Author: 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. Usama's 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.

Early Launch Anti malware

Early Launch Anti Malware safeguards client computers from startup threats by employing a dedicated anti malware driver that seamlessly collaborates with Microsoft’s early launch anti malware driver. Specifically designed for Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, ELAM ensures robust protection during system boot-up. Strengthen your defenses and prevent malicious attacks from compromising your system’s integrity with ELAM’s optimized security settings. Early launch anti malware is a type of security software designed to protect a computer system from malicious software and malware. It is typically installed before any other software and runs before any other programs are loaded. Early launch…

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cloud security

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…

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cyber security best practices

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…

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zero trust security

Quick answer: The most common mistakes in implementing zero trust are treating it as a product to buy, ignoring user experience, skipping basic security hygiene, trying to cover everything at once, and failing to inventory users, devices and data first. Zero trust is a strategy applied in stages, usually starting with identity. For the fundamentals, read our introduction to zero trust and NIST Zero Trust vs Google BeyondCorp. 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…

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cloud and it security

The Cloud and IT security model offers organisations a powerful combination of cost optimisation, flexibility, and performance, tailored to evolving business needs. From both an economic and technical perspective, cloud computing enables companies to scale efficiently while maintaining operational resilience. Cloud environments address a wide range of business challenges, including the need for temporary or permanent additional IT resources, rapid scalability during peak activity, and service outsourcing through Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions such as HR or payroll systems. As a result, the benefits of cloud computing continue to accelerate adoption, making it a cornerstone of modern digital transformation…

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Cloud Migration

Quick answer: A cloud migration strategy is the plan for moving applications and data to the cloud. The six common approaches, often called the 6 Rs, are rehosting, replatforming, repurchasing, refactoring, retiring and retaining. The right one depends on each application’s business value, complexity and remaining lifespan. Security should be planned before the move, not after. See the top cloud security threats to design against and our cloud security guides for the controls to put in place. 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.…

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industry 4.0

The 4.0 transformation is characterized by the introduction of new digital technologies such as the cloud, IoT, AI, machine learning, etc. This fourth industrial revolution, also called Industry 4.0, targets production flexibility and product customization to better meet customer demand, optimize production chains, improve site safety and promote innovation. Industry 4.0 optimizes production With industry 4.0, it becomes possible to develop products that perfectly meet customer expectations. By managing to produce goods straight away free of any anomalies upstream, Industry 4.0 reduces non-quality (causing an average of 5% loss of turnover in 2017 according to AFNOR). It increases customer satisfaction who no longer must send…

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cyber security trends

In 2021, more than one in two companies suffered at least one successful cyberattack. Increasingly numerous and complex cyber threats are proving ever more effective in extorting organizations. More than ever, understanding the evolution of computer attacks and the means to protect against them is essential for companies. Overview of top cyber threats and advances in cyber security trends in 2022. The 7 main Cyber Security Trends in 2022 Not all cyber threats pose the same danger to businesses. We take stock of the 7 main computer threats, from the most widespread to the most original. Ever more harmful ransomware Ransomware continues its worrying progression: it represents no…

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IoT pROJECT

The IoT Project is a hub of electronics, Arduino, Internet of Things(IoT), and Embedded IoT-related projects for a beginner’s level to the advanced. Predictive maintenance, connected logistics, data collection, and the Internet of Things (IoT for Internet of Things) projects are becoming a very concrete reality for many companies. For example, in healthcare, an estimated 646 million IoT devices were used in 2020 in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. The IoT is present in all sectors, and this trend will be confirmed in the coming years: the number of cellular IoT connections should reach 3.5 billion in 2023. Piloting the implementation of…

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cyber security audit

Quick answer: A cyber security audit is a structured review of an organization’s security policies, controls and systems against a defined standard, such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. It confirms whether the controls you say you have actually exist and work. To prepare, define the scope, gather your policies and evidence, update your asset inventory, review user access, fix known gaps, and run an internal pre-audit before the external auditor arrives. Good preparation shortens the audit and reduces its cost. The sections below cover each step in detail. For help choosing a standard,…

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