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Pwned GigaByte – The Pit of Despair
Aaaaaaand…. We’re back! Justin and Jack kick off season 3 of Pwned by introducing the Pit of Despair, where marketing terms end up when they have a strong start and a promising future, but derail from the path of meaning and end up in the ditches. What will the first...
Pwned Season 3 – WE’RE BACK!
Pwned Season 3! WE'RE BACK! Time to rub the haze out your eyes and earmuff the kids. Gloves are off this time. I've had too long with my personal thoughts and the cybersecurity industry still can't figure this thing out. Season 3 kicks off in January! Catch you later!...
What to Consider When Budgeting for Cybersecurity
2021 was an action-packed year for cybersecurity, from ransomware to phishing, attacks were on the rise. With the new year approaching, it is important to start planning for defenses ahead of time based on what is already known about the current state of the industry....
Cyber Safety: Prevention, Protection and Everything in Between
What is Cyber Safety? Being online exposes us to criminals and individuals with ill intent. Cyber safety is the practice of being safe online. It is a complex set of ideas and practices that culminate to achieve a common goal. This goal is to protect users while...
Don’t Get Hooked! How to Identify Common Types of Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks can affect individuals and organizations and are among the most common methods hackers use to attack accounts and networks. Over the years, they have become more sophisticated and challenging to detect. According to Verizon, in 2020, 22% of data...
5 Tips to Secure Your Devices
Why You Should Secure Your Devices Human error is the weakest link in cybersecurity. Individuals want to cut corners on devices they use for efficiency, especially ones that are used hundreds of times a day. Although it’s nice to open a phone by clicking one button,...
CMMC Email Security and Forgery Prevention
Email is a top communication tool used by the government and is a primary threat vector utilized by attackers. Forged emails are one of the top cybersecurity threats of this time. According to CSO, phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security...
Which CMMC Compliance Level Are You?
In recent years, governments around the world have begun to endure increasingly more complex and expensive cyberattacks. The United States is chief among them and in 2018 exceeded more than 13.7 billion dollars paid due to cybercrime. Attacks on the government can...
CMMC Domains Overview Level 1
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the new cyber security framework from the Department of Defense (DoD). CMMC aims to better protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) and mitigate risks posed to the DoD’s supply chain. It is comprised of...
What is Penetration Testing?
Penetration Testing Penetration Testing, also known as “pen testing,” is an exercise in testing an organizations cyber security posture. While not the only step in securing an organization, it is a critical one that should not be overlooked. Penetration Testing is...
NuHarbor Security Welcomes Vice President of Product and Engineering
Colchester, Vermont – August 24, 2021: NuHarbor Security today announced the addition of Jack Danahy as Vice President of Product and Engineering. Danahy brings over 30 years of cybersecurity industry experience and an extensive background building security technology...
When Your Organization Needs a Red Team Assessment
What is a Red Team Assessment? Uniquely designed for each organization, a red team assessment consists of a full scope, multi-layered adversarial attack simulation created to measure how well an organizations staff, networks, applications, and physical security...
Vermont’s Cybersecurity Landscape
A Sense of Safety Vermont’s unique geographic location provides a cozy sense of safety for many of its residents. The lack of challenges commonly faced in major metropolitan areas allows for a sense of community rife with friendly locals. It can also create a false...
NuHarbor Security Announces New Service Offering, SOC as a Service Powered by Splunk
Colchester, Vermont – June 11, 2021: NuHarbor Security is proud to announce a new service, Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service Powered by Splunk, coming July 2021. The new service is a part of NuHarbor’s signature Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)...
What is Purple Teaming?
Purple Teaming Purple teaming is a blending of offensive actions (RED) and defensive detection and validation (BLUE). The overall goal of any offensive engagement is to improve the defensive stance of an organization’s security program. During a purple teaming...