Heather Pennel

Not all vulnerabilities in today’s networks start with malicious intent. Many employees are tech-savvy and, when systems aren’t working or feel slow, they often find their own solutions....because “there’s an app for that.” These workarounds truly can boost productivity, bridge functionality gaps, or streamline tasks.

In cybersecurity, some of the most dangerous threats are the ones that operate quietly, hidden in plain sight. Among these are zombie viruses and the overlooked risks found in digital graveyards: abandoned, obsolete, or forgotten digital assets that linger across networks, cloud environments, and devices.

As football season kicks off, everywhere you turn, people are talking about the offense and defense of their favorite teams. In the game of football, defense wins championships - but no team can win without also playing offense. The same lesson applies in cybersecurity. Organizations spend most of their time on the defensive line - protecting assets through prevention, detection, and response to active threats. All of this is incredibly important, but if you want to win against today's cybe