Cyber Security Articles & News

by Mitnick Security | 03.03.2023 | 7 min

Pros and Cons of Manual vs Automated Penetration Testing

Although threat actors are constantly utilizing new tradecraft and tools to pose a real threat against organizations, cybersecurity experts — including white hat hackers — stand against these threats ...

by Mitnick Security | 02.28.2023 | 5 min

Cyber Security Risks of Remote Employee Offboarding

Remote work options are popular trends that provide flexibility for the employee and potentially a less expensive option for the employer. However, remote work devices can pose a real threat to your o...

by Mitnick Security | 02.22.2023 | 7 min

5 Examples of Top Social Engineering Attacks

There’s something both humbling and terrifying about watching industry giants like Twitter and Uber fall victim to cyber attacks.

by Mitnick Security | 02.06.2023 | 6 min

Password Spraying Attacks: Technique and Prevention

Many organizations have cyber security measures in place to prevent threat actors from breaching defenses and launching their attacks. However, there may be a gaping hole in your organization’s securi...

by Mitnick Security | 01.24.2023 | 6 min

4 Signs Your Organization Needs Red Team Penetration Testing

According to a recent poll conducted by PwC, executives believe that mandated disclosures, tests of resilience, and pressure to get data security and privacy right will be their biggest challenges for...

by Mitnick Security | 01.18.2023 | 6 min

2023 Cybersecurity Budget Considerations for Your Organization

With the use of multiple work platforms and applications, organizations must choose between spending on cybersecurity or being vulnerable to devastating hacking techniques. One common roadblock is tha...

by Mitnick Security | 01.12.2023 | 8 min

Why Choose Mitnick Security for Your Penetration Testing Services?

Incorporating cybersecurity services as part of your organization’s security plan can help stop threat actors in their tracks. From cyber security awareness training to Red Team engagements, Mitnick S...

by Mitnick Security | 01.09.2023 | 6 min

5 Common Remote Work Security Threats

Although it may be standard company policy for your employees to stay alert and proactive when using your organization’s protected internal network and systems, it can be difficult to maintain this sa...

by Mitnick Security | 12.27.2022 | 8 min

Recognizing and Preventing Social Engineering on Social Media

To connect with friends, family, and coworkers, it’s likely that we have all overshared our personal information on social platforms more than once. Unfortunately, the ease of access to an individual ...

by Mitnick Security | 12.22.2022 | 6 min

4 Key Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

In today’s world, using single-factor authentication (SFA) such as a lone password or a PIN number to access private data may no longer cut it. With the rise of cyber security threats — including an i...