Every company starts its cybersecurity journey somewhere, and some can jump right in and hire a full-time CISO. For many, this is not the right choice. A virtual CISO (or vCISO) can be a full-time or a part-time engagement, entailing skills that transition through governance, compliance, legal, and leadership. Some…

Penetration testing can deliver widely different results depending on which standards and methodologies they leverage. New and updated penetration testing standards provide an excellent, structured guide and methodology for companies and individåuals who need to secure their systems, eliminate configuration mistakes and fix their cyber security vulnerabilities. Here are five…

We have all heard the warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. News networks and social media have been full of footage of Russian forces preparing to fight. In the shadows of the internet, we have been monitoring Russia’s formidable cyberwarfare force in their preparations to unleash a new…

Maritime cyber security is a problem that, despite getting increasing attention, is still a significant cause for concern. The size of the cyber security problem was recently highlighted, which accentuated the costs and potential impacts on reputation and ability to operate. Allianz’s Risk Barometer According to Allianz’s 2021 Risk Barometer report, companies face…

Penetration testing is the art/science mix of identifying weakness, misconfiguration and vulnerabilities in People, Process and Technology. Also known as ethical hacking, penetration testing has many other shortenings. These include pen testing, pentesting, and security testing. You may even see it written as PEN Testing. Regardless, it describes the intentional…

For the last four years, I have been a digital nomad. It is a lifestyle I enjoy despite the challenges it brings with it, and it is not something I foresee changing. My base cost per year is (e)6500. …

We have all heard the warnings of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. News networks and social media have been full of footage of Russian forces preparing to fight. In the shadows of the internet, we have been monitoring Russia’s formidable cyberwarfare force in their preparations to unleash a new…

12 Ways to Protect your Affiliate Business From Cyber Attack. Cybercriminals are opportunists. They are ready to take advantage of any lapse in security they can identify. If Cybercriminals can gain access to your business, they will do so with the intent of making money somehow. That could be from…

Our homes are more technologically advanced than ever. The family home now contains a wide range of gadgets and devices that require an internet connection. What was once just a computer now includes a tablet, phone, fridge, TV and baby monitor. With all of these technological advancements come new threats…