There’s a common mix-up I’ve seen happen over and over: someone pulls up NIST CSF, then references controls from NIST SP 800-53, assuming they’re interchangeable. They’re not. They’re related, but they serve very different purposes.
Let’s be honest, when you first dive into cybersecurity frameworks, it feels confusing. ISO this, NIST that, PCI over there. It’s easy to get lost, even if you’ve been around the tech world for a while.
Managing credentials, encryption keys, and secrets in Microsoft Azure depends critically on Azure Key Vault. Acting as a centralised storage point, it helps businesses protect private data.
SIEM systems are a must have for robust security. But they only work if you overcome the big challenges like log volume, alert fatigue and integration issues.
Data breaches are among the most pressing challenges organizations face today, with insider threats, phishing attacks, and vulnerabilities driving an alarming rise in incidents. The cost of financial and reputational breaches underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures.
ISO 27001, a globally recognized information security standard, was updated in 2022. Implementation involves aligning policies and controls efficiently.
A number of startling cyberattacks in 2024 have highlighted the need to upgrade our digital defences. Cyber enemies have shown to be more sophisticated and persistent than ever before, taking advantage of weaknesses in vital infrastructure and breaking into large organisations.
In today's digital world, cyber dangers are a constant concern. No organization is immune to cyber catastrophes, and how quickly and efficiently you respond might be the difference between a little issue and an immense tragedy.
Organisations depend increasingly on cloud infrastructure to hold private data, control workloads, and inspire innovation as the adoption of clouds grows. This is where Cloud Security Posture Management comes into picture.
Cybersecurity protects networks and data from unauthorized access and threats like malware, phishing, and ransomware. Key concepts include the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, availability) and risk assessment. Best practices involve employee training, strong password policies, software update
In this week's WTND we check out rocket explosions in Scotland, Microsoft's upcoming cybersecurity summit, Samsung's new glassless 3D monitor, and more!
In this week's WTND - NASA canceled a spacewalk due to a spacesuit leak. TeamViewer had a security breach. Datadog launched a low-code tool. And a UK boy is world first recipient of skull fitted epilepsy device.
This paper was originally posted on Experts-Exchange in 2010 and has been updated as a six-part series with current information here and on my Blog site – www.notacomputergeek.com. As often as technology changes, a revision was way overdue and should likely a work in progress. So, keep checking back
What is a Vulnerability ?
In the context of cybersecurity, a vulnerability is a weakness or flaw in a system’s security posture that could potentially be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or cause damage. How to rate them, & prioritize remediation ?
In the era of quantum computing, AI emerges as a powerful ally in fortifying cryptography. This article explores AI's crucial role in safeguarding data security, including post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, error correction, protocol optimization, and network planning.
Capita faces first legal letter over alleged data breach.
Capita, a UK-based IT services company, has been served with its first legal letter over an alleged data breach that could have affected up to 9.5 million people.
Explore the essentials of securing Large Language Models (LLMs) in our comprehensive guide. Uncover the challenges of AI cybersecurity, learn to identify vulnerabilities, prevent adversarial attacks, and implement robust data protection. Stay ahead of the curve in maintaining model confidentiality .
A security breach at file transfer tool MoveIt has exposed the data of thousands of users, including the UK telecom watchdog Ofcom and the Minnesota Department of Education.
Explore the concept of leveraging Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPT) for authentication in cybersecurity. GPT models are typically used for natural language understanding and generation, but this article proposes using them as a means of behavioral biometric authentication.
There is an increased attack on Pharmaceutical and healthcare providers that has massive implications on new drug discovery, clinical trials , manufacturing and directly impacts human lives. I had written an article on my blog specific to ransomware attacks on the Indian Pharma and healthcare sector