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May 30, 2025
How Does Wireshark Improve Network Security Through Packet Analysis?
Wireshark is one of the most powerful tools in a security analyst’s toolkit. Learn how it enables deep packet inspection, threat detection, and enhanced network visibility to protect your organization.
Cybersecurity
May 29, 2025
What Are the CIS Controls and How Can They Improve Your Cybersecurity?
Learn how the CIS Controls framework works, why it matters in 2025, and how implementing its prioritized safeguards can help organizations prevent cyberattacks and reduce risk.
Compliance
May 29, 2025
What Should Security Leaders Know About FCRA?
Understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), how it applies to cybersecurity practices, and what security leaders can do to ensure compliance when handling consumer data or engaging in vendor monitoring.
Compliance
May 28, 2025
What Is a Cache and Why Can It Be a Hidden Security Risk?
Learn what a cache is, how it works, and why improper cache management can expose organizations to data leaks, session hijacking, and performance-driven vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
May 28, 2025
15 Top Ways To Reduce Organizational Cyber Risk in 2025
Discover 15 methods to reduce cyber risk across your organization in 2025, from vendor security and asset visibility to training, automation, and continuous monitoring.
Cybersecurity
May 27, 2025
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: 10 Essential Steps to Protect Your Company in 2025
Explore 10 critical cybersecurity practices small businesses should implement in 2025 to protect against ransomware, phishing, and data breaches while building customer trust and compliance.
Cybersecurity
May 27, 2025
What Is CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)?
Learn what Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is, how it’s regulated, and the cybersecurity best practices and frameworks required for federal contractors and partners to safeguard it.
Cybersecurity
May 26, 2025
What Is Security Posture and How Do You Manage External Attack Risks in 2025?
Learn what cybersecurity posture means in today’s threat landscape and explore best practices for managing external attack surface risks across your digital and third-party ecosystems.
Cybersecurity
May 26, 2025
NIST CSF vs. ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2: Which Cybersecurity Framework Fits Your Organization?
Discover how NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 differ in scope, structure, and application, and learn how to choose the right cybersecurity framework for your organization’s needs.
Cybersecurity
May 23, 2025
How STRIKE Helped Identify Qakbot’s Alleged Operator and Support a $24M Asset Seizure
SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team supported U.S. law enforcement in an investigation into Qakbot, a malware platform linked to some of the most widespread ransomware activity in recent history. On May 22, 2025, the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Russian national… Read More
May 23, 2025
What Is Zero Trust Security and Why Does It Matter in 2025?
Explore the Zero Trust security model, its real-world applications, and why adopting a “never trust, always verify” approach is essential for protecting today’s hybrid enterprises.
Cybersecurity
May 23, 2025
Best Practices for Configuring a Web Application Firewall
Explore essential best practices for configuring Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) to protect against OWASP Top 10 threats, reduce false positives, and defend web applications at scale.
Cybersecurity
May 23, 2025
CIFS vs. SMB: What’s the Difference and Which Is More Secure?
CIFS and SMB both support file sharing across networks, but only one aligns with modern security standards. Learn the key differences and how to secure them.
Cybersecurity
May 22, 2025
How Does BIPA Compliance Work and What Are the Risks of Falling Short on Biometric Privacy Laws?
Explore how the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) affects your organization’s data practices, legal exposure, and cybersecurity policies in 2025.
Compliance
May 22, 2025
What is Sensitive Data? 5 Top Strategies For Securing It
Learn what qualifies as sensitive data and explore five actionable strategies to safeguard personal, financial, and proprietary information from breaches and regulatory risks.
Cybersecurity
May 21, 2025
What Is the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)? What Businesses Need to Know
Learn what the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) means for your organization, how it compares to other privacy laws, and what steps you must take to stay compliant and secure in 2025.
Compliance
May 21, 2025
What Is Cryptography? Key Concepts for Cybersecurity Leaders
Understand cryptography fundamentals and learn how encryption, hashing, and public key infrastructure (PKI) protect data, maintain trust, and secure your organization’s digital operations.
Cybersecurity
May 21, 2025
What Is the NIST 800-53 Framework?
Learn what the NIST 800-53 framework is, how it supports cybersecurity compliance, and how government contractors and organizations use it to assess risk, secure systems, and manage third-party threats.
Cybersecurity
May 20, 2025
What Is Malware? Common Types and How to Stop Them
Explore the most common types of malware, including ransomware, trojans, and spyware, and learn effective strategies to detect and prevent infections across your organization and supply chain.
Cybersecurity
May 20, 2025
10 Best Practices for Securing Protected Health Information (PHI): What Is PHI and How To Secure It
Learn what constitutes PHI, why it’s a top cyber target, and the most effective methods to secure medical data in compliance with HIPAA and beyond.
Healthcare
May 20, 2025
What’s the Difference Between IDS and IPS—and When Do You Use Each?
Learn the key differences between Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), including how they work, their pros and cons, and when to deploy each to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity