In the previous blog of this series, we saw how server crashes can be avoided by detecting low disk space in time using logs. In this blog, we’ll talk about another server metric, disk usage, and how it can be linked to cryptojacking. Unlike the percentage of used disk space, disk usage refers to the […]
Are you listening to your logs? Part 1: Slow server response
Loading… Is there a more uninspiring word to encounter while browsing the internet? When a loading screen occurs, statistics show it takes only three seconds for a potential customer to leave your website. Are you listening to your logs? is a blog series that aims to explore logs for insights into potential security and operational […]
Why following NIST guidelines will strengthen your SIEM framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a federal, non-regulatory agency funded by the United States Department of Commerce. It aims to provide security guidelines, quality standards, and more for various industries. NIST publishes a cybersecurity framework that many organizations adhere to while creating their identity and access management (IAM), or security information […]
5 tips to avoid cyberattacks on EdTech platforms
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many educational institutions have been forced to shift their on-campus classes to online classes. Various EdTech platforms have also launched free classes that have prompted students to try their hands on digital education. With more students turning to online learning than ever, these platforms have emerged as a lucrative […]
How to choose the right compliance management software for your business
While keeping data safe from modern cyberthreats is difficult enough, you also have to keep in mind compliance with common regulations, i.e., ensuring your company’s compliance to SOX, which deals with transparency in disclosures from public companies. Nowadays, it’s not enough for businesses to rely on dismissive financial documents that satisfy the intermittent audit; you […]
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[Video Review] Remote work: Being productive in a pandemic
My name is Scott Young from Optrics Engineering and I wanted to give you another tip for all of our clients, friends and colleagues who are IT managers and IT administrators. This one we recently posted here on our blog and it’s actually an article from one of our partners called ManageEngine and it’s […]
Remote work: Being productive in a pandemic
With coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaking havoc across the globe, its disastrous effects are felt in the IT world, too. The lack of a complete work environment, as well as communication issues in development and production, will likely cause a total slowdown in every industry’s growth. Remote work is now mandatory in almost every enterprise. According to […]
The Windows LDAP bind security vulnerability you should know about
The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is used by directory clients to access data held by directory servers. Clients and applications authenticate with Windows Active Directory (AD) using LDAP bind operations. There are different kinds of LDAP bind operations, including: Simple LDAP bind, in which credentials are transferred over the network in cleartext and is […]
ManageEngine named in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management four years running!
The cybersecurity market is ever-changing and primarily driven by sophisticated cyberattacks, disruptive technological growth, and stringent data protection regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. We are constantly evolving our solutions to meet these dynamic market needs. We believe our recognition in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for security information and event management (SIEM) for the fourth […]
Is your business PCI DSS compliant?
How Chooseus Life Insurance lost its customers’ cardholder details and their trust In August 2019, reporters began flocking to Chooseus Life Insurance’s head office in Detroit after news leaked that thousands of the company’s customers had lost money due to a security breach. The CEO of this life insurance company released the following statement: “We […]