Cyber Defense Advisors

Year: 2023

Simplify Your GDPR Compliance

Simplify Your GDPR Compliance The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may seem like a daunting topic for many businesses, but compliance doesn’t have to be a complicated affair. This monumental piece of legislation, introduced by the European Union (EU) in 2018, has reshaped how companies handle, store, and process personal data. While the GDPR brought […]

GDPR Compliance

How GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Can Help Keep Your Company Secure

How GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) Can Help Keep Your Company Secure When you glance at the headlines, you’ll often find stories about data breaches, hefty fines for non-compliance, and businesses struggling to maintain their reputation. Security and compliance are no longer mere buzzwords—they’re paramount to the survival and success of businesses. Enter GRC or Governance, […]

Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Frequently Asked Questions About Cis-Based Risk Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About CIS-Based Risk Assessment Risk management is a cornerstone of cybersecurity. One of the methodologies that has gained significant traction in recent years is the CIS (Center for Internet Security) Risk Assessment Method. For those unfamiliar with this term or keen on diving deeper, here’s a primer on the subject through a […]

CIS-Based Risk Assessment

10 Cybersecurity Questions You Must Pose To Your CISO

10 Cybersecurity Questions You Must Pose To Your CISO In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity is paramount. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, becoming more sophisticated, and targeting individuals and organizations alike. To safeguard your digital assets and maintain the trust of your customers, it’s crucial to have a robust cybersecurity strategy in place. Central to […]

Cyber Security Analyst

Simplify Your Cyber Security Risk Assessments

Simplify Your Cyber Security Risk Assessments In an era where the digital landscape is constantly evolving, ensuring the safety of your digital assets has become paramount. Cybersecurity risk assessments are a crucial tool in this endeavor. These assessments help organizations identify vulnerabilities, assess potential threats, and develop strategies to protect sensitive data and systems from […]

High-Level Risk Assessment
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  • December 4, 2023

New BLUFFS Bluetooth Attack Expose Devices to Adversary-in-the-Middle Attacks

New research has unearthed multiple novel attacks that break Bluetooth Classic’s forward secrecy and future secrecy guarantees, resulting in adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) scenarios between two already connected peers. The issues, collectively named BLUFFS, impact Bluetooth Core Specification 4.2 through 5.4. They are tracked under the identifier CVE-2023-24023 (CVSS score: 6.8) and were responsibly disclosed in October […]

Cyber News
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  • December 4, 2023

AI and Trust

I trusted a lot today. I trusted my phone to wake me on time. I trusted Uber to arrange a taxi for me, and the driver to get me to the airport safely. I trusted thousands of other drivers on the road not to ram my car on the way. At the airport, I trusted […]

Cyber News
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  • December 4, 2023

Make a Fresh Start for 2024: Clean Out Your User Inventory to Reduce SaaS Risk

As work ebbs with the typical end-of-year slowdown, now is a good time to review user roles and privileges and remove anyone who shouldn’t have access as well as trim unnecessary permissions. In addition to saving some unnecessary license fees, a clean user inventory significantly enhances the security of your SaaS applications. From reducing risk […]

Cyber News
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  • December 4, 2023

New P2PInfect Botnet MIPS Variant Targeting Routers and IoT Devices

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of an emerging botnet called P2PInfect that’s capable of targeting routers and IoT devices. The latest version, per Cado Security Labs, is compiled for Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipelined Stages (MIPS) architecture, broadening its capabilities and reach. “It’s highly likely that by targeting MIPS, the P2PInfect developers intend to […]

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