Mitnick Security Blog - Cybersecurity News and Articles (3)

by Mitnick Security | 05.23.2024 | 6 min

How to Prioritize Your Pentesting Report’s Remediation Recommendations

If you recently received a penetration test, you’re on the right track to improving your cybersecurity posture. However, you may be wondering what the next step is.

penetration testing

by Mitnick Security | 05.22.2024 | 5 min

Understanding Post-Inoculation Cybersecurity Attack Vectors

If you’ve recently improved your cybersecurity posture, you should know that the work to protect your company’s data is not over.

cyber security, cyber attack

by Mitnick Security | 05.21.2024 | 6 min

Password Management Best Practices: How Secure Are Password Managers?

Password managers are convenient tools for storing, organizing, and accessing passwords. But are they safe from cyber attacks?

Password Management

by Mitnick Security | 05.06.2024 | 6 min

What Is Credential Harvesting and How Do Threat Actors Pull It Off?

Credential harvesting, otherwise known as credential compromising or credential theft, can be a highly devastating cyber threat. It also happens to be very successful, as over 79% of business accounts...

Password Management

by Mitnick Security | 04.24.2024 | 5 min

How Threat Actors Bypass 2FA and What Preventative Steps You Can Take

Two-factor authentication (2FA, or MFA) is a security layer designed to verify the identity of those logging in to accounts. By sending codes to the person attempting to log in, the goal of 2FA is to ...

2FA

by Mitnick Security | 04.08.2024 | 6 min

Redefining Your Enterprise’s Cyber Security Posture During Mergers & Acquisitions

With 3,205 data compromises occurring in 2023 alone, fortifying your enterprise’s cybersecurity posture is more important than ever.

cyber security, Data Breach

by Mitnick Security | 04.04.2024 | 5 min

Choosing a Penetration Testing Company for Mac-based Environments

Powering your business with Apple devices because of their reputable security and privacy features? You may be surprised to learn that while Apple devices are typically perceived as safer than Windows...

penetration testing

by Mitnick Security | 03.26.2024 | 5 min

AI in Cyber Security: Impacts, Benefits, and More To Be Aware Of

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity has been a hot topic lately, especially with the rise of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. But does that mean it would make a great addition to your company’s operations?

cyber security, AI

by Mitnick Security | 02.22.2024 | 7 min

Remote Security: 5 Cyber Security Tips for Employees and Businesses

By 2025, 32.6 million Americans are estimated to work remotely. Additionally, 73% of executives believe employees who work remotely present more cyber security risks to their organizations.

Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training

by Mitnick Security | 02.12.2024 | 6 min

How Long Will It Take To Recoup From a Data Breach?

While many think of the steps needed to avoid a data breach, it’s equally important to think about the steps your business would need to take in the wake of one.

Data Breach

by Mitnick Security | 02.07.2024 | 8 min

Ransomware Attacks: Trends and Most Targeted Industries

With the rise of worldwide ransomware attacks, 2024 is the perfect time to understand why these current cyber threats are happening and how to safeguard against them.

ransomware

by Mitnick Security | 02.05.2024 | 5 min

New SEC Regulations Regarding Data Breaches

On December 18, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced new regulations for organizations regarding response procedures in the event of a data breach.