Use DNS Filtering Services Almost everything malicious has to make a phone call. A phishing link has to resolve to a web address. Malware has to reach back to its operator for instructions. Ransomware often checks in before it starts encrypting. Every one of those steps begins the same way, by looking up a domain name. DNS filtering sits at that lookup and refuses to connect to destinations known to be dangerous, which means a surprising number of attacks fail at the very first step,...

Trending at Forthright.
Facing the Haunting Threats Head-On
Wrapping Up Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Facing the Haunting Threats Head-On This Halloween As October comes to a close and Halloween night...
This Cybersecurity Hack is So Good, It Should Be Illegal!
Cyber threats are evolving every day, and staying ahead of hackers is a full-time job. But what if you could have a secret weapon so powerful that...
Beware of Deepfakes! Learn How to Spot the Different Types
Have you ever seen a video of your favorite celebrity saying something outrageous? Then later, you find out it was completely fabricated? Or perhaps...
You’ve Probably Already Been Breached: How to Know
In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are more pervasive than ever. The unfortunate reality is that many businesses have already been...
7 Common Pitfalls When Adopting Zero Trust Security
Zero Trust Security is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape. It moves away from traditional perimeter-based security models. In this...
Understanding Identity and Access Management Through the Lens of the CIA Triad
Cyber Series on Identity and Access Management Episode 11: User Authentication (part 2 of our IAM series) In part two of our ongoing 5-part Cyber...
Be Careful When Scanning QR Codes – There’s a New Scam Going Around!
QR codes are everywhere these days. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters. QR codes are convenient and easy to use – you...
Does Your Business Have Any Cybersecurity Skeletons in the Closet?
Are Hidden Cybersecurity Risks Lurking in Your Business? Let’s dive into a topic that might give you the chills – cybersecurity...
American Water Cyber Incident: Reminder to Protect Your Business
5 Critical Steps to Protect Your Business After a Cyberattack Using the American Water Cyber Breach as an example. Cyberattacks are a constant...













