Network Security archives

DNS Data: The New Cybersecurity Hero

There is cruel irony in DNS. By their very nature, Domain Name Systems facilitate an internet-friendly naming environment making it simple and seamless for…

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Federal IT: Sure, Your DNS is Compliant. But are You Secure?

For Federal IT managers, compliance is a primary motivator.

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NotPetya: DNS-leveraging Malware

Hot on the heels of last month’s WannaCry ransomware attack comes a new threat: NotPetya.

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Protect Against Malvertising with an Active Security Strategy

If you pay attention to the world of security you’ve probably heard about the upswing in a type of attack known as Malvertising.

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The Dyn DNS DDoS Attack, and What to Do About It

The Dyn Attack Explained On October 21 2016, Dyn, a major internet Domain Name System (DNS) service provider, was attacked.  This attack used a massive…

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Five Tips to Reduce Dwell Time

Dwell time is arguably the most accurate indicator of an enterprise’s security.

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Pokemon Go: When Cybersecurity “Breaches” Real Life

Many of you may have recently seen what appear to be zombies roaming the planet in search of their next victim. 

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Top Security Issues for the C-Suite: Q&A with BlueCat’s Director of Cybersecurity Solutions

Security continues to be top of mind for all organizations. Threats are more pervasive, sophisticated and appear as headlines in the news on a regular…

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Take your PCI compliance to the next level

Think about how many times each day you pull a credit or debit card out of your wallet to pay for gas, groceries, a cup of coffee, or a new pair of shoes.

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Passwords aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, so make sure you have a good one

Years ago, futurists predicted many advances such as flying cars, teleportation, a cure for old age to name a few things that would be available by now.…

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Managing Cyber Attacks in the Health Care Industry

The health care industry is more susceptible to cyber attacks than any other industry today.

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DNS Best Practices: Architectures that Work

DNS is a core network service. You’d be hard pressed to think of a service, public or private, that doesn’t rely on DNS at some point.

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