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Security Basics That Still Get Overlooked in 2026

In 2026, most breaches are not caused by zero-day exploits and they never really were. Yet we continue to spend heavily on cutting-edge controls while basic security hygiene is neglected, and sloppiness undermines the very tools dominating our budgets. Incidents are far more often caused by misconfigured, ignored, or poorly implemented controls, combined with people who aren’t kept engaged in security best practices.

Joel Young

Feb 211 min read

Black Friday Security Check!

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year and not just for shoppers. Cybercriminals love this season too. With AI making scams more convincing than ever and retailers moving faster online, it’s the perfect moment to slow down, shop smart, and protect your accounts.

PR Team

Nov 21, 20252 min read

How to Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Your Supply Chain: A Proven Approach to Cut Through the Noise of TPRM

How to Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Your Supply Chain: A Proven Approach to Cut Through the Noise

Heighten CORE Member

May 22, 20252 min read

Polymorphic Extensions: The Sneaky Extension That Can Impersonate Any Browser Extension

Heighten CORE Member

Mar 18, 20252 min read

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Incident Response Simulation

Discussion-based activity that simulates a real-world scenario for business continuity planning

Framework and Policy Development

Drafting corporate information security policies involves a structured process of creating guidelines and procedures to safeguard an organization's sensitive information.

Vulnerability Assessment

A vulnerability assessment is a systematic process of identifying and prioritizing weaknesses in systems or networks

Penetration Testing

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a controlled and authorized simulation of a real-world cyberattack on a system, network, or application.

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Virtual CISOs bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, leveraging their expertise in cybersecurity best practices, regulations, and emerging threats.

Security Controls Assessment

A security controls assessment is a systematic evaluation of the effectiveness and adequacy of security controls implemented within an organization's information systems and infrastructure.

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Endpoint Protection

Implementing controls to protect the myriad of devices that are connected to an organization is a key component to a strong security strategy.

Technologies: NGAV, MDR, EDR, DLP

Extended Perimeter Defense

Network Visibility

Email Security

E-mail has become the method of choice for circumventing an organization’s controls.

Technologies: Email security, spam filtering

Data Protection

Information is your organization's most valuable currency and must be safeguarded both in transit and at rest.

Technologies: Data Discovery and Management, DLP, Encryption

Managed Access and Identity

A framework of policies, technologies, and processes used to manage digital identities and control access to various resources within an organization's information technology infrastructure.

Technologies: Privilege Access Management, NAC

Governance Risk and Compliance

TrueInsight - NEW

Effective third-party risk management has become a critical necessity for organizations striving to safeguard their operations and reputation.

Technologies: Third-Party Risk Management

Security Basics That Still Get Overlooked in 2026

Black Friday Security Check!

How to Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Your Supply Chain: A Proven Approach to Cut Through the Noise of TPRM

Polymorphic Extensions: The Sneaky Extension That Can Impersonate Any Browser Extension