An Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) is a security solution designed to detect and prevent threats at the endpoint level. Endpoints are the devices that connect to the corporate network at the “end”, i.e as a point of access. These include devices like computers, tablets, smartphones, servers and IoT devices. In a modern enterprise environment, the […]
An insider threat is a security risk that originates from within an organization. It typically involves employees, contractors, vendors, or partners who have access to sensitive information or critical systems. This is unlike external threats, which come from hackers or cybercriminals outside the organization. Insider threats pose a unique mitigation challenge, since they are caused […]
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a cloud computing solution that provides virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) services to users over the internet. Like VDI solutions, DaaS eliminates the need for traditional physical desktops since it hosts desktop environments on a remote server. This allows users to access their desktops from any device, offering greater flexibility […]
Coined by Forrester, ZTE (Zero Trust Edge) is a term that describes a new solution for networking and security infrastructure. ZTE converges networking and security while ensuring secure access to resources based on zero trust access principles. ZTE is a virtual network, based on SD-WAN and the cloud, that is accessible to users worldwide. By […]
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions are tools that are designed to automatically identify and mitigate threats at the endpoint, i.e., the end-user device. EDRs continuously monitor endpoints, collect data analytics, and employ rule-based automated response and analysis. By doing so, they enable organizations to respond swiftly to suspicious activities and attacks like malware or […]
Sandboxing is a security practice in which a program or code is executed in a secure and isolated environment to determine if it is malicious. The sandboxing environment is typically restricted from accessing the host system’s resources, such as the file system, network, and hardware. This prevents the program from causing harm to the host […]
Ransomware is a form of malicious software that seizes control over a victim’s data or device and presents them with a dire ultimatum: either pay a ransom or face the consequences. Whether this is prolonged lockdown or a widespread data leak, the threat is almost always high enough to convince victims into paying up. The […]
There are over 2 billion sites on the internet, and for good reason: the browser represents one of the most critical tools for productivity, communication and research alike. At no time in history have there been more internet users – driven partly by skyrocketing rates of WFH employees. For instance, between December 2019 and March […]
Last year saw the highest number of vulnerabilities on record. Beating 2021’s total of 20,000, threat actors were granted a boon of over 25,000 new and unique flaws to take advantage of. And while the plethora of vulnerabilities are higher today than ever, the time it takes for businesses to realize a potential breach is […]
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protects organizations from their own databases. Thanks to increasingly rabid attempts to infiltrate sensitive customer databases maintained by organizations, data breach expenses are skyrocketing to unprecedented, 3-million-dollar levels. DLP encompasses a broad range of solutions that prevent data from moving beyond the confines of a responsible organization. While traditional protection once […]
Smishing, a combination of the words “SMS” and “phishing,” is a cyber attack type that uses text messaging to deceive individuals. Smishing attackers trick their targets into sharing sensitive data, like credentials or financial information, or into clicking on malicious links. These actions are then leveraged by the attacker for gaining unauthorized access into networks, […]
Wielding methods that dupe, manipulate, or outright exploit trusted users, attackers aim to take advantage of the core mechanic of modern identity verification, and gain access to a user’s online account. Once wearing the guise of a user’s account, they are granted deeper access to otherwise tightly-defended networks. The lure of such an open door […]
VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) is a technology that enables organizations to provide desktop environments to end-users from a centralized server or data center so they can access them remotely. In a traditional desktop environment, each user has their own physical computer with an operating system, applications, and data stored locally. However, with VDI, these resources […]
Login credentials are the gateway to every online service today as they help identify the person behind the screen, safeguarding your sensitive information from anyone with malicious intent. Despite the myriad of preventative measures possible today, credential stuffing remains one of the best tools in the cyberattacker’s arsenal. With this, attackers are able to break […]
Software as a Service (SaaS) security, at its core, describes the implementation of measures that protect applications and their underlying data. The unique complexities of the cloud have allowed some unscrupulous SaaS providers to take shortcuts, at great expense to the end-user. SaaS security measures include adaptable authentication, data encryption, and network security. The goal […]
Phishing attacks, which are social engineering attacks that aim to steal user data, are experiencing a revolution. The recent rapid development of AI has done more than open up new pathways for legitimate businesses: ChatGPT is now being used to conduct phishing scams. Learn how LayerX can help your security team What are Phishing Attacks? […]
Remote work is a work arrangement where an employee works outside of the traditional office environment, typically from their own home or another location of their choice. This arrangement can be full-time or part-time and is often offered by a company as a flexible work option. Remote work is facilitated by communication technologies like email, […]
Remote and hybrid work are here to stay. Remote workers enjoy quantifiably higher productivity and greater work-life balance – the stronger autonomy and sense of trust between employees and managers further pave the way for greater retention rates. However, safely unlocking the benefits of secure remote access is proving a substantial challenge. For many, remote […]
The evolving cyber threat landscape has required security stakeholders to rethink their security strategies and rebuild their security stack. Modern technological capabilities that are simultaneously being incorporated into the enterprise, like digital transformation and cloudification, are making this an even harder challenge to crack. Many organizations opt for a CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) as […]
What is a Secure Web Gateway? A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) is a network security solution that is designed to protect users from web-based threats and the organization from insecure traffic. This is done by enforcing corporate security policies on internet traffic. SWG solutions act as a proxy server between users and the internet. They […]
Social engineering describes the way in which victims are manipulated into sharing information, downloading malware, and sending money across to criminals. Unlike malicious software packages, the human brain cannot be patched – at a base level, everyone is equally vulnerable to social engineering. And while public perception of social engineering hasn’t developed much since the […]
BYOD, “Bring Your Own Device”, is aזז corporate IT policy that allows employees to use their personal devices for work purposes and for accessing business applications. Such devices include smartphones, laptops, and tablets. BYOD is becoming increasingly common in the modern workplace since it allows employees to work from home and offers a more flexible, […]
Password reuse refers to the insecure practice of using the same password across multiple different accounts, platforms, or services. Password is a risky practice, because if one account with the reused password is compromised, an attacker can use that same password to access and breach all other accounts as well. For example, if a person […]
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