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Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About SEC Compliance Navigating the regulatory maze of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be daunting. Whether you’re a novice investor, a startup gearing up for an IPO, or an established corporation, understanding SEC compliance is crucial. Let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions to simplify the process […]

SEC Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIL Compliance Understanding ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) can sometimes seem like you’re trying to crack a secret code. It’s a set of practices for IT service management (ITSM) that helps align IT services with business needs. But what does “compliance” mean in this context? Let’s dive into some of the […]

ITIL Compliance
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  • December 8, 2023

New Bluetooth Attack

New attack breaks forward secrecy in Bluetooth. Three news articles: BLUFFS is a series of exploits targeting Bluetooth, aiming to break Bluetooth sessions’ forward and future secrecy, compromising the confidentiality of past and future communications between devices. This is achieved by exploiting four flaws in the session key derivation process, two of which are new, […]

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  • December 8, 2023

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Growing Threat You Can’t Ignore

Ransomware attacks have become a significant and pervasive threat in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity. Among the various iterations of ransomware, one trend that has gained prominence is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). This alarming development has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling individuals with limited technical expertise to carry out devastating attacks. Traditional and double extortion ransomware attacks […]

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  • December 8, 2023

Mac Users Beware: New Trojan-Proxy Malware Spreading via Pirated Software

Unauthorized websites distributing trojanized versions of cracked software have been found to infect Apple macOS users with a new Trojan-Proxy malware. “Attackers can use this type of malware to gain money by building a proxy server network or to perform criminal acts on behalf of the victim: to launch attacks on websites, companies and individuals, […]

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  • December 8, 2023

WordPress Releases Update 6.4.2 to Address Critical Remote Attack Vulnerability

WordPress has released version 6.4.2 with a patch for a critical security flaw that could be exploited by threat actors by combining it with another bug to execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable sites. “A remote code execution vulnerability that is not directly exploitable in core; however, the security team feels that there is a […]

Cyber News

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore CJIS Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore CJIS Compliance Imagine a vault of sensitive information. It contains every detail, from your name and address to fingerprints and criminal history. Now, imagine if this vault was easily accessible to anyone with a modicum of hacking skill. Unsettling, right? That’s precisely the nightmare scenario that CJIS Compliance seeks to avoid. […]

CJIS Compliance

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) When you hear the acronym GRC, you might think of another buzzword, yet another acronym in the ocean of corporate jargon. However, GRC—standing for Governance, Risk, and Compliance—is more than just a set of letters. It represents a critical framework that can significantly impact the success and […]

Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)

Simplify Your FISMA Compliance

Simplify Your FISMA Compliance If you’re in the realm of government contracting or work closely with federal agencies, you’ve likely heard of FISMA – the Federal Information Security Management Act. Understanding and adhering to its requirements can be daunting, especially for newcomers. However, with the right approach, you can simplify your FISMA compliance journey. Breaking […]

FISMA Compliance