A heatmap graphically indicates cyber-risks in a data network. Tables and charts are used to interpret and derive meaning from them. There are individual colours in a matrix that denote the degree of risk that an organisation may be facing. Most organisations choose primary colours such as red in a heat map to indicate the highest level of risk, whereas yellow or green signify lower degrees of risk.
Hybrid cloud security protects data and infrastructure in a hybrid cloud-driven IT system. Its scope of protection includes providing high levels of security for standard hybrid-cloud systems and functions such as workload portability, applications, and management across various IT environments involving at least one public or private cloud.
Even though there is increased concern regarding data security, some misconceptions and myths prevail. Organisations must ensure that they don’t regard any misconceptions about cybersecurity to appropriately safeguard their sensitive information against cyber-attacks or threats.
Penetration testing, or ethical hacking, involves launching self-created cyber-threats to find all the vulnerabilities within your IT infrastructure. While human testers have been used for this purpose since time immemorial, the advent of AI and machine learning in the process begs the question — will automation take over the process, or will humans continue to carry out pen testing in the future for organisations?