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Penetration Testing Remote Workers

SecureWorld News

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: The next evolution in mobile security

Google Security

Dave Kleidermacher, Jesse Seed, Brandon Barbello, Sherif Hanna, Eugene Liderman, Android, Pixel, and Silicon Security Teams Every day, billions of people around the world trust Google products to enrich their lives and provide helpful features – across mobile devices, smart home devices, health and fitness devices, and more.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Many organizations choose to implement full disk encryption when a large number of employees or other users access sensitive data on mobile or other portable devices that could more easily be lost or stolen. However, they offer more than these security tools, with automated, continuous testing and automated breach simulation at their core.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Devices now consist of both corporate devices and uncontrolled BYOD devices consisting of computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. on mobile devices, home and international offices, and much more. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

60% of all mobile and browser zero-days are exploited by spyware vendors. CrowdStrike: Observes the top attack vector in 2023 and predicts 2024’s targets: Unmanaged network appliances (edge gateway, firewall, virtual private network/VPN) remain the most observed initial access vector exploited in 2023.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

This culture has given rise to a large number of personal devices like mobile phones, laptops, and tablets that can easily access sensitive information. With the rise of remote and hybrid working culture, it’s crucial to ensure that all remote workers use online security tools like a virtual private network ( VPN ).