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Top 10 cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector 2026

Here are the top 10 cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector in 2026 along with some best practices

03 Jun 2026
9 min read
A CISO-to-CFO guide to CapEX vs OpEX in cybersecurity
Buy or subscribe? A CISO-to-CFO guide to CapEX vs OpEX in cybersecurity

In this Guide, we will understand what CapEx and OpEx really are, what CFOs expect, and how to make the right choice

01 Jun 2026
6 min read
How can critical infrastructure organizations secure embedded systems
How can critical infrastructure organizations secure embedded systems?

Take a look at some of the top cyber risks and threats for critical infrastructure, the top challenges faced by them

06 May 2026
8 min read
What are insider threats? What are the risks and mitigations associated with insider threats?

Learn about some of the top risks associated with insider threats

06 May 2026
6 min read
How does AI improve threat detection accuracy in a security operations center SOC
How does AI improve threat detection accuracy in a security operations center SOC?

we take a look at how AI can improve SOC, how it differs from traditional SOC, along with some real-world use cases

29 Apr 2026
8 min read
Ransomware Protection in 2026: Why Backups Alone Are Not Enough?

Learn why backups are no longer effective against modern-day ransomware attacks

14 Apr 2026
12 min read
Zero trust vs Traditional Access Control
Zero trust vs Traditional Access Control: What works better in 2026?

Through the blog, we take a closer look at what traditional access control is, what zero trust is, and its core principles. We compare traditional access control with zero trust

09 Apr 2026
11 min read
What is zero trust and How to implement it
Zero Trust Security – What It Actually Means and How to Implement It

we examine what zero trust is, its core principles, and the five-stage process of implementing zero trust, along with a realistic timeline.

08 Apr 2026
6 min read
PDPL Compliance Saudi Arabia
What is PDPL Compliance? A Simple Guide for Businesses in Saudi Arabia (2026)

Learn what PDPL compliance is, who it applies to, core requirements expected and penalties for non-compliance in Saudi Arabia.

25 Mar 2026
7 min read
Why zero trust security is no longer optional? + How does it quietly improve compliance?

Learn why zero trust has become a necessity for organization and how it helps reduce risk, improve overall security, and boost compliance.

24 Mar 2026
6 min read
Why do strategic partnerships work for MSPs
Why do strategic partnerships work for MSPs?

Through this blog, we will examine why strategic partnerships work for MSPs, providing examples of effective strategic alliances

05 Mar 2026
5 min read
Top 10 Cybersecurity Threats to Banks in 2026

Explore the various risks and threats that have impacted the banking sector in 2025.

02 Feb 2026
10 min read
Can MDR actually help stop real attacks?

Dive deep into some of the most common cybersecurity mistakes that everyone should avoid, from using weak passwords to clicking on unknown links.

07 Jan 2026
5 min read
Top Five reasons why cybersecurity will become a revenue engine for MSPs in 2026
5 reasons why cybersecurity will become a revenue engine for MSPs in 2026

Are you an MSP thinking of moving into cybersecurity? 2026 might be the right time for you. Here’s why.

08 Dec 2025
5 min read
Top 7 cybersecurity tips for Black Friday Sale, Cyber Monday, and beyond

Here are some cybersecurity tips to add to your cart on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

18 Nov 2025
6 min read
How good is your human firewall
How good is your human firewall?

In this edition of the Journal, we take a look at some of the effective ways through which organizations can mitigate and prevent human error.

06 Nov 2025
4 min read
Is it a good idea to go solo in cybersecurity?
Is it a good idea to go solo in cybersecurity?

MSPs have always been the reliable technological partners and enablers of digital transformation for organizations across industries.

06 Nov 2025
5 min read
What can MSPs do for compliance?

Take a closer look at what compliance means for MSPs, along with some common certifications, regulations, and standards applicable to them.

29 Sep 2025
5 min read
How can cybersecurity awareness help save costs?

Discover what the consequences of a lack of awareness are, the common risks associated, and the essential elements of cybersecurity awareness.

10 Sep 2025
4 min read
Cybersecurity solutions for MSPs: Why partner with an MSSP?
Cybersecurity solutions for MSPs: Why partner with an MSSP?

Learn about the common challenges faced by Managed Service Providers, along with potent reasons why MSPs must partner with an MSSP for cybersecurity.

03 Sep 2025
4 min read
What do the Salesforce specific data breaches tell us
What do the Salesforce specific data breaches tell us about prioritizing basics?

Take a look at some of the key cybersecurity lessons from Salesforce-specific data breaches on high-profile companies across industries.

27 Aug 2025
5 min read
SIEM, MDR, & SOC: What MSPs need to know to upsell effectively?

Learn what API security is and how SharkStriker can help you with it.

