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What Makes a Good Password?
All passwords are not created equally. In the game of cryptographic encryption and password-based security, it's generally considered that longer and more complex is better...with consideration. Patryk Sipowicz, a penetration tester with Novacoast's Attack Team, breaks down best practices for passwords in this Security Knowledge Guide.
Protecting Microsoft Teams From Data Exfiltration – A Tactical DLP Rule
The ubiquity of Microsoft Teams as a meeting tool makes it a ripe target for data breach. Novacoast's William Tooley guides us through a simple but effective tactical DLP rule to mitigate the risk of Teams data exfiltration from your organization.
Anatomy of a Data Breach
A data breach is a common occurrence in the wake of a successful cyberattack. Let's discuss how they happen and how to prevent them.
Top 5 Best Security Practices For Microsoft Azure
These five best practices for Microsoft Azure security will help your business build a more robust and resilient cloud infrastructure to withstand today's constantly evolving threat landscape.
Verify Email Origin Authenticity By Implementing DMARC
Implement DMARC to add one more layer of email origin authentication and prevent spoofers from slipping fake emails into your inboxes.
Building a Foundational Data Classification Strategy
Whether it's the most sensitive national security data or simple office printouts, classifying data is foundational to cybersecurity, data privacy, and governance.
Common Pitfalls in Continuous Monitoring
Optimize your organization's SIEM/continuous monitoring program by applying 3 simple steps to your cybersecurity strategy.
How To Get the Most Out of Your Pen Test
Most organizations are wisely running pen tests on regular basis. Just like going to the doctor for a…
Guide To Better Security Logging
Novacoast senior engineer Dan Elder makes a case for better, more thorough log management practices for effective and efficient security data handling.
A Data Security Primer
A high level guide to various methods for securing and protecting data in its many forms.