VPN exploitation refers to the unauthorised use of VPN services or protocols to bypass network security controls, intercept encrypted traffic, or compromise VPN endpoints for malicious purposes. Attackers may employ a variety of techniques, including:
ROI in information security is often seen as “the cost of what didn’t happen” — breaches that didn’t occur, penalties that were avoided, and reputational damage that never materialised. However, this doesn’t mean that the value of cybersecurity investments cannot be measured. By analysing key factors such as risk reduction, cost savings, and business continuity, companies can effectively quantify the ROI of their ISAs and broader security initiatives.
Enter the Information Security Analyst (ISA) — a key figure in an organisation’s defence against cyber threats. Far from being just another IT role, an ISA is pivotal to safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring compliance, and maintaining business continuity. This article explores the role of an Information Security Analyst and provides a detailed examination of why C-level executives must prioritise information security within their organisations.
Social media accounts can be a goldmine of information for attackers. By studying an organisation’s social media presence, attackers can learn about its employees, customers, partners, and internal operations. This information can launch targeted attacks like phishing scams, malware infections, or social engineering attacks.
Before delving into vulnerabilities, it’s essential to establish what firewalls do. In essence, a firewall is a security device—either hardware, software, or a combination of both—that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic. It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the Internet. Firewalls use a set of predefined security rules to filter traffic, allowing legitimate connections while blocking potentially harmful ones.