AI in cyber – a double-edged sword: artificial intelligence in attacks and defense
In an age where cyberattacks occur every minute and artificial intelligence is integrated into almost every field, it is not surprising that it has become a double-edged sword in the cyber arena. On the one hand, hackers exploit its capabilities to streamline and refine attacks. On the other hand, information security professionals use it to detect, block, and monitor threats faster, more accurately, and proactively. When AI […]
Phishing in business: how to identify, prevent, and respond correctly
In an age where digital communication is an integral part of every business's daily operations, phishing attacks have become one of the main threats to information security. These attacks appear to be innocent—an email that supposedly came from the bank, an SMS with a link to an "account update," or a login request from a familiar person. But behind the scenes, an attacker is waiting to steal passwords, access details, sensitive business information, and more.
Network separation – why is it important and how is it done correctly?
What is network segmentation and why is it critical? Network segmentation is one of the most important layers of defense in the world of cybersecurity. It is a process in which the organizational network is divided into subnets (segments) so that not every user or system has access to the entire network. A real-life case study – and what happened after implementation During security tests performed for a large customer, Genie experts discovered a vulnerability […]
The importance of vulnerability scans in cybersecurity
In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, vulnerability scans are a key tool for ensuring the security of corporate information systems. Vulnerability scans enable the identification of security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications, and provide the tools needed to fix and improve security. What are vulnerability scans? Vulnerability scans are an automated or manual process of identifying security weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications of […]
The power of dark web monitoring in information security
In recent years, the dark web has become one of the largest repositories of stolen information and cyber threats. For organizations seeking to protect sensitive information and prevent cyberattacks, monitoring the dark web has become a key part of their security strategy. What is the dark web? The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that requires access through special software such as Tor. Many illegal activities take place on this network, […]
The 13th Amendment to the Privacy Protection Act
Software update management system for preventing security breaches Cyber attacks are an integral part of the business environment. Every day, countless incidents occur in which hackers exploit vulnerabilities in the operating systems and applications of companies and organizations, jeopardizing business continuity. To prevent cyber attacks, software manufacturers periodically release updates that fix bugs discovered over time and improve system performance or […]
Cloud information security
Don't let the clouds hide the risks from you: Cloud information security strategy Have you moved your business information to cloud storage and assumed it is secure? Well, it isn't. Here's how to build an information security strategy that will protect your information in the cloud. Many organizations rely on cloud resources—and for good reason. It's a convenient, efficient, and flexible solution that supports digital transformation trends and enables remote work. Since the transition to the cloud […]
Patch Management
Software update management system for preventing security breaches Cyber attacks are an integral part of the business environment. Every day, countless incidents occur in which hackers exploit vulnerabilities in the operating systems and applications of companies and organizations, jeopardizing business continuity. To prevent cyber attacks, software manufacturers periodically release updates that fix bugs discovered over time and improve system performance or […]
Does your organization's DR system meet your business objectives?
Designing and building a disaster recovery (DR) system involves more than just making technological decisions and selecting various components; it requires a deep understanding of the organization's business objectives. A disaster recovery system that is not aligned with business requirements will not provide a solution when the time comes. Here's how to do it right. Step 1: Understanding business needs A. Meetings with management members More […]
Managed IT services and information security
Why are managed IT and information security services more essential than ever for organizations today? Managed IT and information security services refer to the comprehensive outsourcing and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure and end-user systems. These services are provided by a third-party company and include a variety of functions such as network management, cybersecurity, data backup, and hardware and software support. In small organizations that do not […]
Artificial intelligence as a double-edged sword
While artificial intelligence has significantly improved our productivity in a variety of areas and our ability to identify threats and respond to them, it has also given birth to a new breed of cyber attacks. The integration of artificial intelligence into cyber attacks represents a change in the methods and speed at which these threats can occur. Cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence to automate attacks, making them efficient and difficult to track. […]
Immutable backup
The difference between an information disaster, and a slight hit in the wing. We all know that data backup is an essential procedure in any organization. But, when sophisticated ransomware attacks manage to damage the backup system of organizations every day in a way that prevents them from restoring the information, normal data backup is no longer enough - and this is where Immutable backup solutions come into play. What is the difference between "data backup" and "data backup […]