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Macro Segmentation vs. Micro Segmentation
Nik Hewitt | | advice, Best Practices, Cybersecurity, microsegmentation, network segmentation, next gen security, security, Security Research, zero trust
Understanding the distinction between macro segmentation vs. micro segmentation, and making the right choice Within network security segmentation, macro segmentation vs. micro segmentation are crucial methods to consider for organizations aiming to ...
The Professionalism of Cybercrime
In decades past, cybercriminals were a diverse bunch. From hacktivists and hobbyists to grudge-bearing employees and opportunists, organizations suffered at the hands of a broad range of threat actors with a full ...
Top Ten NSA and CISA Cloud Security Strategies
Nik Hewitt | | advice, Best Practices, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Kubernetes Security, microsegmentation, next gen security, security, Security Research, TrueFort, zero trust
NSA and CISA release a joint guide outlining ten pivotal cloud security strategies for enterprise In a business world dominated by cloud-based solutions, robust cloud security strategies for cloud environments have never ...
Cloud Repatriation Impacts on Resources and Cybersecurity
Nik Hewitt | | advice, Best Practices, Cloud, Cybersecurity, lateral movement, microsegmentation, next gen security, security, Security Research, visibility, zero trust
The cloud repatriation surge and the impact on SOS resources and business cybersecurity In recent years, the cloud computing landscape has witnessed a significant yet somewhat surprising trend: cloud repatriation. This movement ...
Zero-Trust Network Access: Why so Many Teams Get it Wrong
Charlie Gero | | cybercrime, Cybersecurity, identitty management, identity governance administration, Infosec, microsegmentation, Ransomware, zero trust, ZTNA
Zero-trust encompasses a variety of technologies, from strong identity systems to microsegmentation. Why are so many organizations getting it wrong? ...
Security Boulevard
Navigating the NSA’s New Zero-Trust Guidelines
New guidelines from the NSA provide public sector and private organizations with the necessary framework to approach zero-trust ...
Security Boulevard
The Importance of Compliance Hardening
Nik Hewitt | | advice, Best Practices, Cybersecurity, microsegmentation, next gen security, security, Security Research, service account protection, zero trust
Navigating compliance hardening: A critical pillar of organizational cybersecurity Safeguarding digital assets against ever-evolving threats demands not just vigilance but a proactive stance towards compliance hardening. This approach ensures that systems are ...
CVE-2024-21412 Vulnerability Reported in Defender SmartScreen
Nik Hewitt | | advice, application protection, Best Practices, Cybersecurity, microsegmentation, next gen security, security, Security Research, service account protection, vulnerability, zero trust
Guarding against SmartScreen bypass (CVE-2024-21412) and DarkGate malware campaign A recent surge in cyberattacks has seen malevolent actors exploiting a vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen, a critical security feature designed to protect ...
New Phishing Campaign Delivers Remote Access Trojans (RATs)
Nik Hewitt | | Best Practices, lateral movement, next gen security, Phishing, security, Security Research, Security Training, zero trust
Sophisticated phishing campaign leverages public services, where remote access Trojans are being delivered via malicious Java downloader A new phishing campaign has surfaced this week which cleverly employs a Java-based downloader to ...
Why Application Segmentation is a Business Essential
Nik Hewitt | | advice, application protection, application-centric, applications, Best Practices, Cybersecurity, lateral movement, microsegmentation, network segmentation, Security Research, Uncategorized, zero trust
Why is application segmentation so important for solid cybersecurity protection? Application segmentation plays a crucial role in organizational cybersecurity for several compelling reasons. Individually segmenting our numerous applications involves dividing a network’s ...