Tor & Tails OS – Privacy and Security Tools for the Future
In a significant step forward for privacy advocates and users who seek to maintain digital anonymity, the Tor Project and Tails OS have officially announced their merger. The integration of…
AI vs. Cybersecurity
Investment Disparities and Growth Opportunities The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally reshaped the technological landscape, introducing innovations that are revolutionizing sectors such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and…
Olympics 2024 Cyber-Threats by Alessandro Civati
Olympics 2024 Threats – Wifi honeypots, Phishing, BEC, Domain spoofing and Fake apps
Millions will be flocking to Paris where the Olympics will be held over the next 16 days, starting yesterday. It will be the first in-person summer games since pandemic restrictions…
CrowdStrike Update Causes Global Microsoft Outage – A valuable lesson about managing IT systems.
Yesterday morning, a major global IT disruption unfolded, sending shockwaves through various sectors reliant on Microsoft Windows. This widespread outage has impacted essential services and businesses around the world, revealing…
Cybersecurity Strategies – Part 3, Russia’s approach to cybersecurity
Russia's cybersecurity strategy integrates several key components aimed at safeguarding national interests, asserting sovereignty in cyberspace, and influencing global dynamics: ### 1. Legal and Regulatory Framework: The Information Security Doctrine…
Cybersecurity Strategies – Part 2, European challenges due to its fragmentation.
The European Union (EU) faces unique challenges in its cybersecurity strategy due to the internal fragmentation arising from the individual regulations and policies of its member states. Addressing these critical…
Cybersecurity Strategies – Part 1, A Comparative overview between the European Union, China, and the United States
This document provides a comprehensive overview and comparison of the cybersecurity strategies employed by the European Union (EU), China, and the United States (US). It highlights each strategy's key components,…
How to Become a CIO – Five steps for a new career.
Becoming a chief information officer (CIO) involves a combination of extensive education and substantial experience. CIOs are pivotal leaders within organizations, overseeing all technology initiatives and integrating technology with business…
Cyber Crimes - The Interpol Approach - by Alessandro Civati
Cyber Crimes – The Interpol Approach
Cybercriminals have become more sophisticated – increasingly using emerging technologies and tools to target data and associated infrastructure maliciously. Cyber-attacks have become more destructive and costly. Direct damages caused by…
CyberSecurity for the Customer Trust – A new way to increase businesses opportunities
Organizations, and businesses, have embraced technology and connectivity in all aspects. Businesses currently operate in remote and distributed work environments, outsource functions to third-party partners, and invest in cloud and…
NOC vs SOC - by Alessandro Civati
NOC vs SOC – Network operations center and Security operations center
Organizations seeking to secure and get the best out of their network should have a network operations center (NOC), a security operations center (SOC), or both. However, businesses cannot tell…
People-Centric Cybersecurity, by Alessandro Civati, LutinX.com
People-Centric Cybersecurity – “we-are-together-in-this” is the new Company-Customer priority
Organizations, or businesses, have embraced technology and connectivity in all aspects. Companies operating in remote and distributed work environments outsource functions to third-party partners and invest in cloud and SaaS…
Cybersecurity Megatrends by alessandro Civati, Lutinx.com
Cybersecurity Megatrends – More devices, More risks, More expenditures.
Cybersecurity is a big concern for all types of organizations. Cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile phones, and electronic systems from malicious attacks, and its function can be summarized: Protecting the…
Cloud Data Security by Alessandro Civati
Cloud Data Security – Four Best Practices for Businesses
Businesses world-over have become dependent on the cloud for a wide range of mission-critical workflows. Companies are now entirely dependent on the cloud platform for HR processes, payroll processing, CRM…
CyberWar in Europe by Alessandro Civati
CyberWar in Europe – Internet Blackout, Disinformation and Espionage
Thousands of people across Europe were thrown offline by a massive internet outage believed to be part of the Russian offensive on Ukraine. Reporting on the possible cyberattack, approximately 9,000 subscribers…
Zero Trust - by Alessandro Civati
Zero Trust – An Emerging Catchphrase in Cybersecurity
Zero trust has become a catchphrase in the cybersecurity sector, with all stakeholders fully accepting and going on all in. Adopting the next-generation security model has faced challenges due to…
Network Decryption by Alessandro Civati
Network Decryption – A Critical Cybersecurity Best Practice
Businesses have been moving their data and computing to the cloud. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the move to the cloud. Security teams need to have a complete view of…
Huawei Risks – A Government Security Review
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a Chinese multinational company, has steadily grown to become the largest telecommunications equipment vendor in the world. Huawei’s global revenues have been recorded at over $100…
Holiday Time - New CyberAttacks Risks for your Business - by Alessandro Civati
Holiday Time – New CyberAttacks Risks for your Business
The holidays are an opportunity for people to take time off work and enjoy time with family and loved ones. During this period, people's minds are turned away from work…
Critical Infrastructures are Under Attack - A vision to our Safety and Wellbeing - By Alessandro Civati
Critical Infrastructures are Under Attack – A vision to our Safety and Wellbeing
Can you imagine what would happen if you could no longer use some or all of the technological infrastructure and systems that we rely on daily? We are not talking…
Ransomware Attacks - Employees could be part of the problem - By Alessandro Civati
Ransomware Attacks – Employees could be part of the problem
A recent survey of about 100 cybersecurity executives in North America has found that cybercriminals have requested about 50 percent of business employees and leaders to assist in actualizing a…
CyberSecurity Plan - By Alessandro Civati
CyberSecurity Plan – A MUST-HAVE for every Business
You may never know when disaster may strike. Cybersecurity incidents are not created equal, and some may cause complete devastation. The instructions for immediate safety and recovery vary depending on…
Cybersecurity Regulations – A Strategy review between EU and USA
The history of cybersecurity regulation can be traced back to the 1990s when the E.U. passed the Data Protection Regulation. Shortly after, the U.S. established a President's Commission on Critical…
Hackers & Terrorists – A Government Vision for The New Decade
Cyber threats, network security, and sensitive information are posing complex challenges for governments, especially in national security and public policy. Cyber-based threats are proving to be the most significant national security…