In 18 months, we have gone from AI being emergent to vendors embedding it in every facet of technology. So much so that hardware manufacturers are redesigning products to accommodate on-board AI/LLM processing capabilities. In light of the rapidly changing landscape...
Cybersecurity
Urgent Focus on IAM: Combatting the 71% Surge in Credential-Based Attacks
If somebody stole your credentials, would your organization be able to detect it? If so, how long do you think it would take? Many might not know the answer to the first question, and many more might be embarrassed to answer the second. But identity breaches can be...
Is AI Friend or Foe to Cybersecurity?
The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence is echoing through most industries. Unlike some advancements that light up media channels only to quickly disappear, AI’s rapid development and adoption is changing tools and tasks. AI isn’t new, but recent mainstream...
PTaaS vs. Penetration Testing vs Red Teaming: Understanding the Differences & Which to Choose
Everything is just theory until tested. In cybersecurity, the outcome of a failed theory is real-world problems like hijacked or stolen data, damaged brand trust, and tangible financial costs. This is where offensive security comes into play. In the hands of highly...
Executive Briefing: Cybersecurity Threat Report Analysis 2024
Download PDF Version In an era where cyber threats evolve with alarming speed and complexity, staying ahead requires more than just vigilance—it demands strategic insight and advanced preparedness. This executive briefing distills critical insights from several of the...
Data Discovery Exposes Data Risks for Better Defense
Building a data protection program doesn’t happen overnight, and the frequently used comparison to a journey is accurate, with lots of ground covered before reaching maturity. So, what’s the best way to get started? Determining which direction to go. An interesting...
NIST CSF 2.0 Gains Ground as Universal Cybersecurity Framework
As consultants on the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team at Converge, we’re often contacted by clients after every major cybersecurity or data breach incident hits the news. Their common question is, “Can this happen to us, and how can we be proactive?” They want...
Inside the 2024 Red Team Penetration Testing Report
In the unending barrage of cyber attacks, keeping pace with current threats is paramount. A proactive approach that includes penetration testing raises the bar higher, finding exploitable weaknesses before attackers can exploit them. Our report condenses 12 months of...