While open ports are necessary for communication, they can serve as entry points for cyber threats if not properly secured. Essentially, open ports are not security threats in themselves, but unsecured open ports are. Many organizations use tools like Nmap […]
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The password’s days are numbered. Passwordless authentication is fast emerging as the password’s successor. Leveraging biometrics, hardware security keys, passkeys, and more, passwordless authentication technologies are a more secure alternative to the traditional password. However, enhanced security isn’t the only
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Earlier this summer, over a dozen bipartisan senators signed an amendment to the FAA reauthorization bill, calling for a pause on additional rollout of the TSA’s facial recognition technology until the program has been reviewed and approved by Congress. Though
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TechSpective Podcast Episode 136 There’s one area that often flies under the radar, yet poses a critical cybersecurity threat to organizations: non-human identities. These programmatic access credentials—like API keys and service accounts—are the invisible lifeblood of today’s automated systems,
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on business, and it hasn’t all been positive. Aside from automating business processes and providing better business intelligence, AI has also given criminals a new arsenal for cyberattacks. The same generative AI
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TechSpective Podcast Episode 135 In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Guy Guzner, co-founder and CEO of Savvy Security. With nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity, Guy shares his
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Gaining insight into cybercriminal activity is no mean feat. Cybercriminals are notoriously secretive, so we must rely on industry research. For example, the yearly Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report explores the latest security incidents and breach trends, the World Cybercrime
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Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate by offering scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, with these advantages come significant security challenges. Protecting sensitive data in the cloud is not just about preventing breaches; it’s about understanding the environment
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Cybersecurity continues to transcend the realm of specialists, becoming a paramount concern for individuals and organizations. As cyber threats escalate, the need to safeguard our digital existence has birthed the concept of democratizing cybersecurity – a collective responsibility that necessitates
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One of the most pervasive and pressing challenges for organizations remains securing email communication against sophisticated phishing attacks. The recent Proofpoint email routing flaw, exploited in the EchoSpoofing campaign, underscores the urgency of this issue. This attack leveraged the inherent
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