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Cybersecurity Interview: 9 Questions with AMATAS Cybersecurity Expert

What is the first step companies need to take to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and security of their systems, information, and data? 

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

May 09 5 min read

Data Breaches: All You Need to Know About Them | Part 2

In our second post on the topic, we will examine what kinds of vulnerabilities may lead to data breaches and how breaches affect users.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Apr 25 8 min read

Data Breaches: All You Need to Know About Them | Part 1

Did you know that financial services employees were found to have access to about 11 million files or more and that around 60% of companies have...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Apr 18 9 min read

The new reality of ChatGPT - does it hide an unexpected threat to cyber security?

ChatGPT has one hundred million users in less than two months, which looks like an existential threat to Google. 

Boris Goncharov in AMATAS

Apr 13 3 min read

Data Protection: How to Decide Which Types of Data to Secure

Data protection is a complicated endeavor that can make businesses shudder. This is not surprising, given the constant and exponential increase in data...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 28 7 min read

Navigating the Complex World of Data Privacy: An Interview with a Legal Advisor

Data privacy in cybersecurity is an ever-growing topic. To put it in the words of our Legal Advisor and Privacy Consultant, Nevena Temelkova...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 14 9 min read

AMATAS co-organizing the BSides International Information Security Conference

AMATAS effort to support the growing cybersecurity community in Bulgaria continues this year with the upcoming BSides International Information Security Conference...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 10 2 min read

CISO Skills for Success in the Cyber Security Environment | Part 2

AMATAS CISO, Ivan Vladikin, revealed a behind-the-scenes look at his cyber security career, with insights into how he approaches...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Feb 23 7 min read

CISO Insights: Leading by Example, Team Culture & Information Security | Part 1

Our CISO, Ivan Vladikin, has 12+ years of experience in protecting the three most important pillars of information security ...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Feb 09 6 min read

4 Things Your CISO and Board Should Be Talking More About

It used to be the case that chief information security officers (CISOs) seemed out of place in the boardroom. But if the last several years have shown us anything...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jan 24 6 min read

13 Industry Trends Expected To Shape The Cybersecurity Space Through 2023

2023 has finally arrived and while cybersecurity experts all around may be hoping for a less tumultuous year...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jan 10 6 min read

2022: Our Year in Review

What a dynamic year for the AMATAS team! We had a great vision and strategy for 2022 and worked hard to achieve our ambitious goals! This year we have further strengthened our connection with existing clients...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Dec 31 2 min read

2022 Cybersecurity Industry Recap

2022 was most certainly a challenging year for everyone within the cybersecurity sector. The digital space was highly affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Dec 30 6 min read

The Pros and Cons of Manual and Automated Penetration Testing

This year’s Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has highlighted several important developments regarding the changes in security breaches and incidents over the last year.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Dec 14 8 min read

8 Cybersecurity Domain-Galaxy: Cybersecurity Careers Guide Part 2

Let's continue with our overview of the eight domains within which you could grow your cybersecurity career. To highlight once more, having this basic understanding of the different...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Nov 23 8 min read

10 Tips and Tricks: Prevention, Detection, and Reaction To Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity Month may be over, but the war on cybercrime continues as the latest threats (e.g. social engineering, DDoS, ransomware attacks) endanger our digital space.  

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Oct 26 7 min read

8 Cybersecurity Domain-Galaxy: Cybersecurity Careers Guide Part 1 

What does it take to work in security assessment vs network security? We have summarized the top 8 cybersecurity domains, that are both accepted by the community and offer loads...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Nov 10 6 min read

How Can We Protect Organization-Wide Systems Against Cybersecurity Breaches

AMATAS welcomed October with CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Let's look at some of the biggest causes of security breaches, focusing...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Oct 12 7 min read

The Most Common Cyber Attacks | Part 2

What are the most common types of cyber-attacks? Here are the other six cyber threats — complementing the first five reviewed in Part I — that we see affecting businesses from all venues across the world.  

