With today’s available technology, threat actors have become masterminds at exploiting vulnerabilities to steal private data, and sometimes, even gain system control of organizations. Not surprisingly, 98% of cyber attacks involve social engineering tactics.
Read More >Incorporating a range of assessments — including penetration testing — as a part of your security process can provide your team with confidence against cybersecurity threats now and in the future.
Read More »Although vulnerability scans and assessments are crucial for maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture, penetration testing goes beyond the routine to thoroughly test your organization against potential security threats. There are 6 main types of penetration tests that can be performed:
Read More »Getting your team excited about protecting your assets can be a challenge, but it’s possible with the right cybersecurity speaker. Kevin Mitnick, founder of Mitnick Security and considered the best hacker in the world, has revolutionized industry training standards one cybersecurity presentation and hacking demo at a time.
Read More »Kevin Mitnick is considered one of the best hackers in the world, but what kind of hacker is he? Formerly on the FBI's most-wanted list for his pranks and antics, Kevin is now a famous white hat hacker and leader of the Global Ghost Team.
Read More »According to Fortune, “The world saw an alarming 105% surge in ransomware cyberattacks” in 2021, with no indication that 2022 will be any different. In fact, bad actors are growing bolder by the day and attacking everyone from Facebook’s parent company Meta to organizations like yours.
Read More »When it comes to an organization’s cybersecurity, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can protect your business from threat actors. But what are the differences, and when should you use one over the other?
Read More »Cyber security threats can come in multiple forms. Recently, ABC News reported that threat actors accessed user account information from Facebook’s parent company Meta by pretending to be law enforcement officials. This cyber attack — a form of social engineering — although surprising, was not unprecedented.
Read More »The king of computer hacking and information security, Kevin Mitnick, is a name that instills curiosity — and sometimes terror — into the minds of many within the world of technology.
Read More »In March 2022, tools manufacturer Snap-On admitted to a serious data breach that left personal information exposed including names, birth dates, social security numbers, and employee ID numbers. Perhaps the scariest part of this cybersecurity attack is that the attack type was never disclosed to the public.
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