Cybersecurity experts from over 70 countries share their insights, candor, and challenges when it comes to raising the level of cybersecurity awareness in their organizations. Learn how Fortra’s Terranova Security can help.

The three CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities included in this month’s patch drop are likely to be the first thing that catches anyone’s attention this month. All three are remote, unauthenticated code execution, the very type of vulnerability where we previously would have used the word, “wormable.”

Of the three forms of threat intelligence (strategic, operational, and tactical), tactical threat intelligence is the most directly actionable. Tactical threat intelligence also enables defenders to engage in threat hunting or root cause analysis activities when examining historical (attempted) intrusions. This is useful in detecting breaches that may have occurred, understanding the cause of a previous breach, and understanding whether a particular adversary or TTP is being attempted against your organization.

Data mining security helps safeguard mined data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure throughout the mining process.

As an emerging ransomware group made headlines with their record-setting $75 million payout, Congress moves toward qualifying those groups' actions as terrorism, new attacks target ISPs and Microsoft 365 users, and more. Read more about these headlines in this week's Friday Five.

Organizations must constantly make decisions about their data. This can be challenging, especially given today’s high-frequency volume and variety.Data classification guidelines provide a structure for managing, protecting, and utilizing data effectively in an organization. By following the guidelines enumerated in this article, organizations can ensure a functional and effective data...

Learn the key differences between Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personal Information (SPI), as well as their definitions, examples, and regulatory requirements. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective data protection and compliance with evolving privacy regulations.

A data security policy is an organization's set of guidelines and rules for managing and protecting its data assets. Learn what goes into a data security policy, how to implement one, and best practices in this new blog.

You don’t know you’ve experienced a ransomware attack until you’ve been delivered the note. Understanding more about the ransomware process can help you stop the attack in the act before it escalates that far.

Cybersecurity experts offer insights into safeguarding digital assets and protection strategies. Explore the emerging role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity efforts.

Understanding how cyberattacks unfold is key to stopping them. In this blog, Fortra’s threat researchers break down the anatomy of a recent smishing campaign, revealing the tactics, techniques, and infrastructure behind the attack. The Smishing Attack The smishing text contains a banking alert about a transaction being put on hold and urges the reader...

Data privacy best practices are guidelines or strategies organizations use to ensure the privacy and protection of user data. Learn some of the best data privacy best practices, along with their benefits, in this new blog.

Bottom-feeding cybercriminals are seizing new opportunities in the wake of a massive Crowdstrike outage. Meanwhile, more prominent hackers from China, North Korea, and Russia aren't showing signs of slowing down. Read up on all these stories in this week's Friday Five!

Recent years have seen confusion around how to define vulnerability management. In this blog, security expert Antonio Sanchez sets the record straight, exploring the technology’s process and use cases.

As ransomware and genAI continue to pose major risks for organizations globally, it was a mere software update that caused major global Microsoft outages this past week. Find guidance on how to respond to these threats and more in this week's Friday Five.

Organizations must collect and manage data effectively to remain competitive in today’s digital world. Data management is a vital area of enterprise management, with good practices necessary for regulatory compliance, business intelligence, and competitive advantage.What Is Data Management?Data management refers to the process of collecting, storing, organizing, and using data efficiently,...