Choosing between a Virtual CISO (vCISO) and an In-House CISO depends on your organization’s size, budget, and security needs. Here’s a quick overview to help you decide: In-House CISO: A full-time employee deeply embedded in your company, offering tailored security strategies, immediate incident response, and dedicated leadership. Ideal for large businesses or highly regulated industries.…
We previously recommended Microsoft Defender for Endpoint full scans as a configuration best practice in this article, since that is the most secure option. While full scans offer the most comprehensive protection, they come with significant system resource consumption, which can impact performance. This blog article explores the benefits and drawbacks of full and quick…
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) helps organizations identify 30–50% more vulnerabilities than traditional methods. However, implementing BAS comes with challenges. Here’s a quick overview of the five main hurdles: Limited Staff and Budget: BAS tools can be expensive and require skilled professionals, which many organizations lack. Technical Setup Difficulties: Complex deployment, integration with existing systems…
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint includes a powerful Deception feature, designed to enhance early threat detection and response capabilities. This blog post will explore what the Deception feature is, its prerequisites, how to configure it, and how to monitor results effectively. What Is the Deception Feature? The Deception feature in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint creates an artificial attack…
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, protecting all endpoints within an organization is crucial. However, many businesses face unique challenges when securing non-traditional devices with limited hardware resources, such as those found in IT/OT environments. This article explores how to effectively implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) on these resource-constrained devices, ensuring robust security without…
Why Should We Use Data Loss Prevention Solutions? Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is crucial for organizations in highly regulated sectors like banking, financial services, healthcare, government, or those investing in research and development. In these environments, sensitive information, such as personal data or trade secrets, must be protected against unauthorized access or unintentional leaks. Implementing…
As previously mentioned, a successful DLP implementation program should cover all 3 main data exfiltration channels which are Web, Collaboration and Endpoint with all their subcomponents. When it comes to endpoints, onboarding Windows workstations to Purview is quite easy. If your organization provides MacOS devices to your users, these devices should also be onboarded to…
Why Customizing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Antivirus Policy Settings is Crucial Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)is a powerful endpoint security solution that provides advanced threat protection and response capabilities. While the default settings offer a good baseline of protection, customizing these settings to align with your organization’s specific needs is crucial. Here’s why adjusting the…
In today’s digital landscape, email remains a critical communication tool for organizations. However, it is also a primary target for cyberattacks, including phishing, spam, and email spoofing. Leveraging the advanced security features by using an affordable SaaS offering can significantly enhance your organization’s email security and fulfilling your compliance requirements for your regulatory needs and…
Gain a competitive edge in the automotive supply chain by learning everything about TISAX: compliance, its benefits, assessment levels, and how to achieve it. Introduction In today’s data-driven automotive industry, robust information security is paramount. That’s where TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) comes in. This article provides a comprehensive guide for automotive suppliers seeking…
