Category: Awareness

  • How Ransomware Enters a Credit Union Network

    How Ransomware Enters a Credit Union Network

    Ransomware rarely breaks into a credit union through the servers. It enters through a person or a weak remote login, then moves laterally in about 29 minutes. This is the real entry chain behind the Akira attacks on Ellafi and MetroWest credit unions, and the controls that stop it.

  • Penetration Testing Cost: What to Expect in 2026

    Penetration Testing Cost: What to Expect in 2026

    If you’ve been tasked with budgeting for a penetration test, or justifying the expense to leadership, you’ve probably already discovered that penetration testing cost isn’t as straightforward as a line item on a vendor’s website. Prices vary wildly, scope is rarely apples-to-apples, and the cheapest option is often the most expensive mistake you can make.…

  • What is a vCISO? Cost, Role, and When to Hire One

    What is a vCISO? Cost, Role, and When to Hire One

    When businesses think about cybersecurity leadership, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) often comes to mind. However, hiring a full-time CISO may not be practical for every organization. A vCISO provides businesses with experienced cybersecurity services, leadership, strategy, and guidance on a flexible basis without the cost and commitment of a permanent executive hire. A…