You have a penetration testing process. You have a risk management department. You have an internal audit team. Yet you are still vulnerable. Why? Because most teams are not evolving as fast as the threat landscape. At Summit Consulting, our …
A padlock on a chicken coop means nothing if the fox has the keys. In a recent cybersecurity audit, we discovered that sensitive data; employee emails, client info, and even board minutes were being stored on unencrypted USB drives carried …
A monkey tied to a tree still thinks it is free. That is the modern internet user clicking “I Agree” a hundred times a day without reading anything. Giving away their location, contacts, voiceprints, and heartbeats in exchange for emojis …
Most people think hackers wear hoodies and speak in code. That’s Hollywood nonsense. Real hackers don’t need to break your firewall. They just need to break you. Cybercrime isn’t technical. It’s psychological. And the best hackers? They’re not IT geniuses. …
The incident On the morning of 3rd March 2024, a mid-sized logistics company based in Mombasa, Kenya went dark. All systems dispatch, email, finance froze. A red screen replaced the company’s normal login portal. The message: “Your data is encrypted. …
Although this is a real case drawn from field experience, the names and locations have been altered to protect confidentiality. Any similarities to actual persons or offices are purely coincidental. What matters is the method of how a young, determined …
Every entrepreneur talks about success. But no one tells you the price tags attached. Before I pivoted to strategy, risk, and leadership, I was a fraud investigator. Few professions offer the same mix of fulfillment and adrenaline as investigations. The …
Due to the ever-growing threat landscape in the digital ecosystem, your business must embrace cybersecurity irrespective of the size of the company. The statistics regarding data breaches on all business sizes show that the aftermaths of the data breaches are …
In the overcrowded world of cybersecurity certifications, everyone is chasing acronyms you know several. They look good on a LinkedIn profile but let’s face it most are outdated, impractical, or just plain overhyped. If you want real-world skills that make …
Dear Executive Team, Cybersecurity doesn’t have to mean writing a blank check. The conventional wisdom screams for bloated Security Operations Centers (SOCs) brimming with overpriced analysts and tools. Let’s dismantle that myth. You can establish a lean, efficient SOC that …