Jennifer Stoddard

To better explain and relate to the complex ideas surrounding cybersecurity, we sometimes compare protecting an organization’s network and data to securing a family home. It paints a clear picture of how different layers of security work together to protect what matters most. Yes, the building itself is important, but ultimately, it’s the “memories,” the pictures, the precious data inside that need safeguarding from outside threats. An organization’s data is just as precious, critical to its...

Cyber threats evolve daily, and SMEs must stay ahead. This article explains the difference between traditional, human-led penetration testing and automated, AI-driven testing. While manual tests provide deep insights, automated tools offer continuous coverage. The smartest defense? A layered approach combining both — human expertise and automation — to identify and fix vulnerabilities before attackers strike.

In a recent case that underscores the far-reaching consequences of insecure third-party integrations, independent security researcher Baptiste Robert, who is renowned for uncovering high-profile data breaches, identified a critical vulnerability in a widely used WordPress plugin that exposed hundreds of Twitter accounts to potential compromise.