1. Cloud Monitoring – Why It’s Hard Monitoring is more complex in the cloud due to: A. Management Plane B. High Velocity C. Distribution & Segregation D. Cloud Sprawl E. Shared Responsibility Model 2. Logs vs Events A. Logs B. Events 3. Security Posture Management Goes beyond logs by analyzing the configuration state of cloudContinue reading “CCSK Domain 6 – Security Monitoring”
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October 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Apple now offers $2 million for zero-click RCE vulnerabilities Apple is announcing a major expansion and redesign of its bug bounty program, doubling maximum payouts, adding new research categories, and introducing a more transparent reward structure. Since the program launched in 2020, Apple has awarded $35 million to 800 security researchers, the company paying $500,000Continue reading “October 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
Network Terminology
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) A VLAN, or Virtual Local Area Network, is a logical segmentation of a physical network allowing multiple groups of devices to be separated into distinct broadcast domains even if they share the same physical infrastructure. In simple words, imagine you have a big school with lots of classrooms and manyContinue reading “Network Terminology”
September 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack deepens, with prolonged production outage, supply chain fallout Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the U.K.-based automaker owned by Tata Motors, has extended production shutdowns after a cyberattack that disrupted global operations, halted manufacturing, and sent ripples across its supply chain. The company has shut down its IT networks in response to theContinue reading “September 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
August 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
SABC hacked The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed that it was the victim of a business email compromise that affected some of its staff’s email accounts. The state-owned broadcaster’s head of communications, Mmoni Ngubane, told MyBroadband that its IT team has secured the compromised mailboxes. “The SABC is aware of a recent emailContinue reading “August 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
The Role of NTP Servers in Information Security: Why Accurate Time Matters
In the world of cybersecurity, we often focus on firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption algorithms, and endpoint defenses. Yet, one of the most fundamental elements of a secure and reliable IT infrastructure is often overlooked: time synchronization. This is where the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server comes into play. NTP is more than just aContinue reading “The Role of NTP Servers in Information Security: Why Accurate Time Matters”
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
Understanding Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and Its Importance in the Digital Age In our increasingly digital world, the security and privacy of communication have become paramount. With the constant threat of cyberattacks, surveillance, and data breaches, individuals and organizations are looking for reliable ways to protect their sensitive information. One of the most well-regarded toolsContinue reading “Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)”
SSL vs TLS: An Information Security Perspective
It is no longer something extra — in the present digital world, security of data is needed more than ever. Many organizations and individuals focus on the security of their online communications, and often the subjects of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) arise. Although SSL and TLS can be mentioned inContinue reading “SSL vs TLS: An Information Security Perspective”
July 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
Axis Max Life Insurance Announces Data Breach Axis Max Life Insurance, has reported being notified by an anonymous source about their unauthorized access to some customer information in a data breach. The incident has prompted a comprehensive security assessment and rigorous data log analysis. The company released a statement confirming the initiation of a detailedContinue reading “July 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
June 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks
ICC detects and contains new sophisticated cyber security incident Late last week, the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “the Court”) detected a new, sophisticated and targeted cyber security incident, which has now been contained. This incident, the second of this type against the ICC in recent years, was swiftly discovered, confirmed and contained, through the Court’s alertContinue reading “June 2025: Major Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks”
