. 39% of UK small businesses reported suffering a cyber attack. Most attacks target sensitive […]
De-Risk Your Technology Infrastructure with These Cybersecurity Practices
Digitisation has unlocked a world of possibilities. But it is also a treacherous minefield of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The interconnected digital economy makes every company, big or small, a potential target for cyber attackers. Today’s tech infrastructure and the connected ecosystems are extensive and shifting. Many users access the infrastructure daily and share information. Lurking cyber […]
Mitigating the risks of insider threats to your organisation’s cybersecurity
Do you know that over one of every three enterprises worldwide has suffered from cyberattacks or cybersecurity risks due to insider threats? In monetary terms, the damage to business due to credential theft by rogue insiders in 2020 was $27.9 million. What are insider threats? Insider threats are cybersecurity risks that originate from within the […]
Where is the Future of Cybersecurity Heading?
Cybersecurity has always been a game of one-upmanship between threat actors and security experts. The never-ending cycle of threats and mitigation followed by newer threats shows no signs of abating anytime soon. Here are the top developments in cyber security that will dominate 2023. 1. Increased adoption of Artificial Intelligence Threat actors have started to […]
7 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023
Cybersecurity is evolving. New threats emerge, some old ones disappear, and the threat landscape shifts constantly. Here are seven general trends that will shape cybersecurity in 2023. 1. Growing Threats in 5G, IoT and other connected devices The most frequent and common type of security incidents in 2023 will involve IoT sensors and smart devices. […]
Top Seven Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022-23
The stakes of cybersecurity have increased in the post-COVID digital-first world. Cyber attackers have become more professional. They launch sophisticated AI-based attacks at will. Remote work and the proliferation of IoT render conventional security apparatus obsolete. Most employees access the network from outside the firewall, rendering conventional firewalls inefficient. The increase in remote endpoints, owing […]
Is Today’s Cybersecurity Meeting Demands?
Cybersecurity has acquired critical dimensions in today’s digital-first economy. Enterprises have become more dependent on technology than ever before. Working from home, collaborating with remote partners, and eCommerce has become the norm. But such online activities create new risks for the enterprise. The tech landscape has become complex, multi-faceted, and constantly changing. These changed realities […]
