Threat reactions are no longer an option given today’s porous threat landscape. Instead, organizations need to take a proactive approach to identify and mitigate persistent cyber threats before they occur. To this end, threat intelligence involves collecting, organizing, and managing threat data to understand the Indicators of compromise (IOC) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP)… (more) Best Threat Intelligence Platforms of 2022
If you want a password manager that provides a large chunk of its features for free, two of the most tested and reliable options are NordPass and LastPass. And they both also have a list of high-end features that will help your employees and co-workers maintain the security of their passwords. Figuring out which password… (more) Lastpass Vs. Nordpass: Side by Side Comparison
A rootkit is a type of software that conceals malware from standard detection methods—frameworks, infection projects, and chairman organizations—and gives a hacker privileged access to your computer. Think of it as a burglar stealthily breaking into your house under the cover of night. But unlike a burglar who will rob you and leave, an efficient… (more) Best Rootkit Scanners of 2022
The best vulnerability scanning tools can identify and report known vulnerabilities in your organization’s IT structure. Using these tools gives a fair idea of the underlying security threats in systems by providing insights into potential security weaknesses. If you’re looking to implement network vulnerability scanning as a fundamental part of your system‘s cybersecurity, you are… (more) Best Vulnerability Scanning Tools of 2022
When using the MySQL open-source relational database, you can and should increase the security of the database by adding a strong password. Should you ever lose your password or have someone steal your password, you may need to change or recover the MySQL root password to regain control of your account. In this article, we… (more) How to Change and Recover MYSQL Root Password
In a recent study, over 50% of people admitted to using the same password for both work and personal accounts. Some surveys show that the average person has over one hundred password-protected accounts. As you can imagine, this means many people reuse passwords. While convenient, unfortunately, this leaves both people and businesses vulnerable to hacking… (more) Best Password Management Apps for Business
When working with Windows 10, you may need to make use of the built-in administrator-level account to enable certain changes to the system. However, keeping this administrative account active could end up representing a security weakness for the system. We will walk you through the steps required to disable the administrator account in Windows 10.… (more) How to Disable the Administrator Account in Windows 10
While antivirus software has significantly improved in the last few years, you still need firewalls to protect your business network. Antivirus software can prevent some malicious activity on a computer, that’s true, but security gaps occur because of unauthorized network connections, typically due to apps altering their permissions. Hackers use this to their advantage to… (more) Best Firewalls of 2022
These days there are significant challenges to network security. In an effort to reduce security breaches, some teams turn to solutions that rely on the double-barreled approach of whitelisting and blacklisting. This approach helps to determine which apps, IP addresses, and utilities outside the organization should receive access to the system and which should remain… (more) Whitelisting vs. Blacklisting: The Ultimate Manual
Ransomware is a growing cybersecurity concern for organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Hoping you won’t fall victim to ransomware isn’t enough—you need to be proactive. This guide will teach you how to prevent ransomware and beef up your cybersecurity protocols. Step 1: Protect Your Endpoints Ransomware prevention begins with endpoint… (more) How to Prevent Ransomware