May 20Defending Against Conti Ransomware: Zero Trust SegmentationRecent cyber-attacks against Ukraine’s infrastructure, including evidence of destructive malware like WhisperGate and HermeticWiper, and the Russian invasion has drawn considerable attention from the cybersecurity community. IT Governance UK recorded 83 data breaches and 5,127,241 cyberattacks In February 2022, which shows that infrastructural security around the globe is on the…Cybersecurity4 min read
May 18Reinventing Security for Corporate Networks with Universal ZTNAZero Trust is a security model developed by former Forrester analyst John Kindervag in 2010. Since then, the “zero trust” model has become the most popular concept in the field of cybersecurity. Recent massive data breaches only confirm the need for companies to pay strict attention to cybersecurity, and the…Information Technology5 min read
May 16Securing SD-WAN with Zero Trust Network SegmentationSD-WAN in 2 Minutes SD-WAN, or software-defined wide-area networking, is a programmatic, automated solution to regulating business network connection and circuit charges. It integrates software-defined networking (SDN) into a platform that companies can use to swiftly set up a smart hybrid WAN. SD-WANs control communication, management, and services between data centers and distant branches…Networking5 min read
May 1BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service and VMware ESXi…AgainFBI warns of BlackCat ransomware that breached Over 60 Organisations Worldwide FBI reported Blackcat malware, a Ransomware as a service (RaaS), was released by Darkside/Blackmatter. The variant ransomware ALPHV and Noberus, are the first-ever malware written in the Rust programming language. BlackCat’s methods include data theft prior to the encryption of client files. The hacker uses stolen credentials prior to executing…Ransomware3 min read
Apr 15Secure Access into Backup and Recovery ConsolesRecognizing the threat to data backup and restore systems Backing and restoring data is one of several adaptive controls organizations can use to deal with ransomware. Several industry leading backup solutions, including Veeam, Commvault, and Rubrik offer this capability. These solutions use several functions, including artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect against ransomware. …Backup Software5 min read
Apr 10Lapsus$ Ransomware Group and Okta BreachEvery company is expected to be transparent to its clients and partners when issues arise. Clients depend on our technology to protect their entire business operations, revenues, and product secrets. Okta isn’t the only technology company that has been affected by security breaches. Similarly impacted, Microsoft released a statement detailing…Identity Management4 min read
Mar 14Airgap to Demonstrate Agentless Segmentation for Critical Infrastructure at HIMSS22Global Upheaval Makes Ransomware Attacks, Breach Attempts More Likely Than Ever SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 14, 2022 — With ransomware growth and geopolitical strife at their highest levels in decades, healthcare organizations are understandably concerned about data security, network reliability, and patient safety. …Himss 222 min read
Mar 9Cyberwarfare v.s. Ransomware: Visibility and Control in HealthcareRussian-Ukraine cyber conflicts and potential threats to healthcare Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which has involved cyberattacks on the Ukrainian government and critical infrastructure organizations, may impact organizations both within and beyond the region. Destructive malware can pose a significant threat to an organization’s day-to-day operations, compromising the availability of…Ransomware5 min read
Feb 27In Search of the Silver Bullet: Agentless Ransomware Kill SwitchWe worked with a large financial institution that was the victim of a ransomware attack. An employee received an email containing a malicious attachment and proceeded to download and open it. Chaos ensued. In the next several hours I saw IT managers, SOC analysts, and Network Administrators frantically scramble to…Ransomware Protection5 min read
Feb 14Zero Trust Security Configuration Management for Operational Technology and Industrial Controller SystemIndustrial controllers are the brains of all industrial control systems. If these critical devices are compromised by cyber-attacks, it can lead to critical operational disruptions and widespread damage. With the devices being connected everywhere, cyberattacks on ICS have risen significantly. In our recent coverage on Top 5 OT Risks…Zero Trust Security5 min read
