Cybersecurity

cyber espionage

Need to Beef Up Your Security Posture? 5 Cyber Espionage Examples to Consider

By Afidence / August 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Need to Beef Up Your Security Posture? 5 Cyber Espionage Examples to Consider

Thought leader: Josh Boxer When you imagine a world of espionage, clandestine operations and high-stakes warfare, images of a sleek Aston Martin or tuxedo-clad James Bond might come to mind. But welcome to 2023, where secret agents wield a keyboard instead of a weaponized ink pen and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities instead of parachuting into enemy…

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Cybersecurity incident response plan

Does Your Business Have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Afidence / July 20, 2023 / Comments Off on Does Your Business Have a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan? Here’s What You Need to Know

Picture this: It’s a bustling Monday morning at your office. Employees are busy working on their tasks and suddenly, chaos ensues. Your company’s network has just been breached and no one knows what to do next. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too real for businesses that lack a cybersecurity incident response plan. And it’s why…

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penetration testing

Is the Safety of Your Systems Just Not Hacking It? How Penetration Testing Can Help

By Afidence / July 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Is the Safety of Your Systems Just Not Hacking It? How Penetration Testing Can Help

Is your business prepared to withstand the relentless onslaught of cyber threats in today’s digital age? Or are there unseen vulnerabilities lurking beneath the surface of your systems, waiting to be exploited? Today, businesses heavily rely on digital systems and networks to store and process valuable data. However, this reliance also exposes you to potential…

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Horror Stories: Cybersecurity Budget

Tales from the Cybersecurity Crypt: Companies That Didn’t Spend on Security

By Afidence / October 20, 2022 / Comments Off on Tales from the Cybersecurity Crypt: Companies That Didn’t Spend on Security

Once upon a time… Former FBI Director Robert Mueller once said, “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be.” With about 350,000 new malware threats released daily and nearly one cyber attack occurring every 39 seconds, safeguarding data has been thrust upon business owners and executives…

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remote worker security

7 Strategies to Increase your Remote Work Security

By Afidence / March 31, 2022 / Comments Off on 7 Strategies to Increase your Remote Work Security

Due to the drastic change of scenery in the past few years, many businesses have been forced into developing and maintaining a remote or hybrid work model. To stay safe, our IT processes must also adapt to the ever-changing environment. Many of the systems and processes that were in place in offices must be translated…

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Security Consulting Topic: Why Outsource a Security Assessment?

By Afidence / March 17, 2022 / Comments Off on Security Consulting Topic: Why Outsource a Security Assessment?

There is no doubt that cybersecurity concerns are one of the most important threats facing organizations throughout the world. Any company that has any reliance on computer systems is a potential target. We know from our role in tech and security consulting that this uptick in reported ransomware attacks and data breaches demonstrates a clear…

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