Every device you use to get work done is an endpoint, whether it is a phone, tablet, or computer. And attackers know it. If they can compromise just one, they can often move deeper into the network. That is why endpoints are such high-value targets in cybersecurity. In this week’s comic, we see what happens…

Intrusion Detection Systems, or IDS, are like the watchful eyes of a network. They do not block traffic the way firewalls do, but they carefully monitor what is coming in and going out. The goal is to spot signs of suspicious or harmful activity and raise the alarm so that security teams can respond. In…

In our latest comic, Michelle hears about a cyber incident on the hospital network. Naturally, she is worried about whether the imaging equipment she works with is safe. A quick call to Debra clears things up: the imaging systems are on their own separate network, so they are not affected by the attack. That is…

Ray notices something unusual in the logs. A VPN login from a finance account shows up at 3 AM. That is odd enough to raise an eyebrow, but unusual timing by itself does not always mean trouble. Brittany points out the obvious: sometimes people really do work late. The real question is what else the…

What is the difference between a cyber defense framework and cyber threat intelligence, and why do both often come up in the same conversation? One gives you structure. The other gives you awareness. And when both are in place, your response becomes sharper, faster, and more effective. Let’s walk through what each one does and…

Ever seen a charge on your account that you did not recognize and felt your stomach drop? That feeling is not just panic. It is your brain doing its own kind of threat detection. You may not know the full picture, but you know something is off. And in the world of cybersecurity, there is…