Server-level protection from viruses and malware is essential, and PC-based tools won’t cut it. Malware attacks are increasing, including ransomware like CryptoLocker, Locky, and zCrypt. Businesses know anti malware is essential to protecting PCs from malicious programs, but many don’t realize the value of server-level protection until the damage is done. The guide examines the real-world...

You know you need a penetration test. Whether it is from an internal mandate or external compliance requirements, it has to be done. From here, the question is how. Do you leverage software and the analysts you already have, hire an external service provider to do the heavy lifting for you, or use some combination of the two? All are reasonable...

Mobile apps are nothing if not convenient. Roughly 62% of businesses either have an app or are on their way to developing one, and last year, over 60% of internet traffic came from mobile sites (up from 29% ten years ago). Mobile apps get information to customers faster and facilitate the online buying process, likely resulting in more sales. And on the operations side, enterprises themselves use...

What does offensive security really mean? In today’s world, cyberattacks happen every few seconds and can result in catastrophic damage. In fact, according to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach is now $4.4 million globally. How is it that some businesses seem better protected against the harmful, and often long-term, consequences of such threats? It’s the difference between...

Every point in your organization that provides access to data is what’s known as your attack surface. Your attack surface includes both digital and physical endpoints. It’s vital to understand what it is and how to protect it. This guide explores the breadth of the attack surface and how organizations can effectively manage it to reduce risk. ...

As security budgets get cut across the board, hard decisions must be made about what stays and goes. Offensive security (also referred to as “proactive security”) is one of the most effective ways for organizations to audit their security defenses, protect their networks, and stay compliant. Unfortunately, highly trained offensive security personnel are hard to come by. As the need for proactive...

Compliance is so important in today’s business economy (some might say it is the economy of business) because it is the “pass” that allows you to play. Ensure it, and you can play anywhere. Go without it, and you’re benched. From fees to jail time, PR costs to reputational damage, being caught not complying with legal standards for protecting critical systems, information, and proprietary...