A typical ransomware attack follows a series of stages, from initial infection to encryption of files and the ransom demand. Here’s an overview of how a ransomware attack typically occurs: Delivery: Ransomware typically enters a system through phishing emails, malicious attachments, or compromised websites. Phishing emails often contain seemingly legitimate Read more…
A Business Continuity Impact Assessment (BCIA) is a crucial step in the development of a business continuity plan. It helps you identify potential risks and assess their potential impact on your organization’s critical functions. Here are the steps to carry out a BCIA: Define the Scope and Objectives: Clearly define Read more…
Operational Technology (OT) security and Information Technology (IT) security are two distinct domains of cybersecurity, each focused on protecting different types of systems and infrastructure within an organization. Here are the key differences between OT security and IT security: Scope and Focus: IT Security: IT security primarily focuses on protecting Read more…
Threat modeling is a systematic process for identifying and assessing security threats and vulnerabilities in a system, application, or organization. It helps you proactively identify potential risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate them. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to undertake threat modeling: Define the Scope: Clearly define what Read more…
The Fourth Turning is a theory proposed by historians William Strauss and Neil Howe in their 1997 book titled “The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy.” The theory suggests that history can be divided into four generational cycles, or “turnings,” each lasting about 20-25 years. These turnings are characterized by distinct Read more…
Five reasons why providing hostile environment awareness training to employees before deploying them to high-threat environments is important: 1. Personal Safety: Training equips employees with vital skills and knowledge to recognize, avoid, and respond to potential dangers, minimizing risks to their personal safety and well-being. 2. Risk Mitigation: By preparing Read more…
A complex security environment refers to a situation in which various interconnected and interdependent factors contribute to a heightened level of uncertainty, volatility, and risk within the realm of security. This environment is characterized by a multitude of dynamic and evolving challenges that may include geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, socio-economic Read more…
Some companies hired to provide security at conferences cannot undertaken even basic measures. Here are some rules and best practices to follow (in general – and all depends on the overarching risk assessment in view of the nature and size of the conference etc). 1. Identification and access control measures: Read more…
Marshal’s core purpose to provide strategic resourcing support to organistion operating in dynamic security environments. Underlying this is the objective of each organistion to defend their business value against unexpected disruption. Building robust business resilience is crucial for organizations to withstand disruptions and challenges while continuing to thrive. Here are Read more…
Crisis management involves the strategic planning and response to unexpected and disruptive events that can potentially harm an organization’s reputation, operations, or stakeholders. Successful crisis management is crucial for minimizing damage and maintaining the organization’s resilience. Below are some key principles of crisis management: Preparedness: Being proactive and ready for Read more…