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Cybersecurity for Freelancers
Read more »: Cybersecurity for FreelancersFreelancing offers flexibility, independence, and the ability to work from anywhere. However, it also comes with cybersecurity challenges. Without the protections of a corporate IT department, freelancers are more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, including credential theft, phishing attacks, malicious attacks, and data breaches. The good news? A few simple cybersecurity measures can significantly reduce your…
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Mac Device Requirements for ISO 27001 Certification
Read more »: Mac Device Requirements for ISO 27001 CertificationThe ISO/IEC 27001 standard provides organizations of any size and any sector guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system. The official document is available for purchase on the ISO.org website. Since the recommendations are general, there is some room for interpretation. Below is our understanding of the minimum requirements…
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Why you don’t need an antivirus for Mac
Read more »: Why you don’t need an antivirus for MacThe reason is simple: your Mac already comes with an antivirus out-of-the box, called XProtect. It works exactly like third-party antivirus scanners, by looking for “signatures” of known malware. When XProtect detects known malware, it blocks it, moves it to the Trash and alerts the user. Your Mac also comes with Gatekeeper, which ensures that…
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Cybersecurity for Remote Workers
Read more »: Cybersecurity for Remote WorkersRemote work offers flexibility and convenience, but it also brings cybersecurity risks, including increased exposure to cyber threats. Hackers are always looking for easy targets, and unprotected remote workers can expand an organization’s attack surface, leading to credential theft, phishing attacks, and security breaches. The good news? A few relatively simple steps can significantly reduce…
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Being a happy Nixer on a Mac
Read more »: Being a happy Nixer on a MacAt Pareto Security, we recently shipped Linux support. Building a Linux app also means writing automated tests for said app. This entails building up a number of Virtual Machines, with different distros, and different (mis-)configurations, to test that checks are running correctly. Since I like determinism and infrastructure-as-code, my immediate thought was to use NixOS…
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Pareto Security in 2025: Multi-OS Cybersecurity Compliance
Read more »: Pareto Security in 2025: Multi-OS Cybersecurity ComplianceAs we kick off 2025, we’re excited to share how Pareto Security is evolving. What started in 2021 as a simple macOS security app has grown into something bigger. Shifting Focus to Compliance One of our highlights last year was welcoming Brave browser as one of our enterprise customers looking for device compliance solution. This…
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Enhancing iOS App Security with Face ID: A Guide for Securing Company Apps
Read more »: Enhancing iOS App Security with Face ID: A Guide for Securing Company AppsIn the era of remote work and constant digital interaction, securing sensitive company information accessible through mobile apps has become paramount. For iOS users, an additional layer of security can be implemented for apps like Slack, GitHub Mobile, and Mail, even if they don’t natively support Face ID authentication. This blog post will guide you…
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Netflix Stethoscope deprecation and alternatives
Read more »: Netflix Stethoscope deprecation and alternativesNetflix’s Stethoscope was an open-source project for enhancing endpoint security in a user-focused and non-intrusive manner. It was built by the Netflix Security team and deprecated in 2019 when they pivoted to a browser extension and native helper app. Pareto Security is built on the same concept: a non-intrusive way for your team to understand…
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BSides Ljubljana was Incredible!
Read more »: BSides Ljubljana was Incredible!What a day! I’m still buzzing from the thrill of attending and participating at the BSides Ljubljana conference. It’s been a fantastic experience to be a part of such an energizing in-person event. As soon as we arrived, I could feel the excitement in the air. The thrill of meeting real people, having real conversations…
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Automate Compliance with Pareto Security CSV Export
Read more »: Automate Compliance with Pareto Security CSV ExportCompliance with various security regulations and standards is crucial for businesses of all sizes. However, generating compliance reports can be a tedious and time-consuming process. The good news is that Pareto Security offers a powerful solution to automate compliance reporting – the CSV Export feature. The CSV Export feature allows you to easily export data…