Ransomware attacks hit a business every 14 seconds. The average cost is $5.37 million, and that doesn’t even include the ransom itself. Ultimately, it’s not about if your business will be targeted, but when. Even companies with billion-dollar security budgets have fallen victim. Yahoo, Marriott, Sony…the list goes on. Fortunately, you don’t have to be […]
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Traditional perimeter security is dead. The castle-and-moat approach assumes everything inside your network is safe, but that assumption gets exploited daily. Attackers breach the perimeter, then move freely across your systems until the damage is done. 82% of data breaches involve compromised credentials. Let that sink in for a moment. Once hackers have legitimate login
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The holiday season brings joy…but it also brings unexpected cyber risks. Among the most dangerous are zero-day vulnerabilities, flaws exploited before patches are available. Combined with holiday distractions and increased online activity, these threats can turn festive cheer into costly breaches. Here’s how to strengthen your holiday cybersecurity strategy and stay ahead of zero-day attacks.
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On the first day of Cybersecurity, my IT team gave to me: A patch for every vulnerability. On the second day of Cybersecurity, my IT team gave to me: Two-factor login, And a patch for every vulnerability. On the third day of Cybersecurity, my IT team gave to me: Three strong passwords, Two-factor login, And
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As we step into 2026, understanding AI and cybersecurity predictions for 2026 is critical for businesses, IT leaders, and security professionals. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a supporting technology—it’s becoming the backbone of both cyber defense and cybercrime. From autonomous AI agents to quantum-safe encryption, the coming year will bring transformative changes that redefine
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Small businesses face growing cybersecurity threats, yet many lack the resources for a fully staffed Security Operations Center (SOC). Traditionally, SOCs relied on human analysts to monitor, detect, and respond to incidents—a model that struggles under today’s alert volumes and complexity. Enter AI in SOCs: automation and intelligent systems that streamline detection, triage, and response.
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It’s the holiday season, and while twinkling lights and giant inflatables are brightening the night, cybercriminals are still hiding in the shadows. The holidays are prime time for attackers to exploit IoT holiday vulnerabilities, especially in small businesses. Why? Because many SMBs deploy IoT devices for convenience and customer experience but often lack enterprise-level security
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We’re approaching the end of the year, and with 2025 quickly fading in the rearview, we need to start assessing the new landscape to prepare for 2026. It’s no secret that the last year has brought huge innovations in AI and normalized its usage in the workforce and at home. But what do these changes
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Cybersecurity teams are drowning. Attacks are increasing by double digits annually, the talent shortage shows no signs of improving, and alert fatigue is pushing experienced professionals toward burnout. The average enterprise security team faces thousands of alerts daily—95% of which turn out to be false positives that waste precious time. Traditional security tools can’t keep
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Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and patches. It’s a constant battle against threats that lurk in the shadows of your network. In today’s post, we’re cracking open the crypt to share stories from the Security Operations Center (SOC), where AI faces off against the digital undead. These aren’t your typical movie monsters. We’re talking about
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