Author: Eyal Kalderon

Data breaches are a regular occurrence. Most people had their emails or phone numbers stolen. That should be a shocking reality, but the scale of the problem and the frequent breaches have normalized it into something everyone accepts and mostly ignores. Data theft remains one of the most persistent and damaging problems in information security.…

Let’s be blunt: the mindset that “our data isn’t that sensitive” is a dangerous delusion. It’s a blind spot that leaves organizations vulnerable and undermines the very purpose of collecting and storing information in the first place. We need to shift the paradigm. All data is sensitive. It’s not just about Social Security numbers, credit…

As security professionals, we are constantly bombarded with threats. The news cycles are filled with tales of sophisticated phishing campaigns, novel malware strains, and the ever-evolving tactics of network intruders. We diligently patch our endpoints, implement robust firewalls, and train our users to be wary of social engineering ploys. These are vital defenses, the frontline…

For years, the mantra of cybersecurity echoed the “perimeter.” Firewalls stood tall like digital Hadrian’s Walls, antivirus software patrolled the gates, and email filters acted as vigilant sentries. This approach focused on keeping the “bad guys” out and offered a tangible sense of security. We could see the defenses, watch them in action, and feel a semblance…

A survey from Rubrik Zero Labs reveals that 90% of IT and security leaders experienced cyberattacks in the past year, and 20% reported an attack every other week on average. Those are merely attacks, but attacks have consequences. 30% reported on-premise data breaches, 28% a cloud or SaaS breach, and 26% reported ransomware. And the…

What is a Database? A database is a software solution that stores, manipulates, and retrieves data. Think of an Excel spreadsheet, but a database operates on a much larger scale. A database is like thousands of Excel spreadsheets, some with millions of rows, accessed simultaneously by thousands of individuals. To be accurate, that is a…

Tracking data changes is a cornerstone of good recordkeeping and data integrity. In the highly regulated world of banking and financial institutions, the ability to accurately track and reconstruct changes to data is not merely a best practice but a fundamental regulatory requirement. Financial institutions handle customer information and transactional data, where even a minor,…

We live in an era of relentless cyber threats. Headlines scream about ransomware attacks, data breaches, and sophisticated phishing campaigns. In response, organizations often scramble to bolster their perimeter defenses, upgrade endpoint security, and implement the latest network monitoring tools. While these measures are undoubtedly important, there’s a silent crisis brewing within the digital heart…

As security professionals, we are wired to look outward. The flashing red lights, the ominous port scans, the whispers of sophisticated APTs – these are the narratives that grab our attention. We build digital fortresses, moats of firewalls, and sentry towers of intrusion detection systems, all pointing toward a faceless external adversary. And why wouldn’t…

Why is Database Security So Critical? A serious data breach means someone got into your database and stole data. Databases are the gatekeepers of your data, and anyone who wants to get it must get it from the database. While you should protect all infrastructure components, none is more important than the database. Regardless of…