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Cybersecurity Awareness as an Essential Part of Information Security

14/04/2025

In today’s cybersecurity threat landscape, it is no longer sufficient to rely on technical measures alone to ensure a company’s information security. From an organizational point of view, clear responsibilities and processes, as well as continuous testing of all these activities, are also required. Yet for cybersecurity, people are often the most vulnerable to attacks and this is precisely where cybersecurity awareness comes in: to train employees to recognize cyberattacks at an early stage and therefore to minimize the risks they pose to the company. This article explains why cybersecurity awareness is a central component of any Information Security Management System (ISMS), how organizations can benefit from appropriate awareness measures, and how important the engagement of top management is in this regard.

Passkeys: Why Passwords Have Probably Become Outdated

12/03/2025

An analysis of the most frequently lists of the most frequently used passwords shows that even today, passwords tend not to be very complex. This suggests that password managers, which would make it easier to create secure passwords, are rarely being used. As a consequence, many service providers rely on the addition of a second factor during the login process in order to reduce the dependency on the password. However, this solution is not an optimal measure as it does not fully address the problem of password security. A promising approach that could offer an alternative to passwords is the use of passkeys.

Vulnerability Management: Efficient Management for Maximum Security

12/02/2025

Vulnerability Management is making waves again. Successful attacks requiring no user interaction are becoming more frequent once again. At the same time, the number of publicly known vulnerabilities is increasing from year to year. This raises the question of how these vulnerabilities can be detected and remedied as early as possible.

Network Penetration Test

15/01/2025

In an increasingly digitalized world, companies of all sizes and in all industries are at risk of cyberattacks. It is therefore crucial for businesses to prioritize network security in order to protect sensitive information and business processes. Every year, thousands of attacks on corporate networks are recorded, whether by hackers, insiders, or automated malware. The consequences of such attacks can be severe, including data loss, business interruptions, significant financial losses, and a loss of customer trust.

Overview of the Federal Information Security Act

11/12/2024

With the Information Security Act* (Informationssicherheitsgesetz, ISG) coming into force on January 1, 2024, new standards for securing information and infrastructure were set in Switzerland. The law brings comprehensive innovation in the field of cybersecurity and strengthens the security of information and infrastructure at various levels, as well as cyber resilience in general. The ISG applies to both government authorities and private companies that are significant for the security of the federation. A particular focus is on operators of critical infrastructure. This article provides an overview of the main changes and requirements that the ISG brings.

Tabletop Exercises: Ransomware Attack Simulation

30/10/2024

Tabletop exercises allow organizations to test and improve their crisis management capabilities in a safe environment. Realistic scenarios are played out, allowing participants to refine their response strategies to potential security incidents and identify weaknesses in their existing processes.

Cyberattacks: How to Protect Your Company From Hackers

15/10/2024

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of cyberattacks in recent years, affecting both companies and private individuals alike. Phishing emails and other attacks have become more or less an everyday reality at work. Ransomware attacks have a particularly high potential to cause severe damage – which is why they receive a lot of media attention.

How To Protect Against Ransomware: Effective Tips for Companies

07/10/2024

Over the past few years, ransomware has become a serious threat to businesses that can cause significant damage. The financial impact of ransomware attacks is enormous – in addition to the cost of business interruption, organizations that fall victim to such an attack must also pay for the analysis and recovery of affected systems and data, as well as, in some cases, ransom demands.

Ransomware: Detection and Prevention

19/09/2024

Ransomware represents one of the most significant and pervasive cyberthreats today. What originated as a relatively rudimentary blackmail tool has evolved into a highly sophisticated and organized criminal industry. Businesses and private individuals worldwide are confronted with this growing threat due to its relentless and indiscriminate nature.

Be Prepared for Emergencies: Incident Response Readiness Assessment for Your Organization

04/09/2024

The importance of having a high level of cyber resilience is increasing exponentially these days as cyberattacks become more complex and frequent. Cyber resilience is the ability of a company to maintain business operations in the event of a cyberattack and to return to normal state as quickly as possible. This requires both preventive measures to avoid cyberattacks and strategies for rapid response and recovery in the event of a successful attack.

Tabletop Exercises: Putting Your Crisis Management to the Test

09/08/2024

The prevalence of cyberattacks has increased markedly in recent years, becoming a common occurrence in the contemporary business environment. The vast majority of us utilize information technology tools, are connected to networks, and benefit greatly from this connectivity. Nevertheless, an increasing number of companies are coming to recognize that malicious actors are also exploiting this networking and the resulting dependence on digital resources to their advantage. Ransomware attacks for example have become part of the everyday problems faced by many organizations.

Red Teaming: What Are the Benefits and Who Is It Useful For?

24/07/2024

In an increasingly complex and dynamic world, it is essential for organizations to continually review and improve their security and defense strategies. One of the most effective ways to uncover vulnerabilities and build resilience is through red teaming. But what exactly is red teaming? And for what types of organizations is it best suited?

Emergency Support During Cyberattacks – Incident Response Retainer (IRR)

16/07/2024

Cyberattacks, particularly those involving ransomware, are becoming more prevalent and pose a threat to companies of all sizes. Organizations must be able to respond quickly to minimize financial and reputational damage.

An Introduction to Conditional Access Policies

08/07/2024

Many businesses today rely on Microsoft 365 services. As these services become more popular, they also become more likely targets for hackers. Experience shows that there are still organizations that have not secured their Microsoft Cloud clients. Therefore, organizations should take protective measures against cyberattacks – Conditional Access policies are one such measure. This article provides an overview of how Conditional Access policies work.

Response to Phishing Attacks in Companies

26/06/2024

In the digital world, companies are constantly exposed to new threats. Phishing attacks are among the most insidious forms of such threats, as what looks like a simple click on an email can have devastating consequences – from financial loss to data breach.

Security Testing in Accordance with DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

14/06/2024

With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the EU has created a sector-wide regulation regarding cybersecurity, ICT risks and digital operational resilience for the finance industry. It will come into force in January 2023 and must be complied with by January 17, 2025.

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BSI Classifies Oneconsult as a Qualified APT Response Service Provider

30/05/2024

In 2023, Oneconsult has been added to the official list of qualified APT response service providers of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This list helps organizations select suitable providers for IT forensic services and cyber incidents.

Vulnerability Analysis With MITRE ATT&CK

17/04/2024

The non-profit organization MITRE has been documenting Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) used by known Advanced Persistent Threats (ATPs) since 2013. The result is the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework. ATT&CK stands for “Adversarial Tactics, Techniques & Common Knowledge”.

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