07 Aug 2025
5 min read
A guide to API security: Introduction, Benefits, Challenges and Solution

Learn what API security is and how SharkStriker can help you with it.

30 Jul 2025
11 min read
Why are SMBs losing their confidence in security?

Learn about some of the common challenges faced by SMBs while addressing their security and compliance goals, along with effective ways to address the risks.

29 Jul 2025
5 min read
An MSP guide to building scalable security stacks for clients

Discover the challenges faced by MSPs while addressing their cybersecurity and compliance goals, along with effective ways to scale their stacks.

17 Jul 2025
6 min read
What Is Endpoint Security in cybersecurity? Why is it important?

A beginner’s guide to endpoint devices, their main components, types, and endpoint management.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
What Is Advanced Endpoint Protection?

Learn how advanced endpoint protection works and how it differs from traditional endpoint security.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
What is an endpoint? How does an endpoint work?

A beginner’s guide to endpoint devices, their main components, types, and endpoint management.

14 Jul 2025
4 min read
What Is Endpoint Detection And Response (EDR)?

Explore what Endpoint Detection and Response is, how it works, and its key functions.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
What is Vulnerability Assessment?

A comprehensive guide on vulnerability assessments, their purpose, various types & methods, and benefits.

14 Jul 2025
6 min read
What is Penetration Testing?

A beginner’s guide to pentesting, its importance, and how it differs from red teaming.

14 Jul 2025
6 min read
All About Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

Dive deep into what VAPT is about, its benefits, and how it improves GRC.

14 Jul 2025
6 min read
All About Network Penetration Testing

A comprehensive guide to network pentesting with a closer look at its benefits and process.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
What is a Firewall | 7 reasons why businesses need Network Firewall Security?

Learn about some of the potent reasons why businesses need network firewall security.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
Firewall configuration management and its importance

Explore what firewall configurations are about, along with the benefits of firewall management services.

14 Jul 2025
9 min read
Why is Firewall Monitoring & Assessment important?

Learn what firewall monitoring is and why firewall monitoring and assessment are essential.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
Firewall Security Audit and Assurance

A comprehensive guide on firewall audit & assurance covering benefits, processes, and reporting.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
How to prevent SQL injection attacks (SQL)?

A step-by-step guide to SQL injection attacks, their types, and best practices for prevention.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
What is a whaling attack? How do you defend against it?

Take a closer look at what whaling attacks are, with best practices for prevention.

14 Jul 2025
10 min read
What is a zero-trust model?

A detailed guide on the zero-trust security model, its purpose, and essential elements.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
What is the difference between Pen Testing, Red Teaming and Threat Hunting

Learn what pentesting, red teaming, and threat hunting are and how they differ.

14 Jul 2025
8 min read
Endpoint security management: What you should know

Learn what endpoint security and endpoint security management are, and their benefits.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
Incident Response: A Comprehensive Guide

Dive deep into incident response and why organizations must have an incident response plan.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
What is Patch Management?

A detailed guide on patch management, its process, purpose, best practices, and its future.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
MITRE ATT&CK model explained + 2023 updates

A detailed guide on the MITRE ATT&CK model, its purpose, and recent (2023) updates.

14 Jul 2025
12 min read
Phishing vs spamming: What is the difference? Why is it a concern in 2023?

Explore what phishing is, how it differs from spamming, and why it concerns businesses.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
Beginner’s guide to CSSPs (Cybersecurity Services Providers): The Whats, the Hows, and the Whys.

A complete guide on Cybersecurity Service Providers, who they are, and what they do.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT): 5 Ways to Identify an APT Attack

A detailed guide on Advanced Persistent Threats, including five effective ways to identify them.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
Here is how STRIEGO makes security assessment a whole lot easier for you

A detailed guide on how STRIEGO eases risk management through its simplified security assessment.

14 Jul 2025
7 min read
Managed Security vs In-house Security: Which of the two is the best?

Learn the difference between managed security and in-house security, their downsides, and benefits.

14 Jul 2025
12 min read
Everything you should know about ransomware-as-a-service

A detailed guide on ransomware, ransomware attacks, and ransomware-as-a-service with prevention best practices.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
How does STRIEGO help you level up your security with AI and HI?

Learn how STRIEGO helps organizations step up security with cutting-edge technology and human expertise.

14 Jul 2025
11 min read
Top 10 cyber threats to the public sector 2026

Learn more about the top cybersecurity risks and threats to the public sector.

14 Jul 2025
10 min read
HIPAA Compliance: A comprehensive guide

A comprehensive guide on how SharkStriker assists organizations in proactively improving their HIPAA compliance.

14 Jul 2025
9 min read
How does SharkStriker help you become ADHICS compliant?

A detailed guide on how SharkStriker helps organizations become ADHICS compliant with its dual expertise.

