Secure Web Gateway definedOrganizations use a SWG to protect their employees. A secure web gateway (SWG) is a security solution that prevents unsecured internet traffic from entering an internal network of an organization. It is used by organizations to protect their employees and users from accessing and being infected by malicious web traffic, websites with vulnerabilities, internet-borne...

In order to take advantage of cloud-centric business models, many organizations are considering developing a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture. But how do you choose the right solution? There is no shortage of vendors selling tools to secure interactions between devices, applications, on-premises resources and infrastructure. As a result, it can be challenging to select the right mix...

Security Service Edge is the security stack of SASE (that also includes a networking stack including SD-WAN). A complete SSE stack of cloud security services allows organizations to protect their workforce from internet threats, provides secure and adaptive access to private corporate applications, and protects data across all their cloud platforms and applications.Security Service EdgeThere are 3...

These days, it seems like most businesses are dealing with a cybersecurity attack that leaks sensitive information to the public and wreaks havoc on their day-to-day operations. Vulnerability scans are a way to identify areas of weakness within an online security network, but they are not enough. Scanning for web application vulnerabilities in conjunction with penetration testing is a more...

A foundational component of any security program is ensuring that the organization has a clear understanding of where risk resides. One of the most effective ways to understand infrastructure weaknesses and test your defenses is with a penetration test (aka: ethical hacking) assessment.The growing number of malware and ransomware attacks is a key indicator of the severity of risk for organizations...

While pen testing has been around since the 1960s, not all organizations have yet perfected the art of conducting them. In fact, not all companies are taking advantage of them, but that’s a conversation for another time.Below are a few common pitfalls that even experienced security teams fall victim to from time to time.Wrong FrequencyPenetration tests evaluate your security posture at the moment...

We live in an online world in which more and more people rely on services provided over the internet. Being able to access so much through a smartphone has certainly ushered in a great deal of convenience. No more trips to the bank to deposit paychecks and no more weekends stuck behind a shopping cart—today, with a few clicks, we can transfer money and order much-needed supplies online from Amazon...

Although phishing attacks can occur against individuals, we will primarily focus on attacks against organizations in this post. We will use the term organization to represent governments, educational and healthcare institutions, and commercial businesses, but we will draw distinctions in the “bounty” sought after in each industry. So, let’s get started…What is Phishing?There are lot of “nice” or ...