High on the list of things that make me a Grumpy CISO is the widespread reliance on SMS as a security tool. In the digital fortress that is modern cybersecurity, SMS-based authentication often feels like a flimsy gate, swinging in the breeze and inviting trouble. It’s exactly this kind of vulnerability that paves the way…
Guardians Beyond the Gates: The Quest for Mobile Security
Welcome, my grumpy compatriots, to yet another chapter in our shared chronicle. Today, I have the distinct pleasure of presenting Chapter 25 of “Confessions of a Grumpy CISO.” What began as a modest endeavor has flourished into a comprehensive tapestry, rich with the threads of our collective cybersecurity wisdom. As we stand at this milestone,…
The Siege of Silence: Understanding Denial of Service Attacks
Today, we turn our gaze to a formidable adversary in the cybersecurity landscape: the Denial of Service (DoS) attack. Imagine, if you will, our digital fortress standing tall and proud, a beacon of strength and resilience in the vast expanse of cyberspace. This fortress, much like the castles of old, is not just a bastion…
Securing the Fleet: Navigating Supply Chain Security
As we chart our course through the turbulent waters of cybersecurity, our journey aboard the SS Cybersecurity ventures into a critical yet often overlooked domain: Supply Chain Security. It’s a realm where the strength of our vessel is not only determined by its own fortitude but also by the integrity of every link in the…
The Sentinel’s Gaze: Harnessing the Power of Threat Intelligence
Greetings, digital guardians and stewards of the cyber realm, As we navigate through the intricate tapestry of cybersecurity, we’ve armed ourselves with an array of tools and strategies, from the dynamic orchestration of SOAR to the vigilant readiness of incident response. Today, we turn our gaze skyward, to the sentinels perched atop our digital…