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2025-01-242025-01-24Blog, Risk Management

Why Full Disk Encryption is a Critical Security Control for Laptops

In today’s digital age, laptops have become indispensable tools for business productivity. However, they also pose significant risks to data security, especially when they leave the office and enter the unpredictable world outside. Whether traveling for business, working remotely, or simply commuting, laptops are highly vulnerable to theft or loss. This is where full disk encryption (FDE) comes into play as a critical security control. What is Full Disk Encryption? […]

2024-09-092024-09-11Blog, Risk Management

Assumed Breach Exercise: Verify Your Security Program

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, even organizations with mature security programs can’t afford to implicitly trust that their security controls are functioning as designed, or that they have all their blind spots covered. Traditional security measures, while crucial, are no longer sufficient on their own. This is where assumed breach exercises come into play—an advanced approach to testing and enhancing your organization’s cybersecurity posture. What Are Assumed Breach […]

2024-05-232024-05-23Blog, Risk Management

Prevent Breaches With Continuous Pentesting

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the traditional methods of securing networks and systems are increasingly proving inadequate. The stakes are high: a single breach can cost a company millions of dollars, not to mention the potential damage to its reputation and customer trust. Enter NodeZero from Horizon3.ai—an autonomous continuous pentesting platform that promises to revolutionize how we defend against cyber threats. In this blog post, we’ll explore what […]

2024-01-262024-01-26Blog, Risk Management

Secure Your Web APIs

Safeguard Your APIs with Legion Cyberworks Penetration Testing Services The recent revelation that a seemingly innocuous Trello API function exposed 15 million email addresses underscores a critical reality: in today’s hyper-connected world, APIs have become prime targets for malicious actors, necessitating robust and proactive security measures. While APIs offer unparalleled functionality and connectivity, their inherent accessibility also creates a vast risk landscape if not secured with rigorous AppSec protocols. Imagine […]

2023-10-092023-10-09Blog, Risk Management

Unlocking Business Success: The Benefits of Penetration Testing

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is paramount for businesses of all sizes. As cyber threats continue to evolve, organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard their sensitive data, reputation, and bottom line. One invaluable tool in the cybersecurity arsenal is penetration testing. This article will delve into the benefits of penetration testing for businesses. What is Penetration Testing? Penetration testing, often referred to as ethical hacking, involves simulated attacks on […]

2023-10-032023-10-03Blog, Risk Management

Securing Your Web Applications Against Attack

In an increasingly interconnected world, the security of web applications is paramount. Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated by the day, making it essential for developers and businesses to fortify their digital fortresses. In this one-page blog, we’ll explore key strategies to harden your web application against cyber-attacks and bolster your online defenses. 1. Regular Updates and Patch Management: Keeping your software up-to-date is the first line of defense. Cyber-criminals often […]

2023-07-282023-07-31Risk Management

Importance of Red Teaming

Core Concepts (TL;DR) Red Teaming is an essential security control that is not limited to larger firms with bigger budgets or bigger problems to solve. Red Teaming is effective and often appropriate even at early stages of your cybersecurity journey Pentesting allows organizations to assess the effectiveness of its security controls (trust but verify). Continuous pentesting services, like what we offer at Legion Cyberworks, ensures that your controls are […]

2023-06-282023-08-09Risk Management

Better Security through XDR

Extended Detection and Response (XDR) services offer several key benefits for organizations in terms of enhanced threat detection, response capabilities, and overall cybersecurity effectiveness. With the advancements in the tools like ransomware- and exploit-as-a-service that make it easier for lower-end threat actors to hurt your business, artificial intelligence driven attack platforms, and other rapidly emerging cyber-threats, every business should be looking at how to onboard XDR as part of their […]

2023-06-072023-06-07Blog, Risk Management

Why You Should Adopt a Continuous Pentesting Model

Introduction The world has changed, including the Internet and how cyber-threats are targeting our systems, applications, and data. We live and work in a diverse and distributed world where sensitive information is like gold to cyber-criminals who either steal it for their own benefit, encrypt it and hold it for ransom, or use threats of leaking it to extort money from their victims. Moreover, we have network intrusions, the […]

2019-01-142020-01-03Blog, Risk Management

Incident Preparation: Data Retention

Many factors go into developing a good data retention policy, including client, partner and regulatory requirements, operational needs, and your own service delivery model, but don’t forget to factor in the risks of retaining too much data, retaining required data for longer than necessary, or the need to minimize data and how your risks can be exponentially increased if these decisions are not carefully made.