Ransomware Recovery Plan

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blueprint provides a comprehensive framework for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from ransomware attacks. It emphasizes cyber resilience as a strategic imperative, integrating proactive defense, swift incident response, and continuous improvement to minimize impact and ensure business continuity.

Enterprise Product – IAM Product Comparison

Reading Time: 3 minutesIdentity and Access Management (IAM) is the foundational pillar of modern enterprise security and business strategy.

Wazuh, Beats, CheckMK, Open UBA, Open XDR, OpenCTI, Suricata, MISP, Snort, TheHive, Cortex, ELK, AlertAnalyst – and More Integration is Required…Does it Makes Sense?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe decision to build a security platform from open-source components is conditional.

Auditor Became CISSP – Never Performed in Projects & in IS Development, Would You Hire Him for Your Infrastructure Platform Management? Can or Should that Knowledge Gap be Admissible?

Reading Time: 6 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint (Summary) Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: June 1, 2024 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 1. The Core Dilemma: Assessor vs. Builder Mindset We are observing worldwide adoption on CISSP Read More …

Critically Define the Role of a Cybersecurity Architect

Reading Time: 4 minutesStatus: Final Blueprint Summary Author: Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury Organization: Principal Architect & Consultant Group Research Date: March 1, 2022 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh Version: 1.0 Part I: Foundational Blueprint Defining the Modern Architect: Beyond the Job Description The Cybersecurity Architect Read More …

Multicloud Security – Make it More Effective

Reading Time: 4 minutesTable of Contents 1. Executive Summary Enterprises embracing two or more public clouds face unique security challenges: inconsistent controls, blind spots, and operational complexity. This report outlines a holistic architecture—spanning network fabric, resilient application platforms, identity-centric access, client-specific handling, and Read More …

Forgetting About Machine Identity Integration?

Reading Time: 3 minutesMachine Identity Security (MIS) or Machine Identity Management (MIM) is another critical aspect of cybersecurity that focuses on securing and managing the digital identities of machines, such as servers, applications, and IoT devices, which is currently overlooked due to lack Read More …

Develop Your Own Authentication Server

Reading Time: 4 minutesImage Source: TokenBasedAuthentication2.png (3121×1648) Developing an authentication server is a crucial part of building secure applications. Here’s a structured approach to creating one:  1. Define Your Authentication Method: Decide whether you’ll use:  2. Choose a Tech Stack: Pick a language Read More …

OAuth v2.0 Architecture Diagram, Integration Possibilities and Deployment Challenges

Reading Time: 5 minutesImage Source: What is OAuth? (An Introduction to OAuth and OpenID) – The Genius Blog OAuth 2.0 is a widely used authorization framework that enables secure access to resources without exposing user credentials. Here’s a breakdown of its architecture, possibilities Read More …

LDAP Server

Reading Time: 2 minutesImage Source: https://www.okta.com/identity-101/what-is-ldap/ The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry-standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. LDAP is based on a simpler subset of the standards Read More …

The Future of AI-Driven Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction In an era where cybersecurity threats are growing in complexity, organizations must continually adapt their security measures to protect sensitive information. Privileged Access Management (PAM) plays a critical role in safeguarding access to high-level accounts that control systems and Read More …

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Reading Time: 2 minutesPAM organizes the key aspects of securing high-privilege accounts and activities. It typically includes core functionalities like discovery, control, password management, session monitoring, and compliance, along with components like account discovery, access management, and password vault. The mindmap helps understand Read More …