In the world of cybersecurity, the Zero-Trust Security Model has emerged as a potent strategy to protect organisations from both external and internal threats. This model operates on a straightforward principle: “Never trust, always verify,” regardless of whether the request comes from inside or outside the organisation’s network. However, as I’ve discovered latterly when talking… Read More »
The cybersecurity landscape continues to witness sophisticated attacks targeting critical infrastructure. In a concerning development, whilst a few months ago, multiple U.S. Government IIS servers have fallen victim to cyber-attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in Progress Telerik software. In this article, I aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the attacks, technical details, threat actor activity, and… Read More »
As technology advances, so does the intricacy and sophistication of cyber operations. This trend creates an urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks, particularly concerning international law and cyber activities. Recent episodes of state-sponsored cyber espionage, most notably those attributed to the Chinese Communist Party, have thrown this necessity into sharp relief. The spectrum of these… Read More »
The digital age has ushered in new frontiers, bringing with it an uptick in cybersecurity breaches. When faced with such incidents, the affected parties often turn to the judiciary to help manage and mitigate the damage. However, securing an injunction against unidentified individuals— “against persons unknown” or in an American context a “John Doe” injunction—in… Read More »
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 »