Tag: Security

A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’

July 19, 2016

A vibrant black market for passwords is indicative of the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals in stealing and selling passwords. According to a Katie Petrillo, marketing programs manager of LogMeIn Access, the most appropriate response to this is for people to get smarter when it comes to cybersecurity. Writing for LastPass recently, Ms. Petrillo explained that … More A smarter approach to password security ‘needed’

Firefighting, security and compliance

July 18, 2016

FireMon conducted a survey at Infosec Europe this year and apparently discovered that cybersecurity professionals manage to be both overworked and underutilized. That’s a feeling which I’ve been quite familiar with myself from time to time over the years, but I was a little surprised that the article cited above was entitled ‘Tired of fighting fires … More Firefighting, security and compliance

Hi, I’m the enemy: Different perspectives on a pentest

July 12, 2016

Today we are starting a series of articles showing the different angles that can be taken when tackling a pentest. “A PENTEST RECREATES THE ACTIONS CARRIED OUT BY AN ATTACKER IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY ANY VULNERABILITIES” Let’s start by defining what that is. A pentest is an audit process that involves carrying out controlled attacks … More Hi, I’m the enemy: Different perspectives on a pentest

Staying cyber-safe on the road? ESET’s ten tips for this summer season

June 29, 2016

Toothbrush? Check. Towel? Check. Computer, smartphone, tablet? Check. If you are one of those travelers who can’t hit the road without having all the tech gadgets in their suitcase, then you should also be aware of the risks that lurk in the “shadows” of public internet connections, online banking and shopping on the road. But … More Staying cyber-safe on the road? ESET’s ten tips for this summer season