Nik Hewitt

TrueFort

In today’s world, where almost everything is connected to the internet, cybersecurity is a top priority for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, more coordinated, and more intelligent, and the need for effective security measures and lateral movement protection has become more urgent. One of the ... Read More

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and damaging cybersecurity threats in recent years. With high-profile incidents like the WannaCry and NotPetya attacks, ransomware has shown that it can cause widespread disruption and significant financial losses. One question that often arises, indeed one of the most searched phrases ... Read More

In today’s digital age, organizations rely on technology to operate, communicate, and store sensitive data. Unfortunately, cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, with lateral movement being one of the most effective techniques attackers use to compromise networks. A lateral movement attack involves bad actors moving from one compromised system ... Read More

Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files and requires that the data owner pays a ransom payment, usually via untraceable cryptocurrency, to decrypt them. In recent years, ransomware has evolved from a nuisance to a major security threat, causing significant financial losses and disruption for ... Read More

The rapid pace of technological innovation has led to the development of numerous new and emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way we live and work. These technologies, however, present new and significant challenges for organizations, particularly cybersecurity. Organizations must adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to ... Read More

The rapid pace of technological innovation has led to the development of numerous new and emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way we live and work. These technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, blockchain, edge computing, and artificial intelligence (AI), are changing the cybersecurity ... Read More

Phishing attacks have become one of the most common and effective ways for cybercriminals to compromise organizations and steal sensitive information. Despite the prevalence of these attacks, many employees are still unaware of the dangers they pose and how to protect against them. As a result, organizations are left vulnerable ... Read More

As more and more organizations adopt cloud computing, they are faced with a new set of security challenges. One of the biggest of these is securing hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. This is especially true for organizations that have embraced the use of multiple cloud service providers to host their critical ... Read More

Getting Organizational Buy-In from Enterprise Stakeholders: Eight Big Tips for CISOs As a cybersecurity team leader, probably one of the biggest challenges you’ll face is getting other parts of the organization to take cybersecurity seriously. Sure, it’s “serious,” but is it really “that” serious? This can be particularly frustrating when ... Read More

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you are responsible for securing your organization’s sensitive data and systems. The job can be demanding and stressful, with long hours, tight security budgets, and the daily pressure of constantly growing and evolving threats. You’re expected to lead a team towards a digital business ... Read More