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Tipping Point: When does Potential Risk become Kinetic Risk in Cyber?
In the world of cybersecurity, distinguishing between potential and kinetic risk is a challenge that defines an organization’s ability to mitigate cyber threats before they cause harm. Potential risk refers to vulnerabilities that, if left unaddressed, could lead to an attack. Kinetic risk, on the other hand, represents the perilous tipping point at which that vulnerability has been exploited, causing actual damage—data breaches, ransomware attacks, or system downtimes. But how do organizations understand when potential risk transforms into kinetic risk?
Security & Threat Updates – October 2024:
Microsoft addressed 117 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) this month, 5 of which were marked as zero-day vulnerabilities. The most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) are noted below: Microsoft …
AI for Good or Evil? A Primer on Deepfakes and Chatbots
The article seeks to emphasize a critical point: technologies such as deepfakes are here to stay and offer numerous beneficial applications. However, it is essential to remain vigilant and implement robust safeguards to protect your organization and its sensitive data. Families must acknowledge the reality of these scams and equip themselves with the knowledge to defend against these digital threats.
Security & Threat Updates – September 2024:
Microsoft addressed 79 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) this month, 4 which were marked as zero-day vulnerabilities. The most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) are noted below: Microsoft Vulnerabilities: …
A Comparative Analysis of BGP and
SD-WAN
By Shawn Newman, Security Architect, Fortress Security Risk Management This following is an analysis of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), focusing on their respective costs, …
Security & Threat Updates – August 2024:
Microsoft addressed 90 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) this month, 10 which were marked as zero-day vulnerabilities. The most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) are noted below: Windows Zero-Days: Other …
The Implications of Microsoft Admins Integrating MFA for You
In light of recent security developments, Microsoft has issued a critical warning to Entra global admins regarding the mandatory implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) by October 15, 2024. This requirement is …
Safeguarding Your Family’s Identity and Credit
In an era where data breaches are becoming all too common, the recent leak involving millions of U.S. citizens’ Social Security Numbers (SSNs) has raised significant concerns about identity theft …
Security & Threat Updates – July 2024:
Microsoft addressed 139 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) this month, four which were marked as zero-day vulnerabilities. The most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) are noted below: Microsoft Vulnerabilities: …
Security & Threat Updates – June 2024:
Microsoft addressed 49 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) this month, one which was marked as a zero-day vulnerability. The most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) are noted below: Microsoft …

