Petronella Cybersecurity News

The advent of the digital age has presented the world with a dual-edged sword: unparalleled access to information and communication, paired with a Pandora’s box of cyber threats. However, as cyber adversaries become more sophisticated, the defenders aren’t far behind, leveraging the prowess of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their arsenal. In this blog, we’ll explore […]

Introduction In the rapidly evolving realm of cybersecurity, staying a step ahead of potential threats is paramount. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays a pivotal role in shaping cybersecurity guidelines to ensure data protection. Building on its established framework, NIST Special Publication 800-171, the institute introduced NIST 800-172, designed to enhance defense […]

Introduction The increasing importance of data security has ushered in various cybersecurity frameworks. Among the most prominent is the NIST Special Publication 800-171, which focuses on the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems. Boasting 110 controls spread across 14 families, this guideline offers a comprehensive approach to safeguarding sensitive data. A Deep […]

Managed Cybersecurity Providers keep you secure. In today’s interconnected world, where data forms the backbone of many businesses, cybersecurity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. As cyber threats grow in number and sophistication, many organizations are turning to managed cybersecurity providers to safeguard their digital assets. But what is a managed cybersecurity provider, […]

Elevating Cybersecurity Maturity for Defense Contractors The digital realm is a double-edged sword: while innovations have propelled industries to new heights, the accompanying cybersecurity threats have grown in tandem. Recognizing this, the Department of Defense (DoD) initiated the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). With the recent rollout of CMMC v2.1, defense contractors are required to […]

Introduction Cybersecurity, in our digitized era, is akin to a game of chess. As the opponent evolves, so too must the defenses. Among the various guidelines and controls stipulated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, Control 3.13.12 stands out for its emphasis on session protection. This often-overlooked aspect […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous domains of the modern world, from healthcare to finance. One of the areas seeing considerable advancements due to AI’s power is cybersecurity, specifically in penetration testing. Let’s delve deep into how AI is reshaping the realm of penetration testing. Penetration Testing: Setting the Stage Penetration testing, often called “ethical […]

Just a few weeks ago, we asked how many more patch Tuesdays we had left before pieces of the cookie began to crumble a bit. Microsoft answered the question by issuing an out-of-band update when one of their patches recently failed, and left users unable to authenticate. For this specific situation, you must manually download […]

Being Human is hard, because no one gave us a handbook. How to process emotions, how to tap-in to Potential, how to have a BulletproofPC?  We don’t really understand ourselves as a species, and certainly don’t understand how our perspective frames our viewpoint…and how our viewpoint presents our experience. Take this idea, and apply it […]

The past two years have handed small and medium-sized businesses a whole host of problems, such as supply chain issues, recruiting woes, and staff retention difficulties. Unfortunately, while dealing with these urgent challenges, the vast majority of those companies have been failing to prepare for a threat that’s been grabbing headlines with increasing frequency at […]

Businesses of every size and in every sector are at risk from growing cyber threats—those are just the facts. With awareness of the danger growing, more and more companies are looking at ways to protect themselves when they’re hit with a malware attack or data breach (and I do mean when, not if), which is […]

There is an increasing trend in the development of new technologies that will have a significant impact on the way we live, work and communicate. The internet has become the primary means of communication between people and businesses, and this trend is only set to continue as more and more people get online. With the […]

With ransomware and malware attacks getting more frequent and sophisticated year after year, more businesses are waking up to the reality that it isn’t a matter of if their company is going to be hit, but when. By 2025, global cybercrime is estimated to cost over $10.5 trillion annually, and your organization could be one […]

As mobile devices grow more advanced, more and more of the tasks that used to require a computer can be handled with a few taps in the right app. With a smartphone in hand, you can conduct your banking, check into your work network, log in to see the results of a medical test, and […]

As if Russian cyber threats weren’t enough, this week opened with a reminder that we can’t turn our backs on the danger from Chinese hackers. Threat hunting researchers raised the global alarm Monday on a highly sophisticated piece of malware being used by China-linked threat actors. The malware, known as Daxin, appears to be part […]

For contractors working in supply chains tied to government contracts, the work they do for the federal government, the Department of Defense, or other government agencies comes with the expectation that information they’re entrusted with will be protected to clearly defined standards. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-171, first published in […]

The escalation of sanctions against Russia in the wake of their invasion of Ukraine has experts sounding the alarm: Russian cyber attacks against public and private targets in the US could be next. Though earlier this week Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas assured US organizations that there was no “specific credible cyber threat” […]

The growing crisis between Ukraine and Russia may seem a world away for most US businesses, but government agencies caution that cyber threats may be closer than you think. On Tuesday, February 22, just moments after President Biden announced new sanctions on Russian banks and elites in response to Putin’s decision to send troops to […]

As the Superbowl came to a close this weekend, a new football story emerged. It’s been confirmed by the San Francisco 49’ers that the organization was hit with ransomware.   Some of the team’s financials have been posted online by the hacker group “BlackByte,” though it hasn’t yet been made public what the demands of the […]

Cryptocurrency’s growth in popularity is now (finally!) being matched by its growth in accessibility. Until recently, those looking to buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrency would have to go through the tedious process of getting set up on a cryptocurrency exchange; a process so unexpectedly cumbersome that it deterred many would-be investors. Today, however, familiar money […]