Category: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Moving cybersecurity upstream to achieve resilience

Sean Costigan

Executive Summary: Integrating cybersecurity measures from the outset of software development is essential. Experts agree that this proactive approach enhances organizational resilience against cyber threats.​ This article: Introduction The traditional approach to cybersecurity—often tacked on as an afterthought—needs a serious overhaul. This was the consensus in the recent MN-ISSA sponsored fireside chat titled “Moving Cybersecurity…

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Cybersecurity

How DMARC strengthens email security and prevents attacks

Jack Lilley

Executive Summary: DMARC is a pivotal component in safeguarding your organization from phishing and BEC threats. Implementing a ‘p=reject’ policy, facilitated by Red Sift OnDMARC, ensures that only authorized entities can use your domain, enhancing email security.​ This article: Introduction We’ll admit it, we’re pretty nerdy for email security and are passionate about ensuring your…

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Cybersecurity

Exploring the complexities of cyber insurance with Harpreet Mann

Sean Costigan

Executive Summary: Delve into the intricacies of cyber insurance with expert Harpreet Mann, as she sheds light on the challenges of risk assessment and the necessity of aligning cybersecurity practices with insurance policies.​ This article: Introduction In the fourth episode of Resilience Rising, Sean Costigan, Managing Director of Resilience Strategy at Red Sift, delves into…

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AI

Predictions for 2025: Cybersecurity and the increasing rise of AI

Rahul Powar

Executive Summary: The year 2025 is set to witness a profound integration of AI into business functions, transforming cybersecurity into a pivotal business enabler. Organizations that adapt to these trends will gain a significant technological and competitive advantage.​ This article: Introduction 2025 is set to be the year where cybersecurity and AI will be defined…

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Cybersecurity

Boosting email security amid recent Coinbase phishing attempts

Jack Lilley

In recent weeks, there have been reports of sophisticated phishing attacks disguised as official communication from the cryptocurrency platform, Coinbase. These phishing emails closely mimic Coinbase’s branding and language to build recipient trust and prompt clicks on malicious links. The subject lines of these emails generally follow a format: the sender’s address starts with…

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Cybersecurity

Strengthening U.S. political campaigns against cyber threats: The urgent need for DMARC…

Sean Costigan

Securing political campaigns from cyber threats has never been more urgent. It is critical to secure communications that handle sensitive exchanges with voters, contributors, donations and coordinate complex operations. Campaigns make exceptionally rich targets for cyber espionage and exploitation, with our open-source research, demonstrating nearly 75% of US Senate campaign websites having not achieved…

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