General security

A Post-Compliant World? – Part 1

Over the next three articles, we will consider the past, present and future state of infosec compliance. Please note that these are personal views, not neces

What Is Malware?

Malware is a common term in information security, but what exactly is it? In this article, we’ll explore where it comes from, what it is intended to do, and

How Security Champions Can Build an Alliance With Developers

Introduction Although the term Security Champion is still relatively new, it has already become a mainstay within security and development circles, with a de

What Is an Information Security Business Manager?

An Information Security Business Manager is expected to function as a security leader within their designated role and partner with higher-ups to address sec

The difference between a compliance officer and a data protection officer

With the introduction of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the European Union’s latest data privacy act, organizations across the globe must meet co

CylancePROTECT – Product overview

Malicious code can have a devastating effect on organizations. This has been clearly demonstrated again and again in recent cases such as the ransomworm Wann

LetsEncrypt: The Free HTTPS Certificate Generator [product overview]

LetsEncrypt is a free way to set up your websites to use HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. In this article, we will explore the benefits of doing

The Center for Internet Security (CIS): Top 20 Critical Security Controls

Introduction The cyber-threat landscape is constantly changing on a daily basis. Each cyberattack seems to get worse, more sophisticated and even more covert

CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information) Overview and Key Takeaways

Introduction In the United States, we have a communications infrastructure that is actually quite complex. For instance, not only do the traditional landline

How to Use Biometrics in Logical Access Entry

Introduction Biometrics is another security technology which is used to confirm the identity of an individual. The tools utilized can do this either by takin