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MY TAKE: Log4j’s big lesson – legacy tools, new tech are both needed to secure modern networks

The Last Watchdog

By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. A methodical drive has been underway for at least the past decade to affect a transition to a new network security paradigm – one less rooted in the past and better suited for what’s coming next.

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What Are Firewall Rules? Ultimate Guide & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. They help IT and security teams manage the traffic that flows to and from their private network.

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Cybersecurity agencies: You don’t have to delete PowerShell to secure it

Malwarebytes

It allows system administrators and power users to perform administrative tasks via a command line—an area where Windows previously lagged behind its Unix-like rivals with their proliferation of *sh shells. Organizations can implement these rules to harden network security where feasible.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. August 25, 2023 Exploit publicly released for Juniper Networks OS vulnerability A number of vulnerabilities in Juniper Networks’ Junos OS affects both the SRX and EX firewall series.

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What is Cybersecurity?

SiteLock

You can think of cybersecurity as an umbrella term that encompasses multiple types of security, like: website security , endpoint security and network security. As technology continues to evolve, so does the security around it. Network Security. Network Security Solutions.

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What Are the Best Cybersecurity Certifications in 2023?

SecureWorld News

Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. The course consists of four volumes that include: The Complete Cyber Security Course: Hackers Exposed! The Complete Cyber Security Course: Network Security!