Research
In-depth guides and analysis on research from the Safeguard engineering team.
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What cybersecurity tools does a small business actually need?
A small business needs MFA, a password manager, patching, backups, endpoint protection and an incident plan before anything fancy. Here is the order.
What security model came before zero trust?
Before zero trust, most networks used a perimeter model that trusted anything inside the firewall. See why it faded and what NIST says replaced it.
What are zero standing privileges and how do you get there?
Zero standing privileges means no account holds powerful access all the time. Rights are granted just in time, for one task, then removed. Start here.
What are the types of malware, and do the categories still matter?
The classic malware types are viruses, worms, Trojans, mobile code and blended attacks. NIST says most malware blends them, so respond by behavior.
What are the most common network security threats today?
Stolen credentials, exposed services, phishing, denial of service and lateral movement drive most network incidents. Here is how to limit each one.
What are the most common IoT device vulnerabilities and fixes?
Weak default passwords, no update path, open interfaces and unsigned firmware recur in IoT. See what ETSI EN 303 645 requires and what buyers can do now.
What are the main public cloud security risks?
Public cloud risk comes from shared responsibility gaps, misconfiguration, weak identity, exposed data and lost visibility. Here is how to reduce each.
What are keyloggers and how do you detect and block them?
Keyloggers record what you type to steal passwords. Because they abuse normal system features, stop the damage with MFA and detect them by behavior.
What are identity based attacks and how do you defend against them?
Identity based attacks use real credentials, tokens or sessions, not exploits. Defend with phishing resistant MFA, token hygiene and least privilege.
What are honeypots and how do defenders use them safely?
A honeypot is a decoy built to attract attackers so you can detect and study them. Learn the types, the risks and a safe start with honeytokens.
What are exposure management platforms and what should they do?
Exposure management joins asset inventory, vulnerabilities and context to rank what to fix first. Learn what to expect and how to test a tool on real data.
What are cyber-physical systems and why is securing them different?
Cyber-physical systems tie software to physical processes, so a flaw can cause harm, not only data loss. How safety changes patching and monitoring.
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