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Cybersecurity is a game of confidence against the odds
When it comes to cybersecurity there are really two forms of confidence that need to be instilled in any organization. The first derived from being certain that an appropriate level of defense has been implemented based on the risk the organization faces. The second is that the business itself is resilient enough to bounce back […]
Cyber News Rundown: Phishing through Email Filter
Reading Time: ~2 min.Email Phishers Find New Filter Bypass Since email filters have gained popularity over the last decade, scammers have been forced to adapt their attacks. To bypass a normal URL filter that would check for malicious links, these scammers have found a way to alter the “document relationship” file (xml.rels) and continue to push out harmful […]
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Avoid Unsecure IoT: Smart Device Shopping Tips
Reading Time: ~3 min.“Internet of things” (IoT) is a term that’s becoming increasingly commonplace in our daily lives. Internet-connected devices are being designed and implemented at a rapid clip, especially in our own homes. The internet is not just at our fingertips anymore, but also at our beck and call with smart speakers and digital assistants. It’s easy […]
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The third pillar to actionable cloud security – Network Security (NetSec)
This post is the fifth in a series of eight on the five pillars to actionable cloud security. For the rest of the series, visit the Five Pillars blog page here Many organizations make the mistake of beginning their cloud security framework discussions around NetSec, as this was traditionally how they secured on-premises infrastructure, since […]
Cyber-criminals versus white hats: The battle continues in 2019
It’s an epic confrontation seemingly without end. On the dark side: a sophisticated global underground economy worth potentially trillions of dollars. On the other: a balkanised group of law enforcement organisations, security researchers, vendors, academics, and national governments. Already this year, we’ve seen both sides make their first moves. The only thing that’s certain is […]
Digital business transformation requires zero-trust
When it comes to cybersecurity the primary enemy is integration. Without integration, all our applications and systems would be inherently secure. Alas, most applications only provide business value when they are connected to another application. The inherent problem that creates from a cybersecurity perspective is any IT environment is only as robust as its weakest […]
Cyber News Rundown: Photography Site Breached
Reading Time: ~2 min.Popular Photography Site Breached A major photography site, 500px, recently discovered they had suffered a data breach in July of last year. Data ranging from name and email addresses, to birthdates and user locations, were comprised. While the company did confirm no customer payment data is stored on their servers, all 15+ million users are […]
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AppSec News Roundup for January 2019: WebStresser, Mirai, reCAPTCHA, and more
Application security news never stops, and it can be hard to follow all of the incidents that are #AppSec related. In this roundup, I’ve picked a handful of the most significant news items from January 2019. Credential Stuffing Attacks are increasing, and free raw material is abundant Credential stuffing attacks are becoming increasingly common and […]
The second pillar to actionable cloud security – Detection Controls
This post is the fourth in a series of eight on five pillars to actionable cloud security. For the rest of the series, visit the Five Pillars blog page here. This next step or pillar relies on first being able to determine who is allowed access and to what – and then detecting anomalies. Typically, […]
Planning another great year with Microsoft at Ready Winter 2019
Barracuda is looking forward to being a part of Microsoft Ready in Seattle this week. If you’re a Microsoft internal team member attending this kickoff event, we look forward to connecting and celebrating with you in the shared area (Booth #213) in the Ready Zone or at the happy hour we’re hosting on Tuesday. Over […]
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DOs and DON’Ts to Beat Identity Theft and Protect Your Financial Security
Your personal information is at risk every time you write it down or post it online. It’s critically important for your financial security that you take some simple steps to secure your information. The week of March 4-10 is National Consumer Protection Week. Opportunity Bank of Montana(Member FDIC) is taking this opportunity to remind customers that […]
