Cyber Defense Advisors

Year: 2023

NIST-Based vs. CIS-Based Risk Assessments: Securing Your Firm in the Digital Era

NIST-Based vs. CIS-Based Risk Assessments: Securing Your Firm in the Digital Era In an increasingly digital world, the security of your firm’s data and operations is paramount. Cyber threats continue to evolve, becoming more sophisticated and dangerous by the day. To protect your organization effectively, you need a robust risk assessment framework. Two prominent frameworks […]

NIST-Based Risk Assessment

How Wireless Network Testing Can Help Keep Your Company Secure

How Wireless Network Testing Can Help Keep Your Company Secure In an era where businesses rely heavily on wireless networks for their operations, ensuring the security of these networks is paramount. Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the consequences of a breach can be devastating. This is where wireless network testing comes into play, […]

Wireless Network Testing

How Cloud Security Testing Can Safeguard Your Business

How Cloud Security Testing Can Safeguard Your Business In an era where data is the new currency, safeguarding your company’s digital assets has never been more critical. With the widespread adoption of cloud computing, businesses are benefiting from scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. However, these advantages come with their own set of security challenges. That’s where […]

Cloud Security Testing

How CIS-Based Risk Assessments Can Help Keep Your Company Secure

How CIS-Based Risk Assessments Can Help Keep Your Company Secure Businesses around the world are growing increasingly reliant on digital solutions. While this has enabled companies to operate more efficiently and serve customers better, it also exposes them to a myriad of cybersecurity threats. To combat these challenges, a robust and comprehensive approach is necessary. […]

CIS-Based Risk Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Cyber Security Managers (vCSM)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Cyber Security Managers (vCSM) In an increasingly interconnected world, where businesses rely heavily on digital infrastructure, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been greater. With cyber threats evolving at an alarming pace, organizations must stay one step ahead to protect their sensitive data and operations. One innovative solution […]

Cybersecurity Manager (vCSM)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, businesses are constantly seeking ways to stay ahead of the curve. The role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has always been pivotal in guiding organizations through the intricacies of the digital landscape. However, a new trend […]

Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Chief Security Officers (vCISO)

Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Chief Security Officers (vCISO) In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations are constantly seeking innovative solutions to safeguard their digital assets. One such solution gaining popularity is the concept of Virtual Chief Security Officers, or vCISOs. As the name suggests, vCISOs are virtual or remote experts who provide crucial […]

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
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  • December 1, 2023

U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean Kimsuky Hackers and 8 Foreign-Based Agents

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Thursday sanctioned the North Korea-linked adversarial collective known as Kimsuky as well as eight foreign-based agents who are alleged to have facilitated sanctions evasion. The agents, the Treasury said, helped in “revenue generation and missile-related technology procurement that support the DPRK’s weapons […]

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  • December 1, 2023

Zyxel Releases Patches to Fix 15 Flaws in NAS, Firewall, and AP Devices

Zyxel has released patches to address 15 security issues impacting network-attached storage (NAS), firewall, and access point (AP) devices, including three critical flaws that could lead to authentication bypass and command injection. The three vulnerabilities are listed below – CVE-2023-35138 (CVSS score: 9.8) – A command injection vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to […]

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