Erik from Secure Systems 
DNS Filtering: Blocking Malicious Domains at the Network Level Bottom Line Up Front DNS filtering acts as your network’s first line of defense by blocking access to malicious, phishing, and unwanted domains before connections are established. When a user or system attempts to resolve a domain name, your DNS filter checks it against threat intelligence … Read more
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Tools: Preventing Sensitive Data Leaks Bottom Line Up Front Data loss prevention tools automatically discover, classify, and protect sensitive data across your environment — preventing accidental leaks, insider threats, and compliance violations. You’ve outgrown manual data protection when you can’t track where customer data lives across cloud apps, email, and endpoints, … Read more
Network Security Tools: Essential Software for Defending Your Network Bottom Line Up Front Your network security tools list needs to evolve from basic firewalls to comprehensive network monitoring, threat detection, and access control platforms. You’ve outgrown manual network security when you can’t identify what’s communicating with what in your environment, when security incidents take hours … Read more
Right to Be Forgotten: GDPR Erasure Requests and How to Handle Them Bottom Line Up Front The right to be forgotten under GDPR requires your organization to delete personal data when individuals request it — unless you have a legitimate legal basis to keep it. You’re probably reading this because a customer submitted an erasure … Read more
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Migrating to Quantum-Resistant Algorithms Bottom Line Up Front Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) protects your systems against the future threat of quantum computers that could break today’s RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH encryption. While quantum computers capable of cryptographic attacks don’t exist yet, implementing quantum-resistant algorithms now prevents a “harvest now, decrypt later” scenario where attackers … Read more
SCADA Security: Protecting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems Bottom Line Up Front SCADA security protects the supervisory control and data acquisition systems that monitor and control critical infrastructure like power grids, water treatment facilities, manufacturing plants, and transportation systems. Unlike traditional IT systems, SCADA environments control physical processes where a security breach can cause … Read more
iot security Best Practices: Securing the Internet of Things Bottom Line Up Front This guide walks you through implementing comprehensive IoT security best practices across your organization’s connected devices — from securing device communications and access controls to establishing ongoing vulnerability management. You’ll build a defensible IoT security program that satisfies compliance requirements for SOC … Read more
DNS Spoofing: Understanding and Preventing DNS Cache Poisoning Bottom Line Up Front DNS spoofing (also called DNS cache poisoning) is a cyberattack where malicious DNS records are inserted into a DNS resolver’s cache, redirecting users from legitimate websites to attacker-controlled servers. This attack vector can bypass traditional perimeter security, steal credentials, distribute malware, and exfiltrate … Read more
Session Hijacking: How Attackers Steal Active Sessions Bottom Line Up Front Session hijacking occurs when attackers steal or manipulate active user sessions to gain unauthorized access to applications and systems. This attack vector bypasses authentication by exploiting valid session tokens, making it a critical security concern that compliance frameworks consistently address through session management controls. … Read more
GIAC Certifications: Overview of SANS Institute Credentials Bottom Line Up Front GIAC certifications represent the gold standard for hands-on cybersecurity skills across specialized domains like incident response, penetration testing, forensics, and security operations. Unlike vendor-specific credentials, GIAC certs validate that you can perform complex security tasks under pressure — making them highly valued for SOC … Read more
