The current digital landscape necessitates robust cybersecurity across all sectors. Legal firms, owing to their possession of sensitive client and internal data, are particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals. The implications of a data breach can be severe, leading to reputational damage, financial loss, and erosion of client trust. Alongside cybersecurity, legal firms rely heavily on… Read More »
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the driving force of the 21st-century technological revolution, carries the promise of immense societal benefits and transformative change. However, it also raises crucial concerns that call for collective global vigilance. The Centre for AI Safety, a collective of prominent figures in the AI domain including Sam Altman of OpenAI, Demis Hassabis of… Read More »
Introduction This week, the Department of Defense (DoD) delivered its highly anticipated classified 2023 DoD Cyber Strategy to Congress. This comprehensive strategy outlines the Department’s approach to operating in and through cyberspace, with the aim of safeguarding the American people and advancing the defense priorities of the United States. The strategy builds upon previous initiatives,… Read More »
As organisations grapple with the increasing frequency and complexity of cyber threats and the numerous threat actors which are the source of such threats, there is a rising demand for methodologies that proactively manage cyber risk exposure. Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) has emerged as a crucial solution to this challenge. The approach embodies a… Read More »
Microsoft has detected stealthly and targeted malicious attacks that are primarily focused on the access of credentials and exploration of network systems following a successful compromise. These operations target essential infrastructure organisations in the United States and are orchestrated by Volt Typhoon, a China-based state sponsored actor , who engages in information gathering and espionage.… Read More »
Cyber threats have become more sophisticated and harder to detect. Among evolving cyber threats, one strategy stands out for its stealth and efficacy: the “Living Off the Land” (LOTL) technique. As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, understanding such tactics becomes paramount for businesses and individuals alike. What is Living Off the Land? In… Read More »
Introduction: Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important for businesses of every size. With the rise of artificial intelligence, companies are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, businesses must be prepared to handle any security issue that arises. As an IT professional, Microsoft Professional Partner, lawyer, and financial accountant, I understand… Read More »