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Secora Consulting’s blog is a mixture of news and developments in the security world and technical breakdowns of our services. Bookmark this page to stay informed.

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Strengthen Your Business with the Enterprise Ireland Cyber Security Review Grant

As cyberattacks grow more frequent and sophisticated, malicious actors target organisations across the spectrum—from fledgling startups to established SMEs and large corporations. Recognising the pressing need for organisations to protect sensitive information and mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks, Enterprise Ireland has launched the Cyber Security Review Grant. This offers Irish organisations a practical and cost-effective solution to bolster their defences against cyber threats and ensure regulatory compliance. If you’re an Irish organisation and Enterprise Ireland client, you now have access to substantial support from Enterprise Ireland to evaluate your current cybersecurity posture and identify potential vulnerabilities.

SME Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Strengthening Your Businesss Defences

Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as an important reminder for businesses of all sizes to stay vigilant against the cyber threats that target our data and systems. Whether you’re an experienced IT professional or just starting to learn the basics of cybersecurity, this month provides the perfect opportunity to evaluate and enhance your security practices. Malicious actors don’t discriminate based on the size of your business or your level of technical knowledge.

News

EU’s Cyber Resilience Act: Strengthening Security for Digital Products

On October 10, 2024, the European Council formally adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) —a landmark regulation aimed at ensuring that digital products sold within the European Union (EU) meet stringent cybersecurity requirements. This new law represents a significant step toward improving cybersecurity across the digital ecosystem, making Europe’s digital infrastructure more secure and resilient. But what exactly does this act entail, and what does it mean for businesses, consumers, and manufacturers of digital products?

News

Critical Vulnerability identified in SAP BusinessObjects

A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-41730 has been disclosed in SAP’s BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (BI) Platform. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication when Single Sign-On (SSO) is enabled for Enterprise authentication, enabling unauthorised access to the platform through a REST endpoint. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is rated as critical, posing a significant threat to affected organisations due to its potential to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems.

Cyber Advisory

NIS2 Compliance: Key Steps to Ensure Readiness

As the European Union’s NIS2 Directive comes into force, businesses across critical sectors are under increasing pressure to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. This directive isn’t just another compliance box to tick—it’s a comprehensive framework that raises the stakes for network and information security across the board. In this blog, we provide essential steps to help ensure your organization is not only compliant but also resilient against evolving cyber threats. From governance and accountability to incident reporting and supply chain security, these steps will guide you through the process of protecting your business.

Cybersecurity Alert

MORE_EGGS Backdoor: A Growing Threat to Recruiters

A recent report by Trend Micro , highlights that attackers are leveraging the “MORE_EGGS” backdoor in a phishing campaign, primarily targeting recruitment platforms. These attackers compromise websites commonly used by recruiters to infect their devices, aiming to achieve financial gain. Overview The Trend Micro report details the technical aspects of the MORE_EGGS which is a JScript backdoor a part of Golden Chickens Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) toolkit which is mainly used by threat actors such as FIN6 and the Cobalt Group.