Entries by Villy Varsou

From One-Time to Recurring: Why Businesses Must Rethink Penetration Testing

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cyber threats are always evolving, rendering static security measures inadequate. Organizations that fail to take proactive steps in addressing security vulnerabilities often end up dedicating excessive resources to managing the aftermath of security incidents, rather than preventing issues from escalating in the first place. Many companies rely on one-off security […]

From Compliance to Resilience: The Synergy between DORA, TIBER EU and Red Teaming for Enhanced Security in the Financial Sector

The number of cyber-attacks has nearly doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report highlights the high exposure of the financial sector to cyber risks, with almost one-fifth of all incidents affecting financial firms. While cyber incidents have not been systematic so far, severe incidents at major financial institutions […]

Defending Against the Surge: Red Teaming in the Wake of Ransomware Attacks in Europe and Greece

As we bid farewell to 2023, let us highlight some enlightening insights.  The research conducted by Corvus Insurance has shown a significant increase of over 95% in ransomware attacks compared to the previous year. According to Statista, over 72% of businesses worldwide were affected by ransomware attacks during 2023. Education, local and state government, healthcare, […]