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Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware in which an attacker, or group of cybercriminals, will lock and usually encrypt a victim's data, important files and sometimes access to their device. The attacker(s) will then demand a ransom payment to unlock and decrypt data without leaking it on the dark web.

2023-03-08T15:49:59+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)

Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) is a subscription based business model between ransomware operators and their affiliates which enables the affiliates to use already developed ransomware tools to execute an attack in exchange for payment.

2023-03-08T15:51:27+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Red Team

A Red Team is a group of people authorized and organized by an organization to act as an adversary, attempting to identify and exploit potential weakness within the organization's cybersecurity defenses. This tests how an organization would respond to a genuine cyberattack. The team usually consists of highly experienced cybersecurity professionals or independent ethical [...]

2023-03-07T16:23:37+00:00March 7th, 2023|

Role Based Access Control

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a widely used access control model that restricts system access based on the roles assigned to individual users within an organization. In RBAC, access permissions are granted according to the user's role rather than being assigned directly to the user. This model streamlines access management, enhances security, and ensures [...]

2024-11-14T15:18:10+00:00July 5th, 2023|