Amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) shines a spotlight on the importance—and ongoing challenges—of cyber hygiene across America’s most vital...
The cybersecurity landscape has never been more volatile, and few recent warnings have reflected this more acutely than the joint Fact Sheet released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of...
In a significant development for South African businesses, global technology consultancy BUI has introduced the BUI Cyber Security Warranty, the nation's first cyber security warranty designed to offer financial protection and response assurance against severe cyber threats. This initiative...
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With the release of Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft has dramatically shifted its security playbook by introducing Smart App Control (SAC), a proactive, cloud-backed security layer that blocks untrusted software before it ever gets a chance to execute. It’s a bold new defense in the Windows security...
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Smart App Control, a relatively recent addition to Windows 11’s arsenal of security features, marks a decisive shift in how Microsoft envisions frontline protection for everyday users. With threats growing craftier and more frequent, rigorous defenses have become less of a luxury and more of a...
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When it comes to cyber crisis management, most organizations today believe they are prepared. They have shelf-ready incident response (IR) plans, conduct tabletop exercises, and even invest in state-of-the-art detection and response technology. Yet the headlines tell a different story: major...
In a world marked by rising threats and relentless data breaches, organizations are not just seeking protective layers—they’re demanding unified, intelligent, and efficient solutions. The latest advancements in integrated cyber protection have emerged as a game-changer, breaking down siloed...
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is receiving a significant upgrade that aims to tighten security defenses by automatically blocking unwanted traffic from undiscovered endpoints. This innovative feature is designed to stem malicious lateral movement within network environments...
Microsoft is stepping up its cybersecurity game by unveiling powerful new AI agents and fortifying Microsoft Teams with enhanced protection measures. In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, where cyber threats grow more sophisticated by the day, Microsoft’s latest enhancements are designed...