Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
07.10.24Organizations with security maturity can greatly benefit from annual red team assessments to keep up with the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Major organizations that hold detailed and private information are prime targets for malicious attackers, regardless of industry. Bad actors will find ways to break through physical and cyber barriers to obtain and sell personal… Read more »
05.07.24Industrial control systems have a big job to do for a single facility’s OT environment – but if you’re operating multiple facilities spread across the U.S. or the world, those systems have a far larger workload, and the security risks inherent in their function get larger too. What no critical infrastructure or industrial corporation wants… Read more »
04.16.24An external penetration testing engagement with a healthcare organization revealed the importance of simple security measures against the darkest of intent. A recent external pen test engagement with a longtime client of ours, a prominent healthcare organization, proved the importance of well-performed reconnaissance and information gathering. A data breach can be devastating, and many individuals’… Read more »
03.28.24During an engagement with a financial services client, DirectDefense relied upon social engineering (and other tactics) to penetrate their physical offices and wireless networks. Performing a combination of physical and wireless penetration testing is always a unique experience for DirectDefense consultants. From location to business type, our team has experienced and learned a lot over… Read more »
03.20.24Never underestimate the abilities of people with too much time on their hands and a pension for malicious activity. Hardware and software security assessments are a key component of maintaining the safety, security, and compliance of any device type, almost regardless of the environment in which they are used. But when the environment is a… Read more »
01.16.24Internal app assessments, while helpful, won’t reveal all of the vulnerabilities weakening your security. Web applications, or web apps, are a common and useful way for companies to interact with both employees and customers. Without adequate assessment, however, security risks thrive, leaving the door open for bad actors to manipulate the systems and cause serious… Read more »
10.16.23Our recent OT security assessment at a private water utility illustrates how no industry is safe from security threats. Regardless of sector, all industries, from education, to finance, to water treatment, are susceptible to bad actors taking advantage of their internally-overlooked vulnerabilities. While water utilities have historically lagged behind other industries in OT security, the… Read more »
10.05.23Is Your Organization’s Physical Security Top-Notch? Having high-level security measures at any organization is a must, especially for large corporations that deal with specific clientele and hold confidential and sensitive information. We know attackers find ways to gain access to corporate networks remotely, but physical access poses even more risk, as attackers can potentially get… Read more »
09.07.23How Secure Are Your Organization’s Premises? When it comes to entry points into an organization, network security gaps and vulnerabilities aren’t the only concern. Bad actors can choose a more traditional way in – physically walking through the doors. You may have locks, ID badges, cameras, and employee protocols, but the best way to know… Read more »
08.15.23Has your corporation been keeping up-to-date on the latest security practices? An important one to bring into your security repertoire is an enterprise risk assessment. It’s crucial to regularly conduct enterprise assessments to ensure the effectiveness of your corporation’s security measures. An enterprise risk assessment helps your organization continuously update and measure all security protocols,… Read more »
