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Cybersecurity Controls – Good, Cheap, Fast: Pick Two
by Mick Fitton on June 22, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Nearly twenty years ago, I was working for the public transportation department in the town where I went to school. It was there that I was introduced to the new Marketing Director, who was among the first MBAs I had met. He laid something on me that was novel to me at the time but I …
MIME Sniffing: What Is It? What Are the Security Implications?
by Geoff Yeagley on May 9, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) sniffing has been in use for decades to allow a browser to render content when there is some question about what type of data the content contains. However, MIME sniffing can also open your organization and end users up to serious cybersecur …
Here's Why You Need A Password Manager
by Justin Leach on April 28, 2023 at 10:45 AM
My mother bragged to me once that she is very good with technology. When I (her free tech support) raised an eyebrow at this, she pulled out a notepad that had handwritten notes on how to change the TV input from cable to the DVD player.
Penetration Testing: Understanding Red, Blue, & Purple Teams
by William DePalma on April 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Data breaches are growing more expensive by the day. The average cost of a data breach is projected to reach $5 million by the end of 2023, up from $4.35 million in 2022. Penetration testing, or pen testing, helps you uncover unknown vulnerabilities and compliance gaps within your org …
ProxyNotShell – Microsoft Exchange Exploit Explained
by Andrew Paull on March 23, 2023 at 1:15 PM
ProxyNotShell – What is it? Cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and widespread in recent years, with hackers constantly finding new ways to infiltrate networks and steal sensitive information. One such vulnerability that has recently come to light is ProxyNotShell, ide …
What Is Password Spraying? How Can It Affect Customers?
by Jesse Roberts on March 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Brute force attacks like password spraying have been on the uptick recently, according to Microsoft's team of experts. Although only about 1% of these attacks are successful, they can be devastating. Affected companies often suffer serious financial and reputational damage.