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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is a collection of technologies, policies, and proactive measures that secure applications, data, infrastructure, and services in a cloud environment. It involves a mix of solutions including identity and access management (IAM), CASB, encryption, and other preventive strategies that protect regulated or sensitive information in transit and at

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Ransomware – How to Prepare for a Ransomware Attack

Ransomware is malware that secretly infects a system, attacks files and access credentials without the victim knowing it, and then demands payment in cryptocurrency to unlock or decrypt them. It is the most common and severe cyberattack faced by individuals, businesses, and institutions. The growth of ransomware has been propelled

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How to Spot Phishing Emails

Phishing is a technique used by attackers to trick recipients into taking a malicious action that results in divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. It is usually delivered through email, but can also be sent through instant messaging (smishing), voice calls/texts (vishing) and social media sites (SMS-phishing). Attackers typically impersonate

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