Kendra Haines

Kendra Haines

Network Security Specialist
Kendra Haines is an IT expert specializing in IT infrastructure, development, and security. She shares her perspectives on numerous topics, such as vulnerabilities, configurations of cloud technologies, and benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure. Kendra focuses on simplifying complex topics, making her content accessible to buyers and decision makers.
Trend Analysis: Identity Attack Path Management
Identity & Access Management Trend Analysis: Identity Attack Path Management

The digital drawbridge and castle walls of traditional cybersecurity are proving increasingly ineffective against an enemy that already possesses the keys to the kingdom. In a landscape where nearly 80% of all breaches leverage compromised credentials, the focus of cybersecurity is shifting from

BeyondTrust Warns of Critical Flaw Allowing System Takeover
Data Protection & Privacy BeyondTrust Warns of Critical Flaw Allowing System Takeover

A single, maliciously crafted request sent across the internet could be all it takes for an attacker to seize complete control of an organization's most sensitive access management systems. This is the stark reality presented by a newly discovered vulnerability in BeyondTrust's core products, a

Supply Chain Attacks Fuel Surge in Cyber Extortion
Data Protection & Privacy Supply Chain Attacks Fuel Surge in Cyber Extortion

The interconnectedness that powers modern commerce has become a double-edged sword, as a new analysis reveals that trust in digital partnerships is being systematically weaponized by cybercriminals at an unprecedented scale. A comprehensive review of dark-web activity throughout 2025 uncovered a

Microsoft Patches Six Zero-Days Under Active Attack
Malware & Threats Microsoft Patches Six Zero-Days Under Active Attack

We are joined today by Rupert Marais, our in-house security specialist whose expertise cuts across endpoint security, cybersecurity strategy, and network management. He's here to dissect the latest major Microsoft security update, a complex release that patched dozens of vulnerabilities, including

Are Government Mobile Devices Truly Secure?
Data Protection & Privacy Are Government Mobile Devices Truly Secure?

The very devices designed to streamline government operations and ensure constant connectivity for public servants have become the newest frontline in a sophisticated and largely invisible war waged by state-sponsored actors. The implicit trust placed in these government-issued smartphones and

Why Routers Still Rely on Dijkstra's Algorithm
Infrastructure & Network Security Why Routers Still Rely on Dijkstra's Algorithm

The persistent reign of a six-decade-old mathematical formula at the heart of the internet's most critical infrastructure presents a fascinating case study in engineering pragmatism, especially when theoretically faster alternatives continuously emerge from academic research. This summary examines

Trend Analysis: State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage
Data Protection & Privacy Trend Analysis: State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage

A sprawling and meticulously executed espionage campaign has quietly compromised the digital backbone of over 70 critical organizations across 37 countries, signaling a new and aggressive phase in the shadow war waged between nations online. In the modern geopolitical landscape, state-sponsored

Can You Patch Faster Than Hackers Can Attack?
Data Protection & Privacy Can You Patch Faster Than Hackers Can Attack?

The digital equivalent of a starting pistol fired across the globe when Microsoft released an urgent security update, giving network defenders a head start that lasted a mere seventy-two hours before sophisticated attackers began their assault. This recent incident highlights a terrifying reality

Is Shadow DNS Secretly Hijacking Your Router?
Malware & Threats Is Shadow DNS Secretly Hijacking Your Router?

A sophisticated and long-running cyber campaign has been quietly exploiting vulnerabilities in home and business routers, creating a "shadow" network that intercepts internet traffic for financial gain. This operation, active since mid-2022, leverages compromised routers to reroute user DNS queries

Enabling Passkeys on Devices Without a Screen
Identity & Access Management Enabling Passkeys on Devices Without a Screen

The rapid expansion of connected technology has introduced a new class of devices, from immersive extended reality (XR) headsets to smart home hubs and industrial sensors, that often lack a traditional screen. This evolution presents a significant challenge to modern security practices,

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