11 Jul 2025
8 min read
How does SharkStriker help you become CMMC compliant?

See how SharkStriker helps organizations improve their defense contract eligibility with CMMC compliance expertise.

11 Jul 2025
9 min read
FISMA compliance: A comprehensive guide

A detailed guide on how SharkStriker helps organizations become FISMA compliant through its expertise.

11 Jul 2025
15 min read
How we help you become ISO 27001 compliant?

Learn how SharkStriker helps organizations address their compliance gaps and achieve ISO27001 certification.

11 Jul 2025
10 min read
How SharkStriker helps you become SAMA CSF compliant?

Discover how SharkStriker assists organizations in proactively identifying and bridging SAMA-specific compliance gaps.

11 Jul 2025
9 min read
A quick guide to password attacks + how to be secured against them?

Dive deep into password attacks and some best practices to improve password security.

11 Jul 2025
11 min read
How does SharkStriker help you become Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliant?

Learn how SharkStriker helps organizations become DORA compliant with its security and compliance expertise.

11 Jul 2025
9 min read
Why does GDPR compliance need cybersecurity expertise?

A detailed guide on why organizations require cybersecurity expertise when it comes to GDPR.

11 Jul 2025
8 min read
Real Life Hacking Stories Chapter 1: British Library cyber attack explained

Discover how the British Library got hacked, its impact, and the key learnings.

11 Jul 2025
9 min read
Here is why the threat of deepfake might be scarier than you think 

Dive deep into what deep fake threats are with real-world examples of attacks.

11 Jul 2025
6 min read
Real Life Hacking Stories Chapter 2: The attack on Ireland’s public healthcare system – HSE Ireland

See how Ireland’s public healthcare system, HSE Ireland, got hacked with some key learnings.

11 Jul 2025
7 min read
What are indicators? What is Indicator lifecycle in cybersecurity?

Discover what indicators are with a closer look at the indicator lifecycle in security.

11 Jul 2025
7 min read
What is cyber kill chain? Why is it an effective tool against threats? Explained with examples

Explore what a cyber kill chain is and why it is a reliable tool.

11 Jul 2025
7 min read
What are insider threat programs? What functions do insider threat programs fulfill?

A detailed guide on insider threat programs and the functions that they fulfill.

11 Jul 2025
9 min read
What is spoofing? How to prevent spoofing on social media?

Learn about spoofing, its types, and the best practices to prevent spoofing attacks.

11 Jul 2025
7 min read
What is the correlation between GDPR and HIPAA?

Explore how GDPR and HIPAA correlate with each other, along with how they differ.

11 Jul 2025
5 min read
Why is OT important in cybersecurity? What is an OT attack?

Learn why OT security is important with a closer look at OT attacks.

11 Jul 2025
6 min read
How can SMBs step up cybersecurity without burning budget?

Learn why cybersecurity is a must-have for SMBs, along with some effective ways

09 Jul 2025
5 min read
How to scale your MSP offering with MDR?
MSP edition: How to scale your MSP offering with MDR?

See how Managed Service Providers can scale their offerings with Managed Detection and Response services, along with the business benefits.

01 Jul 2025
5 min read
How AI in cybersecurity has become a necessity from being just a luxury?
How AI in cybersecurity has become a necessity from being just a luxury?

Learn about AI-led cyber threats, along with the business benefits of blending AI in cybersecurity over traditional security systems.

19 Jun 2025
5 min read
Why does data quality matter in cybersecurity?
Why does data quality matter in cybersecurity?

Learn about data quality in cybersecurity, the challenges to ensure data security, and the consequences of not ensuring data quality.

11 Jun 2025
4 min read
Are you aware of your third-party risks? Here’s why you must prioritize TPRM
Are you aware of your third-party risks? Here’s why you must prioritize TPRM

Learn what third-party risks are, what makes third-party risks and supply chain attacks more dangerous

04 Jun 2025
5 min read
Are you aware of your third-party risks? Here’s why you must prioritize TPRM
Is your firewall safe from the threat of ransomware?

Explore how firewalls can get exposed to the threat of ransomware, along with some real-world examples of firewall misconfigurations.

22 May 2025
4 min read
What is a security misconfiguration? How to prevent it?

Learn about security misconfigurations, the risks associated with them, and effective best practices to prevent security misconfigurations.

15 May 2025
5 min read
What is tech sprawl and why is it the biggest challenge in cybersecurity?
What is tech sprawl and why is it the biggest challenge in cybersecurity?

Learn what tech sprawl is, the risks that it poses to modern organizations, and some of the effective ways through which organizations can prevent tech sprawl.

30 Apr 2025
5 min read
Why real-time visibility is important in cybersecurity?
Why real-time visibility is important in cybersecurity?

Learn why real-time visibility is important in cybersecurity and how SharkStriker helps organizations in establishing real-time visibility.

