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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
May 19, 2025
What Are 10 Major Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Regulations?
Explore 10 key cybersecurity regulations by industry, including healthcare, finance, retail, and defense, and learn how organizations can stay compliant and resilient.
Compliance
May 19, 2025
What Is an Exploit? Understanding Vulnerabilities and Threat Mitigation
Learn what a cybersecurity exploit is, how attackers use them to breach systems, and the key strategies to detect and mitigate vulnerability exploitation.
Cybersecurity
May 19, 2025
What Are the Most Effective Steps for Vulnerability Remediation in Cybersecurity?
Learn the most effective vulnerability remediation strategies to protect your systems from exploit risks and improve your overall cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
May 16, 2025
How to Identify Phishing Emails? Signs of Phishing
Discover the latest phishing email signs & prevention tactics for 2025. Learn AI-powered detection methods to protect your organization.
May 16, 2025
LDAP vs. Active Directory: Understanding the Differences
Learn the key differences between LDAP and Active Directory, including their use cases, security risks, and implications for identity and access management.
May 15, 2025
What is OSINT and How Is It Used in Cybersecurity?
Learn what open source intelligence (OSINT) is, how it supports cybersecurity operations, and the tools used by analysts and attackers alike.
May 15, 2025
What Is a Hardware Token? Comparing Authentication Methods
Hardware tokens offer secure multi-factor authentication. Learn the difference between hard and soft tokens and when to use each.
Threat-Informed TPRM