IT governance is an essential part of corporate governance and is the responsibility of management. IT governance is used to ensure that IT optimally supports corporate goals and corporate strategy. Information technology (IT) plays a crucial role in the success and efficiency of businesses. However, the increasing reliance on technology also brings forth various challenges … Read more
A public key infrastructure (PKI) is a security infrastructure that provides services for the secure exchange of data between communication partners. With the help of the PKI, certificates and the affiliation of public keys can be verified. What is PKI? PKI stands for Public Key Infrastructure. It is a framework of technologies, policies, and procedures … Read more
The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification provides IT professionals with evidence of comprehensive knowledge in the area of IT security. The certification was developed by the Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)². To obtain the certification, theoretical knowledge and practical experience must be demonstrated. Cybersecurity plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information … Read more
With the help of a command-and-control server, botmasters control the infected computers of a botnet. Commands can be sent to individual or all computers, for example, to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Receiving data from the botnet computers and other activities are also possible. The number and structure of networking of C&C servers … Read more
Businesses face an ever-growing number of sophisticated cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. To combat these threats, organizations require advanced security solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. One such solution gaining prominence is Extended Detection and Response (XDR). In this article, we will explore the concept of … Read more
Threats are everywhere in today’s world. From cyberattacks to natural disasters, organizations and individuals face a wide range of risks that can disrupt operations, cause financial loss, or harm people’s well-being. In order to effectively protect themselves, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of potential threats and develop strategies to mitigate them. This … Read more
The guideline VdS 10000 contains specifications and offers concrete assistance for the implementation of an information security management system, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It also describes concrete measures that can be used to secure the IT infrastructures of these companies in order to achieve an appropriate level of protection. VdS 10000 replaces … Read more
IT Risk analysis takes a systematic approach to identifying and assess risks. In the IT environment, risk analysis deals with risks around IT systems, IT applications, and data. Example risks are loss of data or loss of function. Risk analysis is an essential component of the information technology (IT) industry that helps organizations identify and … Read more
Cyberwar is a warlike confrontation between states in virtual space, which is conducted by means of information technology. The aim of cyberwar is to damage countries, institutions, or society electronically and to disrupt important infrastructures. With the increasing reliance on digital technology and the interconnectedness of the world, cyberwarfare has become a growing concern for … Read more
Advanced Persistent Threat is the term for a sophisticated persistent cyber threat. Attackers have the deep technical expertise and employ elaborate methods or tools. They are organized or state-driven. Targets of an APT are typically large enterprises, government agencies, or critical infrastructure operators. The focus of the attack is to obtain sensitive, valuable or secret … Read more
A domain controller is a central instance of a network domain that manages and controls its objects as well as user rights and roles. It is a server that has been set up as a domain controller by the administrator. Users who want to log in and access objects in a domain contact the controller … Read more
Metasploit is an open-source project that provides, among other things, the Metasploit framework. It contains a collection of exploits that can be used to test the security of computer systems. Metasploit can also be misused as a tool for hackers. Metasploit is a powerful and versatile penetration testing framework that has become an essential tool … Read more