Can File Integrity Monitoring Catch Internal Threats?
One of your greatest information security risks is likely your employees. Data from Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) indicates that 76% of breaches involved the human element, and 68% of which were the result of human error ... Read More
Identifying Suspicious Network Changes: 8 Red Flags to Watch For
It takes most organizations six months or longer to detect and contain a data breach. Early detection is critical to ensuring an incident doesn't become a full-scale breach. Real-time monitoring is essential for the "rapid detection and response" necessary for both regulatory compliance and adequate protection ... Read More
7 File Integrity Monitoring Best Practices
When used properly, file integrity monitoring (FIM) is a crucial tool in preventing the compromise of sensitive information, such as cardholder data. While it’s clear using a file integrity monitoring solution is a must for organizations big and small, we've noticed several important concepts are often improperly implemented, misunderstood, or ... Read More
Agent-Based vs Agentless File Integrity Monitoring: Which is Best?
Compliance and information security risk mitigation are a 24/7/365 business. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report indicates a substantial 180% increase in the exploitation of vulnerabilities since 2023. Organizations that develop a comprehensive approach to information security can not only significantly reduce their risks but may also reduce the ... Read More
7 Features You Need in a File Integrity Monitoring Software
The mass increase in data breaches has led to the creation and revision of numerous regulatory standards. These standards call for companies to adopt security best practices, including the need to monitor all changes made to server configurations. ... Read More
U.S. Rules for Cyber Incident Reporting
In a recent podcast interview with Cybercrime Magazine's Host, Heather Engel, Scott Schober, Cyber Expert, Author, and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems, discusses the introduction of federal rules for reporting not only cybersecurity incidents but also ransomware payments for critical infrastructure operators. The podcast can be listened to in its ... Read More
3 Ways File Integrity Monitoring Identifies Zero-Day Attacks
A zero-day attack leaves your software vulnerable to being exploited by hackers. It is a serious security risk. Cybercriminals are becoming more and more adept at breaching IT security systems. ... Read More
How to Protect Against Evolving Cyberattacks
The industry produces new tools, techniques, and frameworks to protect against cyberattacks every year. Organizations have raised their cybersecurity budgets practically every year for the last two decades. Still, the number of reported incidents and breaches each year is still rising ... Read More
The Rise of AI Threats in Cybersecurity
With so much marketing and media hysteria surrounding the space, it's reasonable to question whether AI will really have a significant impact on cyber threats. Unfortunately, despite claims that the impact of AI on business is largely overhyped—at least, according to OpenAI's COO—it appears it will play a very significant ... Read More
Cybercrime Predictions from an Industry Veteran: Tom Cornelius
The cyber threat landscape is ever-evolving, with criminals employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to infiltrate and exploit businesses. But what if the very people tasked with protecting organizations against these threats are engaging in criminal behavior? ... Read More
