The healthcare industry is a vital component of a nation’s critical infrastructure. The various entities that make up the healthcare sector perform tasks ranging from day-to-day activities to life-saving operations. But while the majority of us depend on the industry for our well-being, malicious cyber actors view healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) as attractive targets. From…
Today, Wi-Fi is everywhere; we find it in homes, offices, coffee shops, airports, hospitals, and even the street. This emphasizes the fact that there are many Wi-Fi related risks that are crucial to be aware of. Humans rely on an internet connection on a day-to-day basis, whether it be for personal or professional reasons. The…
With a lack of device visibility limiting the ZTA’s efficacy, enterprises are beginning to focus on applying ZT to the hardware level.
The energy sector is entering a digital revolution as a means to improve efficiency and operational capabilities. However, in doing so, the industry increases its exposure to the threats associated with such a transformation – namely cyber-attacks. Due to the nature of its operations, the energy sector is one of the most important components of…
The number of organizations that are using MSSPs has increased over the years for various reasons. Importantly, due to the evolving nature of internal and external threats, cybersecurity is not only becoming progressively important, but increasingly complex. Governments, and organizations themselves, are implementing strict regulations regarding cybersecurity and the various components that accompany it. With…
Overview of Section 889 NDAA Section 889 Challenges With HAC-1, government stakeholders and contractors can monitor and maintain a state of compliance regulation.s Section 889 is part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. The statute imposes new restrictions on the procurement of telecommunications equipment or services from certain companies, and…
Pharma Industry Challenges Amid COVID-19 with regards to Hardware Access Control, device visibility, IoT cybersecurity, Internal abusers.
What is CMMC? The new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is the US Department of Defense’s response to numerous compromises of sensitive defense information sitting on contractors’ information systems. CMMC provides a unified standard for implementing cybersecurity throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) with a framework that better assesses and improves the cybersecurity posture of the…
Hardware security goes neglected; existing security software solutions do not cover the Physical Layer. Without visibility of the Physical Layer, network implants (Rogue Devices operating on the Physical Layer) are not detected.
There are various Raspberry Pi risks. A Raspberry Pi can carry out malicious activity, making it a Rogue Device. It is crucial to address the device’s security risks.
Data centers are facilities that centralize an organization’s shared IT operations and equipment, including computing and networking equipment. Data centers are comprised of routers, switches, security devices, storage systems, servers, application-delivery controllers and more. Therefore, the purpose is to collect, store, process, distribute and provide access to large amounts of data. Data centers store sensitive…
Organizations should be aware of insider threats-employees who reveal confidential information for personal gain, which can easily be done with a rogue device.
There are various critical infrastructure risks. First of all, critical infrastructure is recognized by governments as the body of systems, networks and assets (be that physical or virtual) that is so essential that their continued operation is required to ensure the security of a given nation, its economy and the public’s health and/or safety. Essentially,…
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a trend whereby employee-owned devices are being used within a business. BYOD policies enable employees to use the same devices for personal and office use, allowing them to work remotely if need be. This is a trend that is growing rapidly due to the myriad of benefits it provides…
Automated teller machines (ATMs) are a prime target for hackers. Why? The amount of money inside of them and the easy access to obtaining it. Some ATMs are filled with over $2,000 a day. That’s $14,000 a week. And $56,000 a month. Give or take the money going out from transactions, that is still a…