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11/12/2025

What happens when quantum computers become powerful enough to break today’s encryption?

Our new article explains the threat and how post-quantum cryptography can protect your data for decades to come, even before quantum machines arrive.

Read more here: https://avatao.com/quantum-computers-and-post-quantum-cryptography/

08/12/2025

What if your security system could think for itself?

Agentic AI isn’t sci-fi! It’s real, and it has the potential to automate huge chunks of SOC work. But with great power comes new risks. Our new blog post digs into both sides.

Read here: https://avatao.com/agentic-autonomous-ai-in-cybersecurity/

02/12/2025

Perimeter firewalls alone won’t cut it in 2025.

That’s why we’re diving into how Zero Trust, “never trust, always verify”, becomes critical for modern infrastructure. From API gateways to CI/CD, we’ve outlined real-world steps your security team can take today.

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25/11/2025

Think your tech stack has you covered? Think again. Most attacks still start with a human click.

In our new article we show how social engineering works today, and what you actually need to stop it: simple playbooks, fast reporting, stronger MFA, and drills that don’t feel like a chore.

Perfect for fast-growing tech teams who care about compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2) and want real results.

Read more: https://avatao.com/why-social-engineering-remains-the-weakest-link/

Why Social Engineering Remains the Weakest Link Humans, not firewalls, remain the biggest target—and the fastest route—into companies in 2025. Key points Attackers blend email, phone, chat, QR codes, and even fake video calls to push rushed approvals. Short drills, clear playbooks, and phishing-...

18/11/2025

Still logging in with passwords and codes?
Time for an upgrade.

Passkeys are the next leap in authentication. Safer, smoother, and more future-ready than MFA.

Read our new post to see how they stack up and how to get started 👉 https://avatao.com/the-future-of-authentication-passkeys-vs-mfa-and-beyond/

03/11/2025

Think your security is tight? Now think about your vendor’s vendor.

Supply-chain attacks are growing, sneaky, and costly. Our latest post breaks down the trends and shows how to defend your chain before it breaks.

👉 Read it here: https://avatao.com/the-growing-risk-of-supply-chain-attacks-in-2025/

Trust but verify: vendor due diligence, SBOMs, SLSA attestations, and Zero Trust to stop upstream compromises.

30/10/2025

Developers: the rules just changed.

The EU Cyber Resilience Act is turning cybersecurity from optional into mandatory for digital products in Europe.

Our new post breaks down what you need to know (design, build, and maintain) and how to get started ahead.

Check it out: https://avatao.com/eu-cyber-resilience-act-developer-guide/

28/10/2025

Two regulations. One goal: stronger cyber-resilience across Europe.

Meet the NIS 2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and find out why both matter for your dev and security teams.

Dive into our latest post 👉 https://avatao.com/cra-vs-nis2-whats-the-difference-and-why-both-matter-for-secure-development/

16/10/2025

Think your security is tight? Think again.

Misconfigurations are the “oops” moments attackers love... leaving defaults, opening ports, sloppy permissions.

Our new blog shows you how to spot and fix them before they bite you.

👉 https://avatao.com/security-misconfigurations-the-most-common-and-avoidable-threat/

06/10/2025

The future of web security is coming, and it’s closer than you think.

Our preview of OWASP Top 10 for 2025 covers risks likely to change, new traps on the horizon, and quick wins you can adopt now.

Don’t get caught off guard, read now:
👉 https://avatao.com/owasp-top-10-2025-preview/

The OWASP Top Ten 2025 is coming. See what may change, why APIs and supply chain rise, and the quick steps to align testing and training.

26/09/2025

Ransomware attacks are evolving, and if your defenses stay static, you’re in trouble.

Our new post breaks down how modern attacks operate (spoiler: they’re sneakier than ever), and gives you practical steps to protect your org.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.
👉 Check it out: https://avatao.com/modern-ransomware-tactics-and-how-to-defend-against-them/

See how ransomware gangs work and build layered defenses that hold. Patch edge, lock down identity, and back up right—then try the mini-game.

22/09/2025

A reminder: Security isn’t just about the tools.

Even the best tech can’t save you if people don’t know when to close the door. Our latest post “IT Security Isn’t Just About Technology” shows how people + process + everyday behaviors are the real backbone of a secure organization.

Read more and see how you can make things safer and more intuitive for your team.

👉 https://avatao.com/it-security-isnt-just-about-technology/

Cybersecurity resilience depends on more than tools. Learn how people, process, culture, and cross-functional collaboration shape security.