Evolving beyond your core expertise: it’s time to add security

This post is for creators of digital services like optimization tools,  VPN solutions, Backup and Disaster Recovery tools, Parental control tools, Identity protection tools, Privacy tools, Email clients, Browsers and many others. Your products are doing a good job in the dynamic landscape of digital services, and it is amazing of how much commitment and […]

Balancing functionality and privacy concerns in AI-based Endpoint Security solutions

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in endpoint security has revolutionized the way organizations protect their devices and data. Ok, let’s take a break here: have you read the article about Artificial Intelligence vs. Machine Learning ?   By leveraging AI and machine learning models that analyze user behavior on devices, organizations can detect anomalies […]

Thoughts on AI and Cybersecurity

Being an CSSLP gives me access to various emails from (ISC)2. One of these announced me that there is a recording of a webinar about AI and Cybersecurity held by Steve Piper from CyberEdge. Very nice presentation of 1h, and I found out that there is a sequel to that on November 1st. So, following […]

Authentication vs. Authorization

These two fundamental concepts play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and security of digital systems. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct and equally essential aspects in the world of identity and access management (IAM), which safeguards sensitive information and resources . Executive summary Authentication confirms that users are who they […]

Demystifying cybersecurity terms: Policy, Standard, Procedure, Controls, Framework, Zero Trust

I am often asked what is the difference between Policy, Standard, Procedure in cybersecurity. Well, here it is: 1. Cybersecurity Standard A cybersecurity standard is a set of guidelines, criteria, or best practices that organizations follow to ensure that their security controls and procedures align with industry standards or regulatory requirements. Standards provide a benchmark […]