How to protect your data in the cloud - from choosing a provider to examining compliance with regulations
Cloud computing is the provision of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networks, software, analytics and intelligence over the Internet. Cloud computing offers many advantages, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and innovation. However, cloud computing also poses significant challenges to information security, as data and applications are transferred from the traditional scope of the organization to the cloud, where they may be exposed to various threats and vulnerabilities. According to […]
Tips for choosing a leading partner for the maintenance of the computing system and information security
In the dynamic field of technology, choosing a reliable integration and information security company is of utmost importance for optimizing and maintaining the computer systems in the organization. Tips to help you find the best partner for smooth integration and strong security: Integration solutions optimized for optimal performance: Check what solutions the integration company has offered to customers with a similar nature of activity, pay attention to the creativity that the integration company has shown in providing the solution [...]
Protecting your data: The importance of backing up Microsoft 365 services
In today's era, businesses rely heavily on Microsoft 365 services for communication, collaboration and productivity. While the cloud-based platform offers a suite of applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, many organizations ignore a critical aspect – data backup. Data loss: accidental deletions , human errors or malicious attacks can result in the loss of valuable data. Regular backup of Microsoft 365 services creates […]
How to plan a production setup upgrade
Upgrading a production setup - the checklist, step by step! Planning a production setup helps identify potential challenges, minimize downtime, estimate costs accurately and reduce risks associated with change. Effective planning allows organizations to maintain operational continuity, optimize resources and avoid unexpected problems that may affect productivity and functionality. Business requirements: utilization of resources: examination of an existing situation for companies [...]
denial of service (DDoS) attack
A denial of service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a server, service, or network by flooding the target or the surrounding infrastructure with Internet traffic. DDoS attacks gain effectiveness by using multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. Exploited machines can include computers and other networked resources such as IoT devices. A DDoS attack is like […]
How to choose an information security tool for the organization
Choosing the right cybersecurity tools to protect your organization is a critical decision that requires careful consideration and a lot of thought. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you make informed choices: Perform a risk assessment: Assess the specific information security risks your organization faces. Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and the possible impact of a security breach. This assessment will serve as a basis for choosing tools that respond [...]
10 important tips to protect your organization from cyber attacks
1. Incident Response Plan: Despite taking all necessary precautions, cyber attacks can still occur. Therefore, it is essential to have a response plan in place to minimize the damage caused by a cyber attack. This plan should include steps to contain the attack, notify stakeholders and restore operations as quickly as possible. 2. Ongoing security audits: Regular security audits can help organizations identify vulnerabilities in systems […]
What is Zero - trust and how does it contribute to raising the level of information security in the organization
The Zero-trust security concept is a concept that challenges the traditional approach of "trust" within the computer network and instead casts doubt on anyone who wants to connect to the network, whether inside the network or outside it. The concept operates under the principle of "don't trust, make sure." In Zero systems trust Trust is received only after meeting the standard defined by the organization. The Zero Trust method was adopted, developed and continues to be developed by companies [...]
A disaster recovery system is necessary to ensure business continuity in times of war
On October 7, businesses in the north and south realized the importance of a disaster recovery system. Organizations that the day before were operating continuously, lost all the capabilities of the organization's computer system in one day, whether at the physical level or whether it was due to large-scale cyber attacks that damaged the organizational information. The events of 07.10 sharpened for us the importance of the DR system, among other things […]
What are "indicators" (identifiers) and why are they very important as part of the organization's information security fabric
Indicators or otherwise called "identifiers" are digital signs that have been detected in other large-scale attacks. These "signs" are published by entities such as the Cyber Headquarters and other national entities. Just to clear the ear, there are hundreds of thousands of IP addresses that are used for cyber attacks. The same digital sign is entered into firewalls in the organization's security systems, either manually or with the help of an automatic system which is obviously superior and thus the organization Protected by that […]
How can the backup set be protected?
In most cases, the attacker will be in the organization's environment for a long time (on average 7 weeks) in order to find the set of backups and observe them. Although it is not possible to completely protect the backup, from all potential risks, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of data loss and ensure the integrity of the backups. Use immutibale storage: in order to block the possibility of changing the deletion range of data after it has been written. immutibale […]
Move to the cloud securely and without unexpected costs
Iron rules for moving to the cloud in a survivable, secure way and without unexpected costs: 1. Costs for software houses - when moving to the cloud, it is very likely that the software houses will require a reinstallation of the software, which involves additional costs. 2. Costs for software houses - make sure that the software that is transferred to the cloud supports new operating systems. It can and will be necessary to upgrade […]
