The NIS2 Directive includes specific provisions that can apply to small and micro enterprises, particularly if they play a critical role in society, the economy, or certain sectors or types of services. Despite their size, the following types of small…
The NIS2 Directive, effective from October 18, 2024, imposes rigorous cybersecurity requirements on critical sectors within the EU. However, certain private entities are explicitly exempt from these obligations, particularly those involved in national security, public safety, defense, or law enforcement…
The NIS2 Directive distinguishes between essential and important entities based on the criticality of their sectors, the type of services they provide, and their size. Understanding whether your organization falls under the category of essential or important is crucial for…
One of the critical measures that essential and important entities must take under the NIS2 directive is managing the cybersecurity risks within their supply chains. This includes service providers such as data storage and processing services, managed security services, and…
Management boards in essential and important entities bear the responsibility of approving and overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity risk management measures according NIS2 directive. Failure to comply with the directive’s requirements can result in severe consequences, including liability, temporary bans,…
The NIS2 Directive is a legislative framework established by the European Union to enhance the overall level of cybersecurity across member states. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, the NIS Directive (Directive on Security of Network and Information…
The HTTP header X-Content-Type-OptionsX-Content-Type-Options is a security feature that prevents MIME types from being sniffed and misinterpreted by browsers. This is crucial in blocking certain types of attacks such as MIME type confusion, where an attacker can manipulate the MIME…
The stakes for maintaining a robust cybersecurity posture have never been higher. Recent studies, including the 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report by the Ponemon Institute and IBM Security, underscore a troubling trend: the average cost of a data…
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top Ten is a standard for evaluating the most critical security risks to web applications. This list, updated periodically, outlines the primary vulnerabilities that have been identified through a consensus among security experts…