3 Strategies That Can Help Stop Ransomware Before It Becomes A Crisis
Fenix co-founder Heath Renfrow contributes to a CSO article about why layered security strategies, IR planning, and backups are essential to protect against ransomware.
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Gootloader SEO Watering Hole Malware Targets Law Firms
John A. Smith, CEO of Conversant, discusses with SC Media some key measures to help prevent ransomware attacks, a prominent concern for law firms. He emphasizes the significance of implementing a comprehensive defense strategy that includes end-user training.
Researchers Find Active Campaigns Exploiting Two Kubernetes Misconfigurations
Conversant Managing Director Eli Nussbaum highlights the importance for organizations to restrict the usage of new, easy-to-implement tools, like containers, until they have established sufficient procedures and technical controls to securely implement them.
Lack of Executive Understanding, Talent Gap Strain Security Teams
Conversant Managing Director Eli Nussbaum shares security professionals’ requirements with Security Boulevard in order to evolve security programs.
40% of Ubuntu Cloud Workloads Vulnerable to Exploits
Conversant CEO John A. Smith offers insights to Infosecurity Magazine on the two high-priority vulnerabilities that impact Ubuntu cloud workloads.
Attackers Exploit Windows-Based ‘search-ms’ Protocol
Conversant Managing Director Eli Nussbaum advises a holistic security approach for search-ms issues.
Two Privilege Escalation Flaws Affect 40% of Ubuntu Workloads in OverlayFS
Conversant CEO John A. Smith shares with SC Media on why security teams should patch immediately due to proof-of-concept (POC) hacks posed by vulnerabilities.
What Do We Do Now? The Immediate Aftermath of Declining Ransomware Demands
Heath Renfrow writes for CPO Magazine on the need to have a comprehensive plan of action should a ransomware attack occur–before such an attack can strike.
Russia Expected to Increase Critical Infrastructure Attacks
Conversant CEO John A. Smith offers insights to Security Boulevard about the security implications of heightened political tensions, and the need to defend critical systems.
A Cybersecurity Wish List Ahead of NATO Summit
Conversant CEO John A. Smith shares with SecurityWeek the importance of undergoing regular assessments to protect critical infrastructure bodies.