Advanced Malware – Assume the Worst
With advanced malware these days, you’ve got to assume you’re probably already infected. Typical testing methods, though good for spotting vulnerabilities, may not find the malware already lurking in your environment. (more…)
Advanced Next Generation Malware
As many companies have already discovered, virus and malware infections are becoming more prevalent than ever regardless of the AV solutions in place. Malware continues to grow as the greatest threat to intellectual property or network assets. Most companies remain unaware of how widespread the problem is or even how much malware has propagated the network. (more…)
Forensic Analysis
We get calls for forensic analysis and investigation for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it’s a breach and the client wants to find out how bad the damage was, if anything was taken, if there’s any leave behind like malware, etc. Sometimes it’s an internal investigation on an employee for suspected theft or for breaking a company policy. (more…)
Rapid Malware Detection Assessment
You’re doing regular scanning, penetration testing, web app testing. You’re patching, you’ve implemented the latest and greatest. What are you doing for advanced malware threat protection? (more…)
New Year’s Resolutions for 2012
It’s that time of year again! Yay! (more…)
Advanced Malware Threats – Are You Protected?
Advanced Malware Threats or Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) are becoming more and more common in security breaches these days. What are they and what makes them so difficult to combat? (more…)
Consumer Loyalty and Data Breaches
A recent article on darkreading.com showed results of a survey on consumer loyalty and data breaches called SailPoint Market Pulse Survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive. (more…)
Cybercrime on the Rise
Saw an interesting article right in the Chicago Tribune’s Sunday Magazine section about information security – Cybercrime is on the rise. I love that cyber security is not only making the news, but it’s right in front of you when you’re settling in with your coffee and Sunday newspaper (more…)
Who is safeguarding your customers’ sensitive data?
Who is safeguarding your customers’ sensitive data? I’ve been reading with wonder, as I’m sure many of you have, about the seemingly endless parade of breaches for companies small & large. Increasingly, it isn’t the company reporting the breach that is the cause of the issue; rather it (more…)