17 Apr 2025
4 min read
How to secure your business without burning your budget?
How to secure your business without burning your budget? Cybersecurity tips for SMBs

Take a look at some of the effective ways through which organizations can secure their infrastructure

09 Apr 2025
5 min read
Why going solo in cybersecurity is so challenging?
Why going solo in cybersecurity is so challenging?

Learn why it is so challenging to go solo in cybersecurity, along with five easy-to-follow ways to improve your cybersecurity posture.

02 Apr 2025
5 min read
Why is it important to understand your cyber risk exposure?
Why is it important to understand your cyber risk exposure?

Learn why risk assessment is essential for an organization, along with some best practices that an organization can use to manage risks.

26 Mar 2025
5 min read
How can risk assessment help you get a better cyber insurance?
How to get a better cyber insurance?: Mistakes to avoid + 2026 tips to improve your coverage

See how risk assessment can help you get better cyber insurance cover, along with some recommendations to get better cyber insurance cover.

19 Mar 2025
8 min read
Why Cybersecurity is like health insurance? Can you ignore it?
Why Cybersecurity is like health insurance? Can you ignore it?

Explore how cybersecurity and health insurance are similar, along with a closer look at why cybersecurity is as important as health insurance.

12 Mar 2025
4 min read
Cybercriminals have found a new way to deceive LinkedIn users

Explore how cybercriminals deceive users on LinkedIn, some common techniques used by them, and security best practices to prevent such threats.

05 Mar 2025
5 min read
Why is risk Assessment a top priority for CISOs approaching cybersecurity from scratch?
Why is risk Assessment a top priority for CISOs approaching cybersecurity from scratch?

Learn what API security is and how SharkStriker can help you with it.

26 Feb 2025
5 min read
Why is compliance no longer just a checklist or policy?
Why is compliance no longer just a checklist or policy?

Learn what API security is and how SharkStriker can help you with it.

19 Feb 2025
4 min read
Why do passwords still matter in 2025?
Why do passwords still matter in 2025?

Learn about some of the most immediate password attack types along with password security best practices to follow to keep your account secure.

12 Feb 2025
4 min read
Tips to spend your IT security budget more wisely
Tips to spend your IT security budget more wisely

Explore why increased spending doesn’t guarantee security, along with effective ways through which you can make the most of your IT security budget.

05 Feb 2025
5 min read
Tips to spend your IT security budget more wisely
7 tips to save yourself from getting hacked in 2026

Learn about the top cyber threats of 2025, along with five effective cybersecurity tips that you can use to keep yourself from getting hacked.

29 Jan 2025
5 min read
Installing a cracked software? You might want to read this
Installing a cracked software? You might want to read this

Learn how cybercriminals leverage cracked software to deliver malware like ransomware and infostealers with best practices to detect and prevent such threats.

22 Jan 2025
5 min read
Here is why AI-based phishing is scarier than you think
Here is why AI-based phishing is scarier than you think

Learn about the risks posed by AI-based phishing threats along with some security tips that everyone can use to detect and prevent them.

15 Jan 2025
5 min read
Five cybersecurity lessons for businesses in 2025
Five cybersecurity lessons for businesses in 2025

Explore some of the key cybersecurity lessons for every business, from proactively upgrading security to normalizing data encryption.

08 Jan 2025
5 min read
Why are API attacks surging in India and how can organizations prevent them?
Why are API attacks surging in India and how can organizations prevent them?

Discover the reasons why organizations are susceptible to API attacks in India, along with what they can do to prevent such cyber threats.

01 Jan 2025
5 min read
Keeping your Bluetooth turned on can get you hacked
Keeping your Bluetooth turned on can get you hacked

Explore how cybercriminals are orchestrating attacks via Bluetooth, along with some effective best practices to prevent such threats.

11 Dec 2024
4 min read
Why do SMBs need to worry about their cybersecurity?
Why do SMBs need to worry about their cybersecurity?

Learn about the top threats faced by SMBs, along with what they can do to improve their preparedness against cyber threats like ransomware.

04 Dec 2024
4 min read
Why do cybersecurity experts trust threat intel sources like MITRE?
Why do cybersecurity experts trust threat intel sources like MITRE?

Explore why threat intelligence is critical for cybersecurity and why experts count on evaluations of independent organizations like MITRE.

28 Nov 2024
5 min read
5 ways to protect yourself from identity theft
5 ways to protect yourself from identity theft

Take a look at some of the most effective security best practices that you can use to keep yourself secure from identity theft and other threats.

20 Nov 2024
5 min read
When AI turns bad: The rising threat of weaponized AI
When AI turns bad: The rising threat of weaponized AI

See how cybercriminals are using AI to orchestrate cyber threats, from spreading misinformation to using it to build malicious tools and malware.

13 Nov 2024
4 min read

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