by Heath Gieson CIS IG1 Safeguard 5.4 states that administrator privileges should be restricted to dedicated administrator accounts, and that general computing activities such as email, internet browsing, and productivity work should be performed from a user’s...
One of the themes we keep hitting in the CIS IG1 series is simple: you can’t protect what you don’t know you have. That’s true for hardware—and it’s just as true for software. A detailed software inventory doesn’t just tighten your security posture. It drives better...
When we kicked off this series with Control 1.1: Establish and Maintain a Detailed Enterprise Asset Inventory, we focused on the Identify security function. That control is about visibility—knowing what you have so you can protect it. Today, we move to Control 1.2:...
By Heath Gieson If you don’t know what you have, how can you protect it? That simple question is why the very first control in the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls focuses on asset inventory. Before you can secure your organization, you...
Cybersecurity leaders are facing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. According to CSO Online’s latest Security Priorities Study, CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) are now responsible for more than ever: from developing cyber strategy and policy to managing...
In this digital world, it's hard to keep track of all the storage space on your devices. It's easy for our devices to run out of room because we...
Password spraying is a complex type of cyberattack that uses weak passwords to get into multiple user accounts without permission. Using the same...
Malware is a huge threat in the digital world. It can cause a lot of damage and cost people a lot of money. As technology advances, so do the...
Personal data protection is more important than ever in this digital world. The dark web is a secret part of the internet that is very dangerous...
Microsoft 365 is a strong set of tools created to make working together and staying safe easier on many devices and systems. It has well-known...
It may seem like a file is gone for good when you delete it from your computer; however, the truth is more complicated than that. A deleted file...
We use our devices every day, so they need to work well for our needs. A device that’s slow or broken is inconvenient and can affect productivity...
Cybercriminals target Gmail a lot because it’s very popular. It also integrates with many other Google services. As AI-powered hacking attacks...
Device storage decides how many applications, photos, and files you can retain on your device. When you run out of storage, it can affect your...
