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Edward Kost
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Edward Kost

Edward is a content writer at Upguard. UpGuard's cybersecurity research has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, Gizmodo and Engadget

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Is DDoSing illegal?
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Is DDoSing illegal?

A DDoS attack can be devasting to your online business. Read this post to learn how to defend yourself against this powerful threat.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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What is SPF filtering and how do I implement it?
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What is SPF filtering and how do I implement it?

Are you certain cybercriminals are not sending emails with your domain? Learn about SPF filtering and how to implement it.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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What is Egregor ransomware? The new threat of 2020
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What is Egregor ransomware? The new threat of 2020

Egregor ransomware is a new threat but in only a few short months it has crippled businesses globally. Learn how to defend against this threat.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 23, 2021
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What is Netwalker ransomware? Attack methods & important defense tactics
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What is Netwalker ransomware? Attack methods & important defense tactics

Netwalker ransomware attacks are quickly spreading across the globe. Learn how this threat operates and how to successfully defend yourself.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)? The dangerous threat to world security
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What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)? The dangerous threat to world security

The ransomware as a service model has spike the spread of ransomware globally. Learn what this threat is and how you best defend yourself.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
March 1, 2021
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Vendor due diligence: Protect yourself from third-party breaches
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Vendor due diligence: Protect yourself from third-party breaches

Your vendors need to follow stringent cybersecurity practices to protect you from cyberattacks. Learn the correct vendor due diligence process.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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What is a supply chain attack? The danger of third-party breaches
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What is a supply chain attack? The danger of third-party breaches

Your business could be at risk of a data breach from a compromised vendor. Learn about supply chain attacks and how to best protect yourself.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
March 1, 2021
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What is DLL hijacking? The Windows exploit endangering your sensitive data.
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What is DLL hijacking? The Windows exploit endangering your sensitive data.

DLL hijacking is possible because of an insecure WIndows process for searching and loading DLL files. Learn how to strengthen this vulnerability.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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7 data leak prevention tips for 2021
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7 data leak prevention tips for 2021

Your business may be leaking sensitive data that could result in a data breach. Implement these tip to prevent data leaks in your ecosystem
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 15, 2021
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10 step guide: How to be GDPR compliant
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10 step guide: How to be GDPR compliant

GDPR compliance is mandatory but few organizations know how to align with its tenants. In this post, we break down the framework in 10 steps.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 27, 2021
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How to prevent supply chain attacks with the Zero Trust Architecture
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How to prevent supply chain attacks with the Zero Trust Architecture

A Zero Trust Architecture is one of the most effective defenses against Supply Chain attacks. Learn how to implement this framework in 7 steps.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
February 27, 2021
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How to prevent supply chain attacks by securing PAM
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How to prevent supply chain attacks by securing PAM

Supply chain attacks occur when privileged access accounts are abused. By protecting these accounts the risk of such attacks can be mitigated.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
March 2, 2021

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14 Cybersecurity Metrics + KPIs to Track
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14 Cybersecurity Metrics + KPIs to Track

Cybersecurity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are an effective way to measure the success of your cybersecurity program.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 19, 2020
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Why is Cybersecurity Important?
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Why is Cybersecurity Important?

If your business isn't concerned about cybersecurity, it's only a matter of time before you're an attack victim. Learn why cybersecurity is important.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
February 15, 2021
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What Is Third-Party Risk Management?
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What Is Third-Party Risk Management?

This is a complete guide to third-party risk management. Learn how to reduce third-party and fourth-party risk with this in-depth post.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
September 16, 2020
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How to Manage Third-Party Risk
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How to Manage Third-Party Risk

This is a complete overview of how to manage third-party risk. Learn about common causes of third-party risks and how to mitigate them in this post.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
October 19, 2020
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches
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9 Ways to Prevent Third-Party Data Breaches

This is a complete guide to preventing third-party data breaches. Learn about how organizations like yours are keeping themselves and their customers safe.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
January 20, 2021
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What is Typosquatting (and how to prevent it)
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What is Typosquatting (and how to prevent it)

Learn about the dangers of typosquatting and what your business can do to protect itself from this malicious threat.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
December 7, 2020
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