As cyber attacks continue to evolve and proliferate, safeguarding digital assets has become a top priority for businesses across industries. This is where the concept of "shifting left" can be a crucial strategy for enhancing cybersecurity posture and streamlining...
Cybersecurity
Leveraging An Outsourced Chief Security Officer for Enhanced Protection
Every click and keystroke holds digital value. And, for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), there’s a fine balancing act between budget, expertise and agility to drive business value. Plus, with cybersecurity attacks higher than ever, the struggle to fortify digital...
Managing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
The FDA's heightened cybersecurity standards, implemented in October 2023, have changed submission requirements for medical devices. In this blog post, we'll explore the key updates and detail key information about effective Bill of Materials (BOM) management,...
Fortify data security with Microsoft Purview
Let's face it – data breaches are on the rise, and it's costing organizations big money. Malicious insiders contribute to a third of these breaches, making the situation even trickier. Furthermore, there's also the challenge of managing a growing amount of data and...
Enhance Your App’s Resilience with GitLab Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, so must our approach to securing applications during development. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and how integrating GitLab's DAST into your development...
Streamline Endpoint Management
In an era marked by digital transformation and the prevalence of remote work, ensuring the security and efficiency of your organization's IT infrastructure has never been more critical. One area that demands special attention is endpoint security protection and...
Emerging Trends in Risk Management for 2024
There is a paramount importance to staying ahead of new risks. After all, more and more crop up each day as technology and processes change. So, in this blog post we’re exploring the 2024 trends for risk management.Why Manage Risk? It sounds like a simple question...
DevOps as a Service Supercharges Development Pipelines
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
How To Improve Your Google Workspace Security
At SPK and Associates, we are dedicated cybersecurity partners for small and medium businesses (SMBs) worldwide, understanding their unique challenges. Google Workspace, a cloud-based suite by Google, is invaluable for SMBs due to its cost-effective subscriptions,...
What does the End of Support for Windows Server 2019 Means for Your Business?
With Windows Server 2019 end of support for Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials, you won't get help, security updates, or certain software benefits. This means your systems might be at risk. So, it’s time for you to figure out the best plan for moving away from...
ELK Stack Dashboards for Security: Best Practices and Key Metrics
With the rising threat of security breaches, data leaks, and cyberattacks, staying one step ahead is essential. This is where ELK Stack dashboards come into play, offering a powerful solution for monitoring, processing, and visualizing security-related data....
XDR and SIEM: Protect Against The Latest Cybersecurity Threats 2023
Protecting your business against the latest cybersecurity threats isn't easy, is it? Today, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, and they're targeting a broadening field of potential victims. Consequently, businesses are feeling the pinch with increasing...