Organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats ranging from malware and ransomware to insider threats and state-sponsored attacks. As digital environments evolve with cloud computing and interconnected systems, cybersecurity frameworks provide structured approaches to risk management, compliance, and threat mitigation. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework emphasizes … [Read more...] about Integrating Cybersecurity Frameworks into IT Security: A Comprehensive Analysis
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OWASP Releases Updated 2025 Top 10 Risks for LLMs
The OWASP Foundation has released the 2025 edition of its Top 10 Risks for LLM Applications and Generative AI, addressing the changing threat landscape as organizations increasingly adopt generative AI technologies. This refreshed list provides updated insights into vulnerabilities across development, deployment, and management phases, helping developers and security … [Read more...] about OWASP Releases Updated 2025 Top 10 Risks for LLMs
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards
AI technologies offer significant business benefits but introduce unique cybersecurity challenges that organizations must address to innovate safely. A risk-based approach is essential, involving diverse stakeholders across legal, technology, HR, compliance, and business units. Creating an inventory of AI applications helps organizations track usage, mitigate risks of "shadow … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Balancing Risks and Rewards
The Crucial Difference Between IT Security and Compliance
IT security and compliance are essential components of an organization’s risk management strategy. IT security involves proactive measures to protect systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. It encompasses technical solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and two-factor authentication, as well as fostering a security-conscious culture through employee … [Read more...] about The Crucial Difference Between IT Security and Compliance
The Benefits of CISM Certification and How to Pass the CISM Exam
The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, offered by ISACA, validates an information security professional’s ability to design, manage, and assess an organization’s information security program. CISM focuses on four key domains: Information Security Governance, Information Risk Management, Information Security Program Development and Management, and … [Read more...] about The Benefits of CISM Certification and How to Pass the CISM Exam
Design and Implementation of an Open-Source Security Operations Center for Effective Cyber Threat Detection and Response
This study addresses the growing need for effective cybersecurity solutions by designing an open-source Security Operations Center (SOC) tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognizing the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks—ranging from ransomware to SQL injections—the proposed architecture integrates multiple components to ensure comprehensive … [Read more...] about Design and Implementation of an Open-Source Security Operations Center for Effective Cyber Threat Detection and Response
AI Security: Risks, Frameworks, and Best Practices
AI security encompasses a range of measures designed to protect AI systems from unauthorized access, manipulation, and malicious attacks. These safeguards ensure the integrity, privacy, and proper functioning of AI applications, which are increasingly integral to modern operations. The risks extend beyond technical vulnerabilities to ethical concerns, such as bias and … [Read more...] about AI Security: Risks, Frameworks, and Best Practices
How to create a third-party risk management policy
Developing an effective third-party risk management policy is essential for organizations seeking to mitigate risks from suppliers, vendors, and external partners. These risks include data breaches, operational failures, regulatory violations, and reputational harm. Leveraging NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) offers a flexible and globally recognized approach to structuring … [Read more...] about How to create a third-party risk management policy
The Mechanics of Remote Template Injection Attack
Remote Template Injection is a sophisticated cyberattack method that exploits Microsoft Word’s ability to load templates from remote servers. Attackers embed a malicious template link in a Word document, enabling the execution of harmful macros without directly embedding them in the file. This allows the decoy document to bypass traditional security measures, including email … [Read more...] about The Mechanics of Remote Template Injection Attack
CMMC 2.0: Your Comprehensive Guide to Certification and Compliance
CMMC 2.0 ensures that any organization working with the Department of Defense (DoD) and handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) meets stringent cybersecurity requirements. The updated framework, based on NIST 800-171 standards, reduces complexity by consolidating five certification levels into three. This revision benefits small … [Read more...] about CMMC 2.0: Your Comprehensive Guide to Certification and Compliance
The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce
Agentic AI is reshaping cybersecurity and the workforce, offering unprecedented efficiency by enabling systems to perform tasks autonomously. Unlike traditional automation, which relies on predefined workflows, agentic AI dynamically adapts and collaborates across domains, handling complex tasks such as incident remediation and threat hunting without constant human … [Read more...] about The Rise of Agentic AI: How Hyper-Automation is Reshaping Cybersecurity and the Workforce
The Hard Truth About Breaking Into Cybersecurity
Breaking into cybersecurity has become more competitive than ever, as the market is saturated with candidates holding standard certifications like Security+ or CySA+. While certifications are still important, they are no longer enough. Employers now seek candidates with degrees, practical experience, and specialized skills to stand out in this crowded field. Degrees from … [Read more...] about The Hard Truth About Breaking Into Cybersecurity
The Ultimate SaaS Security Admin Guide for 2025
SaaS security involves securing access to and using cloud-based applications to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber threats. It relies on the shared responsibility model, where cloud service providers ensure infrastructure security while customers manage data and application security. Critical elements include encryption, backups, multi-factor … [Read more...] about The Ultimate SaaS Security Admin Guide for 2025
A Deep Dive into ISO 27001 Password Requirements
ISO 27001 underscores the critical role of password management in safeguarding sensitive data and achieving a strong security posture. It encourages organizations to develop password policies emphasizing complexity, minimum character lengths, and multi-factor authentication while promoting regular reviews and updates to stay ahead of evolving threats. Shared accounts are … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into ISO 27001 Password Requirements
Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security
Organizations face technical, operational, and resource challenges when implementing scalable , automated compliance frameworks. These include integrating data from diverse sources, managing vendor onboarding, and tailoring systems to specific organizational needs. Effective strategies involve leveraging automation to streamline processes, implementing tiered risk assessments, … [Read more...] about Key steps to scaling automated compliance while maintaining security
CISA Releases National Cyber Incident Response Plan update
The NCIRP serves as a strategic national framework for addressing cyber incidents, focusing on coordination between public and private stakeholders under the guidance of Presidential Policy Directive 41 (PPD-41). It aims to enhance national preparedness by leveraging contributions from various entities and aligning their efforts during significant cyber incidents. This plan … [Read more...] about CISA Releases National Cyber Incident Response Plan update
Does an actually decent GRC platform exist?
Some widespread frustration exists with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms, which many find inflexible or overly complex. Critics pointed to issues such as a lack of adaptability, poor evidence integration for audits, and a focus on compliance that overlooks governance and risk management. While some platforms like ZenGRC, Hyperproof, and OneTrust were mentioned … [Read more...] about Does an actually decent GRC platform exist?
Breaking Into the U.S. Market: Cybersecurity Compliance to Fuel International Growth
Expanding into the U.S. market presents significant growth opportunities for Europe-based cloud service providers (CSPs), but achieving success requires aligning with American cybersecurity compliance expectations. Unlike the EU’s GDPR, the U.S. lacks a comprehensive national privacy law, making adherence to voluntary frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 essential for … [Read more...] about Breaking Into the U.S. Market: Cybersecurity Compliance to Fuel International Growth
CISA, JCDC, Government and Industry Partners Publish AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook
The AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), offers critical guidance for managing cybersecurity risks in AI systems. Designed for AI providers, developers, and adopters, the playbook promotes voluntary sharing of actionable information related to AI … [Read more...] about CISA, JCDC, Government and Industry Partners Publish AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook
A Catalog of ISO 27002 Controls
ISO/IEC 27002:2022 is a widely recognized international standard that outlines best practices for implementing information security controls. It supports organizations in mitigating risks to information assets, whether physical, digital, or intellectual. The standard’s 93 controls are categorized into organizational, people, physical, and technological domains, with additional … [Read more...] about A Catalog of ISO 27002 Controls