CLIF: Cross-Layer LEO-ISL Fingerprinting for Physical and Network Attack Detection in Dense LEO Constellations

Low-Earth Orbit LEO mega-constellations such as Starlink by SpaceX and Kuiper by Amazon rely on optical Inter-Satellite Links ISLs for autonomous mesh routing to provide low-latency telecommunication, Internet of Things IoT, and security services globally. As commercial operators and governments...

Human Factors in Cybersecurity in Icelandic Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Cybersecurity threats are increasing in all aspects of society due to the integration of digital systems into modern-day life and a volatile geo-political landscape. Technical factors are an ongoing arms race; however, the threat surface from human and social factors is still present, often...

Operationalizing Cybersecurity Governance for Mitigation Planning with Attack-Path Modeling and Reinforcement Learning

We address a fundamental challenge in cybersecurity operations of translating governance frameworks into actionable mitigation decisions under realistic resource constraints. Frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework CSF provide widely adopted measures of organizational maturity, but do...

Self-Adaptive Multi-Agent LLM-Based Security Pattern Selection for IoT Systems

The adoption of Internet of Things IoT systems at the network edge of smart architectures is increasing rapidly, intensifying the need for security mechanisms that are both adaptive and resource-efficient. In such environments, runtime defence mechanisms are no longer limited to detection alone b...

Towards Resilient Intrusion Detection in CubeSats: Challenges, TinyML Solutions, and Future Directions

CubeSats have revolutionized access to space by providing affordable and accessible platforms for research and education. However, their reliance on Commercial Off-The-Shelf COTS components and open-source software has introduced significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Ensuring the cybersecuri...

Incremental Federated Learning for Intrusion Detection in IoT Networks under Evolving Threat Landscape

The expansion of Internet of Things IoT devices has increased the attack surface of networks, necessitating a robust and adaptive intrusion detection systems. Machine learning based systems have been considered promising in enhancing the detection performance. Federated learning settings enabled ...

Explainability-Aware Evaluation of Transfer Learning Models for IoT DDoS Detection under Resource Constraints

Distributed denial-of-service DDoS attacks threaten the availability of Internet of Things IoT infrastructures, particularly under resource-constrained deployment conditions. Although transfer learning models have shown promising detection accuracy, their reliability, computational feasibility, a...

Managerial Insights on Investment Strategy in Cybersecurity: Findings from Multi-Country Research

This study examines the strategic role of cybersecurity based on survey data from 1,083 managers across Europe, the UK, and the United States. The findings indicate growing recognition of cybersecurity as a source of competitive advantage, although firms continue to face barriers such as limited...

The Persistence Problem: Why Exposed Credentials Remain Unfixed—and How to Change That

Detecting leaked credentials is only half the battle. The real challenge—and often the neglected half of the equation—is what happens after detection. New research from GitGuardian's State of Secrets Sprawl 2025 report reveals a disturbing trend: the vast majority of exposed company secrets...

The vCISO Academy: Transforming MSPs and MSSPs into Cybersecurity Powerhouses

We've all heard a million times: growing demand for robust cybersecurity in the face of rising cyber threats is undeniable. Globally small and medium-sized businesses SMBs are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks but often lack the resources for full-time Chief Information Security Officers CISO...

Enhancing Incident Response Readiness with Wazuh

Incident response is a structured approach to managing and addressing security breaches or cyber-attacks. Security teams must overcome challenges such as timely detection, comprehensive data collection, and coordinated actions to enhance readiness. Improving these areas ensures a swift and...

Scaling Security Operations with Automation

In an increasingly complex and fast-paced digital landscape, organizations strive to protect themselves from various security threats. However, limited resources often hinder security teams when combatting these threats, making it difficult to keep up with the growing number of security incidents...

3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles

Traditional approaches to endpoint security today have a three-fold complexity problem—with big consequences. First, complexity in deployment causes long delays in protection, directly impacting ROI and leaving organizations vulnerable to breaches. In fact, almost 10 percent of small security tea...

Top 10 challenges of building an in-house application security program

Building a successful application security program can be a daunting task, as it involves many different skill sets. Resource constraints, lack of expertise, and cultural resistance are among the many challenges preventing organizations from reaping the full benefits of an in-house AppSec program...

Top 10 challenges of building an in-house application security program

Building a successful application security program can be a daunting task, as it involves many different skill sets. Resource constraints, lack of expertise, and cultural resistance are among the many challenges preventing organizations from reaping the full benefits of an in-house AppSec program...

Top 10 challenges of building an in-house application security program

Building a successful application security program can be a daunting task, as it involves many different skill sets. Resource constraints, lack of expertise, and cultural resistance are among the many challenges preventing organizations from reaping the full benefits of an in-house AppSec program...

CISA releases advice on how to safeguard K–12 organizations

To help K-12 schools and school districts in their struggle against cybercrime the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency CISA has released the report, Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 organizations from Cybersecurity Threats. A cybersecurity incident can significantly...

CISA Releases Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 organizations from Cybersecurity Threats

Today, CISA released Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 organizations from Cybersecurity Threats. The report provides recommendations and resources to help K-12 schools and school districts address systemic cybersecurity risk. It also provides insight into the current threat...

Key takeaways from Malwarebytes 2023 State of Mobile Cybersecurity

The results of our latest survey on mobile cybersecurity in K-12 and hospitals are in--and its not all peaches and roses. When we talk about endpoint protection, its only natural to only think about the most commonly compromised endpoints like work laptops and servers--but your smartphone isnt of...

Comprehensive, Easy Cybersecurity for Lean IT Security Teams Starts with XDR

Breaches don't just happen to large enterprises. Threat actors are increasingly targeting small businesses. In fact, 43% of data breaches involved small to medium-sized businesses. But there is a glaring discrepancy. Larger businesses typically have the budget to keep their lights on if they are...