Author: Usama Amin
Usama Amin
Usama Amin is a Security blogger focusing on Cyber Security, Cloud Security, and IoT. He has worked as SR. Security Consultant for more than 10 years for industry-leading IT companies. James' experience also includes working as a legal expert witness for Cyber management. He writes about industry technology trends and best practices. He incorporates his views and his many years of experience to provide unique technology advice for people that manage and support Cyber solutions.
Storage consumption has been growing steadily since the first PC appeared today. The popularization of the cloud has dampened this growth by moving much of the enterprise data to shared spaces, but even so, storage needs continue to grow. A NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE (NAS) server is a mass storage device attached to your local network. As its name indicates, it is really a server, in this case, oriented towards managing large volumes of storage and making it available to any user connected to the network and authorized to use it. What problems does a NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE solve? A NAS, Network Attached Storage, is a…
Access to the information contained in databases has always been a major headache for advanced users and, by extension, for their support teams. Microsoft Dataverse is proposed as the solution to access, security, and complex problems in current databases. Until now, users who needed to access the information contained in the database to operate with them, make reports, or import/export, had to Locate each of the databases, since the information was usually found in different disconnected silos Know the structure of the database and its implications Have prior knowledge of SQL The objective of Dataverse is that the user can concentrate on the exploitation of…
This article is intended for IT professionals who are new to Linux or looking to learn more about using third-party Linux antivirus solutions with the Linux operating system. Today, many technology professionals and other experts in the technology community consider the Linux operating system to be more inherently secure than virtually any other operating system, including the latest versions of Windows and macOS. But is this really true, and if so, does it mean you still need antivirus software or other cybersecurity solutions for Linux? In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the Linux operating system,…
2022, just like previous years, has not been a quiet year for cybersecurity. The Conti ransomware gang threatened to overthrow the government of Costa Rica. Another cybercriminal collective, Lapsus, perfected the social engineering attack vector and targeted Microsoft, Nvidia, Uber, Globant, and several other major tech companies, leaking sensitive data throughout the year. Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have continued to evolve and adapt, developing bespoke sophisticated tools capable of overcoming many defenses. Among the many industries targeted, hackers have continued to ramp up attacks on healthcare providers, affecting millions of patients around the world. The situation culminated when password manager LastPass leaked further details of an earlier breach…
Sometimes, earlier versions of Windows were easily infected even with a protection tool installed. This happened because the malware allocated itself at the startup of the operating system, making its complete removal difficult. To address this issue, in Windows 10, antivirus products can run much earlier in the boot process. That’s why we use early launch anti malware. This helps protect against rootkits (malicious software) that pre-launch the antivirus program to hide from it. Windows Defender itself is loaded very early in the boot process. To make the feature more complete, any other antivirus solutions producer can also add the Early Launch…
The massive adoption of companies and the rise towards the Cloud have not alleviated the concerns on the security aspects: There is still some reluctance to evolve towards the Cloud, particularly in companies belonging to highly regulated sectors such as Finance or Health. For its part, the scale-up Alan has chosen to host its data on AWS. This article aims to answer 5 questions that come up quite frequently when talking about Security in the Cloud. What is Cloud Security? In recent years, companies have redesigned their IT infrastructure in order to remain competitive. They have thus made the balance between keeping their…
Discover the cyber security best practices that cannot be missing from your strategy in 2023! More and more companies are looking to expand their cybersecurity investments to reduce business risk and protect their data from attacks. Security has become a top priority as cyber-attacks are happening more and more frequently, creating reputational issues and financial losses for organizations across all industries. So, in that case, what to do? You need to equip yourself with the latest and greatest cybersecurity techniques and tools to stay prepared, right? With that in mind, we’ve evaluated recent trends and will list below some of the best tips…
Experts say don’t be fooled by vendor hype; remember about user experience and basic security hygiene. And these are just some of the mistakes that must be avoided when implementing zero-Trust in your company. Interest in zero trust security has increased significantly over the past two years. This was particularly true among organizations looking for better ways to control access to corporate data in the cloud and on-premises for remote workers, contractors, and third parties. However, several other factors are driving the trend. Among the main ones are: Increasingly sophisticated threats. Accelerated cloud adoption. A broad shift to remote and…
The Cloud and IT security model, whether on the economic or technical aspect, allows cost optimization, and provides flexibility and performance adapted to the company’s needs. The Cloud addresses multiple issues, such as permanent or temporary additional IT resources, in the event of a peak in activity or service outsourcing needs (SaaS solution for human resources or payroll management, for example). Therefore, the advantages of the Cloud encourage more companies to take the plunge to succeed in their digital transformation. Cloud and IT security are inseparable: Doubt is no longer allowed; the Cloud is a significant cog in the strategy of a company wishing to develop…
Cloud Migration, not to be confused with virtualization, is a major project in the digital transformation of companies. Its deployment must be carefully considered before being initiated. Different approaches are possible, each having distinct considerations in terms of budget, speed, or even simplicity. During Cloud migration also keep an eye on cloud security. To help you choose the one that will be best suited for your migration project, it is important to know the considerations to implement it, as well as the 6 different strategies commonly used to migrate to the cloud. The challenges of Cloud Migration: Cost reduction, the flexibility of business applications,…