For years, website administrators have become accustomed to renewing SSL/TLS certificates once per year. That model is rapidly changing. The Certificate Authority (CA) industry is moving toward significantly shorter certificate validity periods, requiring organizations to rethink how they manage website security and digital certificates. A Major Shift in SSL Certificate Management SSL/TLS certificates are the […]
For years, cybersecurity professionals have warned that hackers no longer need sophisticated malware or nation-state techniques to compromise victims. Often, all it takes is a convincing text message, a spoofed phone call, and a moment of trust. A recent real-world account published by TIME details how an individual lost access to his Apple account, digital […]
A Real‑World Wake‑Up Call for Cybersecurity and AI Governance In April 2026, Anthropic made a rare and telling decision: it announced a cutting‑edge AI model and simultaneously declared it would not be released to the public. The reason was not market readiness or performance it was risk. According to Anthropic, its experimental model Claude Mythos […]
On December 19, 2025, MongoDB Inc. disclosed a severe vulnerability in its database products, tracked as CVE-2025-14847. This flaw, dubbed MongoBleed, is an out-of-bounds memory read vulnerability in MongoDB’s implementation of Zlib message compression. It allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to read limited portions of system memory on MongoDB instances exposed to the internet. The vulnerability […]
bva took on a new client recently which exposed us to a new security platform that we had never seen before. Its always fun to find a new product that hits the mark. Organizations have invested heavily in SIEM, EDR, NDR, IAM and MSSP services, yet breaches persist and SOC teams drown in noisy alerts. […]
In today’s digital-first world, your identity is more than just your name—it’s your access to banking, healthcare, employment, and even your reputation. Yet, identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., with over 6.4 million reports filed with the FTC last year alone. Whether you’re a high-net-worth individual or a college student, protecting your […]
The process of upgrading or replacing outdated computer hardware—plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency, security, and overall productivity of a company. Regularly refreshing hardware ensures that a company stays competitive, secure, and responsive to both internal needs and external challenges. Below are the key reasons why hardware refreshes are crucial for businesses: Hardware […]
BVA has seen too often in the last 15 months an increase of cyber crimes with small to medium size organization regarding wire transfers. Most businesses do not have detailed process with security checks in place for organizational wire transfers. A wire transfer security policy outlines the procedures and controls designed to protect financial transactions […]
Virtual LANs (VLANs) are used in business networks for several important reasons, enhancing both the performance and security of the network. If your business networks are not carved up, your are seriously putting your organization in harms way and making it much easier to navigate in the event that they get access. Here’s why VLANs […]