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The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has developed a set of security benchmarks to help organizations improve their security posture. These benchmarks are a collection of best practices that cover a wide range of security controls, including access control, network...

As an IT administrator, it's essential to ensure that all devices in your organization are protected with the latest security tools and updates. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) is a powerful security tool that helps protect endpoints and servers from various...

As cyber threats continue to grow in frequency and sophistication, organizations must take proactive measures to protect their assets from potential security breaches. One such measure is implementing an effective incident response plan that outlines the steps to be...

Microsoft's SC-200 Exam: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst is designed to test the skills and knowledge of security professionals in analyzing, detecting, and responding to security incidents. This exam is intended for security professionals who work with...

Microsoft Identity Agent (MIA) is an agent that enables on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) deployment to leverage Azure AD for a variety of scenarios, including password hash synchronization and seamless single sign-on (SSO) capabilities. MIA...

As the CIO of DIVECORP, you have requested a full security review of the upcoming Azure Files Migration Project. Naturally, your primary concern is ensuring no sensitive data is accidentally exposed during migration. This blog post will provide step-by-step guidance...

As an IT professional at DIVECORP, I recently led a project to deploy 600 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) agents to servers and desktops in our environment. The goal was to ensure that all devices in our organization were...

Cyber insurance is a crucial investment for businesses that want to protect themselves from cyber threats. However, businesses should be aware of some potential "gotcha's" when selecting and utilizing their cyber insurance policy. This blog post will discuss the top...

In today's blog post, I will walk you through a scenario in which a Root Cause Analysis was performed on a fictitious company called DIVECORP. This type of exercise is required if a security breach occurs, and this also serves as a good template for a Root Cause...

Cybersecurity threats such as ransomware attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated, and organizations must be prepared to respond to them effectively. An incident response plan is critical to minimize the damage and recover quickly from a ransomware attack....

Cyber attacks are on the rise today, and no organization is immune to them. DIVECORP, a global organization with offices in Florida, Bali, and Mexico, was no exception. The company experienced a security breach when its Exchange 2016 On-Prem Server was compromised due...

DIVECORP, a global company with offices in Florida, Bali, and Mexico, experienced a severe security incident when an SQL 2014 server running on Windows Server 2012 R2 was compromised. The attackers could access the server using the SA credentials, which were never...

In the world of cyber security, one of the most important things an organization can do is have a comprehensive cyber insurance policy. This policy can help mitigate the financial risk of a cyber attack, but it's important to remember that these policies are only as...

As we look ahead to 2023, it's clear that cyber security and ransomware attacks will continue to be a significant concern for organizations of all sizes. Dave Kawula and John O'Neill Sr, two industry experts with extensive experience in cyber security and ransomware...

As we move into 2023, the threat landscape is more complex than ever. With cyberattacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, businesses need to ensure they have the right tools and technology to protect their data and users. Microsoft 365 is a robust cloud-based...

Organizations must stay aware of potential cyber threats as we approach the new year and take the necessary precautions to protect their systems and data. With that in mind, here are ten cyber security threats to watch out for in 2023: Ransomware: Ransomware attacks...

As the world increasingly digitizes, businesses leverage cloud-based platforms for data storage, software applications, and more. Unfortunately, while using cloud environments has made it more convenient for businesses to operate, it has also made them more vulnerable...

As the threat landscape evolves, organizations need a strong cybersecurity posture to protect their assets from the latest cyber threats. One critical role that is gaining importance in the industry is that of the Cyber Remediation Engineer. The Cyber Remediation...