Clear Path Security
Detecting command-and-control traffic at the network layer
Command-and-control traffic, often shortened to C2, is the communication path an attacker uses to control a compromised[…]
Business risks of denial-of-service attacks explained
For most UK SMEs, the biggest risk from a denial-of-service attack is not a technical one. It[…]
Mapping detections and controls to MITRE ATT&CK
For many UK SMEs, the hardest part of defensive security is not collecting more tools. It is[…]
Why immutable backups are critical for ransomware resilience
For most UK SMEs, the real cost of ransomware is not just the ransom demand. It is[…]
Operational security architecture for long-term sustainability
For many UK SMEs, security starts as a set of separate fixes. A stronger password policy here,[…]
Reducing PCI DSS scope effectively: practical steps for UK SMEs
Reducing PCI DSS scope effectively: practical steps for UK SMEs If your business takes card payments, PCI[…]
Detecting living-off-the-land binaries with Sysmon process events
Living-off-the-land binaries, often shortened to LOLBins, are legitimate Windows executables that attackers abuse to carry out malicious[…]
Secure AI development explained for business leaders
Secure AI development explained for business leaders AI can save time, improve service, and help small businesses[…]
Business risks of denial-of-service attacks explained
A denial-of-service attack is a deliberate attempt to make an online service unavailable. For a small or[…]
External input cannot be trusted: input validation and encoding strategies
External data should be treated as hostile until it has been checked, constrained, and transformed for the[…]