Predictions for 2024: AI Impacts Both Offense and Defense in the Battle for Cybersecurity
As seen in App Developer Magazine, Featured Story, Dec 18, 2023 This is an easy call to make: NetLib Security predicts that Artificial Intelligence – Generative AI – will continue to heavily impact the world of cybersecurity, upping the game for defensive players, while giving cybercriminals more tools on the offensive side. 2023 was a… Read More
HIPAA and Data Protection in Healthcare
As featured in Medical Device News Magazine. Healthcare organizations face many challenges: they must protect patient privacy, deliver quality care, and meet strict regulations. These organizations, which include medical device manufacturers, are trusted to safeguard incredibly sensitive information, a task which carries immense responsibility. The healthcare sector remains particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, given its handling… Read More
Cybersecurity in the Post Covid-19 World
Cyberattacks happen around the clock every single day, and we rarely hear about the majority of them. During Covid-19, cyberattacks skyrocketed at an alarming rate, and have been on the rise ever since. Outside of 2016-2017’s high volume of breaches, 2020-2021 was one of the worst periods of cyber breaches to date, taking a huge… Read More
Unveiling Keys and Key Management
With the rise of cyberattacks, reliance on password protection and two-factor authentication alone is no longer enough when it comes to the safety of your sensitive information. Data should also be stored in an encrypted form – unusable and unreadable unless unlocked by the authorized user. That’s why encryption, keys and key management are at… Read More
Encryption: Key for Secure OEM and ISV Development
Understanding what secure development entails for OEMs and ISV requires examining the differences between them and how they play an important role in everyday security. While our initial thoughts about encryption and security may focus on the fundamentals like firewalls and passwords, a more in-depth exploration reveals that both the software and hardware we use… Read More
Cybersecurity – Back to Basics
Wake Up, Your Data Is Under Attack Data security remains a top level issue around the world. No matter the size or industry, organizations are incessantly attacked by sophisticated cybercriminals who aim to steal sensitive data, and disrupt or even dismantle their operations. To safeguard their data, organizations need to deploy numerous strategies, with particular… Read More
Choosing the Right Third-Party Encryption Product for Your Security Needs
When it comes to the security and protection of sensitive data, you might think that standard, out-of-the-box encryption is all you need. But you’d be wrong! In reality, encryption comes in many varieties based on methodology, strength, and security. That’s why choosing the solution that works best for your needs is one of the most… Read More
MySQL and Encryptionizer for Data Encryption
MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system that allows users to store and manage data. It serves the same purpose as many other databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Oracle purchased MySQL in 2010, and continues to allow use of the MySQL Community Edition at no cost, supported by the open… Read More
You’ve Been Hacked: Security and the Human Element
Did you know humans can be hacked? It’s called social engineering. It can happen to you, and you may not even realize it…until it is too late. Say you receive an email or a text with an urgent message: “Your bank account has been locked. Click here to reset your password,” or “We are trying… Read More
Legacy Systems: Encryption for Aging Databases
Despite their outdated nature, legacy systems continue to play a critical role in many organizations’ day-to-day operations. These systems are often written in antiquated programming languages and may rely on unsupported third-party utilities, making them difficult and expensive to upgrade or replace. Furthermore, the obsolete security features in legacy systems make them vulnerable to attacks,… Read More