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Aug 31 6 min read

The Most Common Cyber Attacks | Part 1

Understanding the cyber threat landscape, what a cyber-attack is, and how your organization may be vulnerable to attacks is the first step toward prevention. While there are many different types...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jul 21 8 min read

Cyber Security Careers: What is it like to be a Penetration Tester?

Learn more about the role from our exclusive 9-question interview with our Pentest Team Lead. Looking forward to your next cybersecurity career? Check out our open positions and apply.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jun 09 7 min read

AMATAS Cybersecurity Events Footprint 2022

We are above and beyond grateful for having the chance to support the cybersecurity community by sharing knowledge and experience during the industry events in 2022. Learn more about what's on...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

May 18 7 min read

The Non-Traditional Path to a Cybersecurity Career

How your different career backgrounds can help a cybersecurity organization grow? Here's our guide to launch your exciting journey in cybersecurity - an industry that's always adapting and growing.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

May 16 9 min read

What are the benefits of MXDR and how does it compare to other cybersecurity solutions?

Let's examine the benefits provided by a managed extended detection and response (MXDR) system and compare how this service differs from other...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Apr 27 7 min read

What is MXDR and How Does it Work?

MXDR can supplement in-house efforts but also provide solid security to companies that cannot maintain their own security operations. They take off the pressure from threat monitoring, detection, and response...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Apr 13 7 min read

Starting Your First Cybersecurity Role: AMATAS Careers

Careers in cybersecurity are not only rewarding but have a bright future ahead of them. Find out if cybersecurity this the right career path for you. Join our team and we will help you learn and grow.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 30 8 min read

Is Cybersecurity Training Still Neglected by Many Employers?

Companies of all sizes — from SMBs to large corporations — are introducing cybersecurity training on a regular basis, after realizing the importance of preparing their staff to handle threats.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 23 6 min read

Proactive cybersecurity: Why training is the best investment you can make

What is the best way to react, and is it possible to prepare, rather than wait for misfortune to strike? Those questions are at the heart of the difference between proactive and reactive...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 16 6 min read

Atanas Simeonov on founding AMATAS and the launch of Ocean Investments

"Years ago, someone had commented on the huge potential of digital money and highlighted that the problems we will be facing will be mostly digital" 

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Mar 09 7 min read

Cybersecurity Trends: What 2022 holds for us

Given the increase in numbers as well as in the type of attacks over the last two years, 2022 (and beyond) will see a tightening of security, developing greater business preparedness, and the introduction of more AI.  

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Feb 16 7 min read

The Benefits of Outsourced Cybersecurity Management

Cyber attacks are growing exponentially in number and complexity. They’re also affecting an ever broader spectrum of companies — and even small and medium businesses need to be...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jan 27 6 min read

2021 Major Cybersecurity Hacks

Where does large-scale cybersecurity of major corporations start and where does it interfere with our personal feeling of safety? The biggest hacks of the year show that protecting the digital assets...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Jan 05 5 min read

No Industry Is Safe Anymore: The Rise of Cyber Threats Across Sectors

The digital world has transformed almost every aspect of our lives — delivering unseen connectivity, productivity, and entertainment. This has become even more relevant with the COVID-19...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Dec 09 6 min read

Here's why manual penetration testing cannot be replaced by automated scanners

By 2025, global cybercrime damages are predicted to cost as much as $10.5 trillion a year. Both the complexity as well as the volume of cyberattacks is increasing...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Nov 18 6 min read

The most urgent things to consider after October's Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month isn't just another catchy campaign (like “International Coffee Day” or “World Star Wars Day”), it's rather a movement to promote both individuals'...

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Oct 27 6 min read

How RaaS is growing in popularity

Since the beginning of the year, security researchers across leading organizations have identified multiple phishing campaigns, relying on the scare of people from the biological infection to spread virtual ones with varying malicious capabilities.

Ralitsa Kosturska in AMATAS

Oct 13 8 min read