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31 Jul 2024

Blue Screens and Supply Chain Assurance

This blog examines the Crowdstrike code issue that led to widespread blue screen errors on Microsoft Windows systems, impacting various industries. It explains the technical details of the incident and discusses the challenges of securing supply chains, emphasising the importance of visibility, risk management, and robust incident response.

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Justin Dymond
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22 Jul 2024

The Hidden Perils of Shadow IT: Safeguarding National Infrastructure

Unlock the secrets to protecting your organisation from the hidden threats of Shadow IT. Discover why employees resort to unauthorised tools, the risks they pose, and effective strategies to mitigate these dangers. Learn how education, robust policies, and collaborative environments can safeguard critical national infrastructure. Dive into real-world examples and expert advice from Nexor to enhance your cybersecurity and maintain the integrity of your IT systems. Read more to secure your organisation against the unseen perils of Shadow IT.

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Chris Crowther
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17 Jul 2024

What is a Data Diode and how does it work?

Discover how data diodes, essential hardware for ensuring one-way data flow, protect sensitive information from cyber threats and unauthorized access. Widely used in government, military, and critical infrastructure, data diodes provide robust security measures. Read on to learn more about their critical role in safeguarding your data.

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Peter Austin
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19 Jun 2024

Ensuring Your Products are on a Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux: A Crucial Step for Security and Compliance

As RHEL 6 reaches its End of Life on June 30th 2024, ensure your systems are updated to supported versions to avoid security vulnerabilities and compliance issues. Discover how Nexor can help you transition smoothly to a supported RHEL, maintaining robust security and operational integrity.

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Nexor
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11 Jun 2024

Simplifying your Zero Trust Journey

Discover how to simplify your Zero Trust journey by focusing on Asset State Management, a critical yet often overlooked component. Learn how integrating CMDB with SIEM through a shared data lake can transform your security infrastructure, enabling real-time updates, hyper-granular asset management, and seamless implementation of Policy as Code. Overcome common blockers and operationalize Zero Trust effortlessly.

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Gabriel Severi
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07 May 2024

The Unseen Spider’s Web of Interconnected Software Dependencies and Cyber Risks

Explore the unseen world of software that powers our daily lives—from morning alarms to complex business systems—in "The Unseen Spider’s Web of Interconnected Software Dependencies and Cyber Risks." Uncover the hidden intricacies and vulnerabilities that can impact everything from personal data to national security. Dive into why robust cybersecurity practices are crucial not just for tech companies but for everyone. Join us in shaping a safer digital future by sharing your thoughts and experiences.

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Rob Wright
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26 Mar 2024

The Data-Centric Security Interoperability Dilemma

This blog discusses the concept of Data-Centric Security (DCS), focusing on securing data throughout its lifecycle, unlike traditional network-centric approaches. It emphasizes DCS as a strategic solution for organizations like the MOD, NATO, and their allies to ensure data security during transmission across different networks. The core of DCS revolves around controlling, protecting, and sharing data through encrypted metadata, access control, and encryption methods. However, the blog highlights a significant challenge: interoperability. To achieve seamless information sharing, standards for data transformation must be established, which poses difficulties due to the unique data formats used by different systems. The piece concludes by exploring the synergy between Data-Centric Security and Zero Trust architectures, proposing a combined approach to overcome interoperability issues and advocating for integrated security and interoperability standards.

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Colin Robbins

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