Endpoints—or network-connected devices—provide cyberattackers with entry points into organizations’ IT environments. (more…)

One of the most critical elements of cybersecurity for all enterprise companies is regulatory compliance. Depending on the kind of business your company engages in, it may need to implement controls from various regulatory frameworks, each overseen by a governmental or industry-defining organization. (more…)

One of the most essential cybersecurity areas for any company is security information and event management (SIEM), especially for smaller to medium-sized businesses. (more…)

Cyberdefense programs need to develop methods for ensuring security across their endpoints, such as individual computers and smart devices. One impactful approach is patch management, the practice of scanning for gaps or issues and developing patches to resolve them as soon as possible. (more…)

Department of Defense (DoD) contractors must adhere to the cybersecurity standards outlined in the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. (more…)

Cybercrime is more rampant and diverse in the new, highly mobile, and cloud-based landscape. And as work-from-home options continue, there are more ways for hackers to compromise companies’ files. (more…)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publishes some of the most essential and widely applicable cybersecurity guidelines and regulations. For example, the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is the basis for nearly every regulatory text currently in circulation. (more…)

No two companies are the same. Specific cybersecurity risks and corresponding information technology (IT) management approaches vary widely from business to business, even within the same industry and location. For the same reason, no two patch management software models are the same either. (more…)

When hackers and other cybercriminals target businesses, they’re typically searching for sensitive files. These files may include information they can use to steal resources from the company directly or seize operations until a ransom is paid. One way to ensure this doesn’t happen is to monitor for integrity across all files and file locations. File integrity monitoring (FIM) is a cybersecurity domain that includes various controls, some of which may be required for your business. Let’s take a closer look.

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The evolving complexity of information systems is not looking to slow down anytime soon. It is almost impossible to conduct any kind of business without the use of a network device. (more…)