What’s new for TIBER-EU?

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A brief look at the updated TIBER-EU framework with DORA TLPT coming into play. In our previous post, we have discussed the “transition” from TIBER to TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing), highlighting some differences between the previous TIBER specification and the requirements as indicated by DORA. This is mostly just a change in terminology. We concluded … Continue reading What’s new for TIBER-EU? →

Detecting Teams Chat Phishing Attacks (Black Basta)

A person in a suit is overwhelmed by a pile of envelopes while typing on a keyboard, with a computer screen displaying "Help Desk" nearby. Another individual in a hooded jacket is reaching towards the person, symbolizing a phishing threat. The background is filled with binary code.

For quite a while now, there has been a new ongoing threat campaign where the adversaries first bomb a user's mailbox with spam emails and then pose as Help Desk or IT Support on Microsoft Teams to trick their potential victims into providing access. This social engineering tactic is being attributed to the ransomware group "Black Basta".

Microsoft Purview – Evading Data Loss Prevention policies

Evading Data Loss Prevention Policies

Introduction Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive solution that helps organizations manage and protect their data across various environments, including on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms. It provides a unified data catalog, data classification, and data security capabilities, enabling organizations to gain insights into their data landscape, secure their data accordingly, and ensure compliance with regulatory … Continue reading Microsoft Purview – Evading Data Loss Prevention policies →

Your Playbook to a better Incident Response Plan

Your playbook to a better incident response plan

You just had your first encounter with the "Headless Chicken Effect" during a security incident, like we mentioned in our last blog post. Maybe you like to be prepared against any possible scenario because you know that it's not a matter of 'if', but rather a matter of 'when'? In this second blogpost in our "Ransomware Readiness" series, we'll look into how you can better prepare yourself to face such incidents in the future, whether it's through planning, documentation, or testing.

The Importance of Establishing a Solid Third Party Risk Management Framework for Risk Mitigation

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In the previous post, we introduced the concept of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and its importance in today’s interconnected world. Now, let us have a look at the practical aspects of building a solid TPRM program and why it is important for your company. 1. Start with a Third-Party Inventory The first step in building … Continue reading The Importance of Establishing a Solid Third Party Risk Management Framework for Risk Mitigation →

TLPT & ME: Everything you need to know about Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) in a TIBER world.

TLPT and Me

Introduction In our previous post, we published an analysis of current TIBER implementations ahead of DORA's TLPT requirements. To recap, this contained: An overview of existing TIBER implementations (situation mid-2024) A comparison of the respective guidance documents w.r.t. major building blocks, such as the generic threat landscape, purple teaming, leg-ups, scenario X Assurance that consistency … Continue reading TLPT & ME: Everything you need to know about Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) in a TIBER world. →