Alex is an experienced journalist and content editor, working alongside software experts to research, write, meticulously factcheck, and edit articles relating to B2B cybersecurity and technology solutions, focusing on topics such as DevSecOps, network security and firewalls, and cloud infrastructure security.
Articles By: Alex Zawalnyski
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Best Malware Protection Solutions
We reviewed the leading malware protection platforms on detection accuracy across delivery vectors, remediation speed, and how well they integrate endpoint and email protection into a coherent defense.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Massive Password Spray Campaign Targeting M365 Accounts With 81 Million Login Attempts
At least 23 organizations breached in a two-week Microsoft credential spraying campaign had MFA that was configured incorrectly.
by Alex Zawalnyski
SD-WAN vs SASE: A Buyer’s Guide
SD-WAN vs SASE: Key Differences, Use Cases, and How to Choose the Right Network Architecture for Your Organization
by Alex Zawalnyski
Immutable Backup Explained: Why It Matters For Ransomware Protection
How immutable backups work and why they are important.
by Alex Zawalnyski
SASE Explained: What It Is And Why It Matters 2026
A Guide To Secure Access Service Edge: How It Works, What It Includes, And Whether Your Organization Needs It
by Alex Zawalnyski
SOC 2 Compliance: A Complete Guide for 2026
SOC 2 compliance in 2026: what security leaders need to know about the Trust Services Criteria, Type I vs Type II reports, audit costs and timelines, and scoping a program that satisfies enterprise buyers.
by Alex Zawalnyski
AI Security Risks: What CISOs Need To Know In 2026
The top AI security risks facing CISOs in 2026, including shadow AI, deepfake fraud, MCP supply chain attacks, and AI agent governance.
by Alex Zawalnyski
What Are The Three Types Of Cyber Threat Intelligence?
There are three classes of cyber threat intelligence – tactical, operational, and strategic – but what is the difference? Who is this information for? And how is it presented?
by Alex Zawalnyski
How To Choose A Cyber Threat Intelligence Solution
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) allows you to gain an insight into the cybersecurity risks that your organization faces. But what should you look for when trying to find the right threat intelligence solution?
by Alex Zawalnyski
What Is The Difference Between 2FA And MFA?
What are multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA), and what’s the difference between them?
by Alex Zawalnyski
What Are Impossible Travel Logins?
What is an “impossible travel login”? How can it affect your organization? And what is the best way of combatting it?
by Alex Zawalnyski
User Authentication (MFA) Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right User Authentication software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
How Does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Work?
How do online services know you are who you say you are when you try to login?
by Alex Zawalnyski
Can Multi-Factor Authentication Be Hacked?
We are all encouraged to use multifactor authentication (MFA), but just how secure is MFA?
by Alex Zawalnyski
11 Questions To Ask When Demoing A Cloud Email Security Solution
What questions should you ask a Cloud Email Security Solution provider when looking for a new piece of cybersecurity infrastructure?
by Alex Zawalnyski
How To Qualify For Cybersecurity Insurance
Comprehensive cybersecurity insurance is fast becoming an important part of an organization’s security strategy, but what does your organization need to do to qualify for cover?
by Alex Zawalnyski
Logitech Confirmed Data Theft After Oracle Zero-Day Exploit
A Logitech breach is linked to CL0P extortion group.
by Alessandro Mascellino
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: What Changed And Why It Matters
NIST CSF 2.0 is the first major overhaul of the framework in a decade. We break down the key changes, from the Govern function to supply chain risk, and why they matter for CISOs.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right Zero Trust Network Access software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
SaaS Backup and Recovery Buyers’ Guide
How to choose the right Software As A Service (SaaS) Backup and Recovery software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Single Sign-On (SSO) Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right Single Sign-On software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
How To Choose A Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Solution
The functions and capabilities of an MDR (Managed Detection and Response) solution can seem overwhelming – how do you choose one that is appropriate for your organization?
by Alex Zawalnyski
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right SAST software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Security Information and Events Management (SIEM) Buyers’ Guide
How to choose the right SIEM software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Intrusion Prevention Buyers’ Guide 2026
A guide to the Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) market.
by Alex Zawalnyski
API Gateways Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right API Gateway software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) Tools Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right DAST software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Dark Web Monitoring Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right Dark Web Monitoring software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
Mobile Device Management (MDM) Buyers’ Guide 2026
How to choose the right mobile device management software.
by Alex Zawalnyski
CrashPlan For Microsoft 365 Review: Flexible Backup And Granular Controls For M365 Apps
CrashPlan is a data resilience solution for servers, endpoints, and SaaS applications, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. CrashPlan was initially part of Code42, but in 2022, the company was spun out to Mill Point Capital. In 2024, CrashPlan acquired Parablu, strengthening its backup and recovery capabilities for OneDrive and Azure environments. Although CrashPlan is...
by Alex Zawalnyski
How To Choose A Cyber Insurance Policy
There is a growing need for Cybersecurity Insurance to mitigate the effects of a cyber-attack. But what should you look for when choosing a policy?
by Alex Zawalnyski
How Effective Are Password Managers?
Password managers are widely hailed as an effective method of protecting passwords and securing accounts, but how do they work, and how effective are they in practice?
by Alex Zawalnyski