AI and Zero Trust Architecture: Reinventing Security Models

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve in complexity, and traditional security models are proving less effective.  Modern organizations, with their increasingly distributed workforces, reliance on cloud services, and complex supply chains, require a new approach to security—one that embraces the idea that no user or device, whether inside or outside the Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting ChatGPT: The Dark Side of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT continue to advance, they are revolutionizing industries, improving productivity, and transforming human-machine interactions.  ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI, has garnered widespread attention for its ability to generate human-like text responses, write code, and even assist with creative tasks.  However, while Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

AI and Privacy: Assessing the Risk, Unveiling the Truth

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate industries, businesses are leveraging its capabilities for automation, decision-making, and predictive analytics. However, with great power comes great responsibility, particularly when it comes to privacy. AI systems, particularly those using machine learning models, process vast amounts of data, often including personal or sensitive Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

The Anatomy of Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Business email compromise (BEC) is an effective cyberattack that uses deception and impersonation to steal large sums of money from organizations. If an organization relies on wire transfers to make or receive payments, then, sooner or later, it will be targeted. Furthermore, successful BEC attacks are financially devastating, with losses regularly exceeding Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

The 7 Phases of an Incident Response Plan

Interview with Eric Vanderburg – President How to Write an Effective Cyber Incident Response Plan [gravityform id=”27″ title=”false” description=”false” ajax=”true”] In a previous blog, we discussed what should be included in your incident response plan (IRP). In this blog, we will break down the incident response lifecycle by examining the Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

Critical Metaverse Privacy Concerns

The Metaverse, a concept born out of science fiction and gradually becoming more commonplace, is a virtual space that blurs the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. This transformative evolution of the Internet promises enhanced connectivity, interaction, and immersive experiences. However, as with all significant digital leaps, the Metaverse Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago

What is Penetration Testing?

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity needs to be prioritized by businesses of all sizes, including small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs). As organizations rely heavily on technology to drive their operations, they have become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Fortunately, a powerful tool exists to help SMBs fortify their defenses: penetration testing. Understanding Read more

By Eric Vanderburg, ago