Understanding HIPAA Pen Test Requirements: What You Need to Know About Penetration Testing

Enhancing Cybersecurity With Penetration Testing

When it comes to safeguarding sensitive health information, HIPAA pen test requirements are an essential part of your cybersecurity strategy. But what exactly is a penetration test—and why does it matter for HIPAA compliance? What Is a Penetration Test? A penetration test (pen test) is a simulated cyberattack on your systems, networks, or applications to … Read more

10 Essential Cybersecurity Questions for CISOs

10 Essential Cybersecurity Questions for CISOs

10 Essential Cybersecurity Questions for CISOs As Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape, asking the right questions is crucial to ensuring robust protection for their organizations. As the world becomes more interconnected and cyber threats grow more complicated, having a solid and effective cybersecurity strategy is critical. However, many organizations struggle … Read more

What Is Emotet Malware? A Look Back at the Nastiest Malware of 2022

A Year in Malware - The worst malware of 2022

Cyber threats continued to evolve rapidly throughout 2022, with businesses across industries facing a range of aggressive malware strains. From trojans that quietly harvest data to ransomware that can paralyze entire networks, the year delivered some of the most dangerous and damaging malware seen to date. So, what were the worst offenders? Here’s a closer … Read more

Importance of SSL Certificates

SSL Certificates: Why Are They Important?

You may have noticed a little closed padlock icon next to the domain name of the website you’re visiting. This little lock displays whether the website you’re seeing is secure via an SSL certificate. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web … Read more

How to Reduce Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities to Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware: Best Practices for Critical Infrastructure Companies

Ransomware attacks pose an increasing threat to critical infrastructure (CI) sectors. A stark reminder came when Colonial Pipeline paid a $4.4 million ransom after cybercriminals infiltrated its IT network with DarkSide ransomware. Would you have done the same? The attack disrupted fuel distribution across the southeastern United States and ignited a nationwide conversation around cyber … Read more

Protect Your Business From Ransomware: Why Penetration Testing Is Essential

Ransomware Is Getting Worse. Here's Why You Need Pen Testing.

When ransomware crippled fuel giant Colonial Pipeline in 2021, it wasn’t just the company that suffered—it was the entire East Coast. Gas prices surged and the ripple effects touched millions. The attack, orchestrated by the Russian-linked group DarkSide, exposed a harsh truth and nearly 100 GB of data: critical infrastructure and everyday businesses alike are … Read more