by Platinum Technologies | Sep 20, 2023 | Network Segmentation, Security, Zero Trust
Network segmentation is one of the most important pillars of the zero-trust security model. It involves dividing a computer network into smaller subsegments that are independent of one another. This has the two-fold effect of improving network performance and...
by Platinum Technologies | Sep 19, 2023 | Zero Trust, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security
In today’s modern technological world, it is no longer enough to just keep people out. Cybercriminals have a myriad of ways to access networks and systems, whether legitimate or not. And once they’re inside, they can cause a lot of damage. One of the newest and most...
by Platinum Technologies | Sep 6, 2023 | Cyberattack, Security, Spoofing
One of the most difficult types of cyberattacks to detect is a spoofing attack, which is an attack where the attacker pretends to be someone other than who they are. The goal is to gain the targeted victim’s trust and confidence so they can gain access to a...
by Platinum Technologies | Sep 5, 2023 | Identity Based Attack, Cybercrime, Security
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly adept at using user identities to commit cybercrimes. A whopping 80% of breaches involve the use of compromised or stolen identities. These types of attacks are difficult to detect, making it critical that you understand what...
by Platinum Technologies | Aug 17, 2023 | Security, Cyberattack, Cyberthreat, Malware Attack
With more than 1 billion malware programs in circulation and 5.5 billion attacks globally in 2022, malware seriously threatens your business operations. It can be deployed by cybercriminals such as terrorists, gangs, and even other businesses. And it can come with...
by Platinum Technologies | Aug 17, 2023 | Cybersecurity, Cyberattack, Security
Cybercrime is running rampant. With evolving technology comes more opportunity for cybercriminals to weasel their way into the networks and systems of all kinds of organizations. And there has been a 300% increase in cyberattacks since the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact,...