Research Reports

An In-Depth Analysis of ALPHV Ransomware: Technical Features, Operational Model, and Exploitation Tactics Many thanks to our sponsor Esdebe who helped us prepare this research report. Abstract ALPHV, widely recognized as BlackCat, represents a pivotal […]

Abstract Supply chain vulnerabilities have emerged as a critical concern in the realm of cybersecurity, particularly with the increasing reliance on third-party software and IT service providers. The recent cyberattack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) […]

Navigating the Digital Frontline: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mandatory Cyber Incident Reporting in a Globalized World Many thanks to our sponsor Esdebe who helped us prepare this research report. Abstract The relentless escalation in the […]

The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape in the Public Sector: Challenges, Strategies, and Resilience Many thanks to our sponsor Esdebe who helped us prepare this research report. Abstract The public sector operates at the nexus of critical […]

Abstract The pervasive integration of third-party vendors into contemporary business ecosystems has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of enterprise operations, simultaneously introducing an intricate web of cybersecurity challenges. Organizations, irrespective of their scale or sector, must […]

Abstract Data analytics has emerged as an indispensable cornerstone of contemporary business strategy, enabling organizations to systematically transform voluminous and intricate datasets into precise, actionable insights that profoundly influence strategic decision-making, foster operational efficiencies, and […]

Abstract Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has revolutionized communication by enabling voice transmission over IP networks, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency. However, its integration into disaster recovery and business continuity plans presents unique challenges […]

Abstract Log-Structured Merge-Trees (LSM-Trees) have become a cornerstone in the design of modern, high-performance, write-optimized databases. Their architecture, characterized by sequential writes, in-memory tables, and sorted string tables (SSTables), offers significant advantages in handling write-intensive […]

Abstract MyRocks is a pioneering MySQL storage engine that meticulously integrates RocksDB, a high-performance, embeddable key-value store initially developed by Meta (formerly Facebook), into the robust MySQL database ecosystem. Conceived to substantially enhance write efficiency […]

Abstract In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, immutable backups have emerged as a critical component in safeguarding data against unauthorized modifications, deletions, and cyber threats such as ransomware attacks. This research paper delves into the […]