Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2022

How to improve the security of your application with strong DevSecOps. The unfortunate reality is this: application security is in an abysmal state. Industry research reveals that 80% of tested web apps contain at least one bug. Make application security a part of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Automated patch management can help prevent security breaches by automatically identifying, downloading, testing, and delivering software and firmware updates to devices and applications through the use of specialized software tools. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 19, 2024

A business continuity plan is the guiding document in responding to these disruptions. Strategies for Building Business Resilience Building business resilience is an ongoing process of increasing IT agility and optimizing the application experience. In the event of a security breach, an IRP ensures rapid response.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2023

Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches. Microsoft performs extensive testing on patches before releasing them to the public.

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As a result, ensuring medical device safety and effectiveness includes adequate medical device cybersecurity, as well as its security as part of the larger system. Two important things to take keen note of: The FDA has the ultimate say on which class a given device falls under. Let’s chip away at some of this complexity.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A penetration test , or pen test, is the simulation of a cyber attack. The goal is to assess a network’s security to improve it and thus prevent exploits by real threat actors by fixing vulnerabilities. There are a number of complementary technologies often used by organizations to address security holes.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

How to use this template: Comments intended to guide understanding and use of this template will be enclosed in brackets “[…]” and the ‘company’ will be listed as [eSecurity Planet] throughout the document. Overview Security vulnerabilities enable attackers to compromise a resource or data. Download 1.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Transport Layer Security, or TLS, is the protocol commonly used in HTTPS connections. The Diffie-Helman Exchange (DHE) allows two parties – a browser and server in our case – to exchange prime numbers in a secure manner which are then used to create a shared secret used to encrypt a session. Could HTTPS Encryption Be Compromised?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

Kali Linux turns 10 this year, and to celebrate, the Linux penetration testing distribution has added defensive security tools to its arsenal of open-source security tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing? Kali is built for pentesting only.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. Cybersecurity Funding: Secure adequate funding for cybersecurity initiatives to meet NIS2 compliance. Conduct a gap assessment to evaluate current compliance with NIS2 requirements.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2022

While the pandemic has put many different pressures on organizations—and some may even have been forced to deprioritize user security education programs (due to lack of time, resources, or other factors)—many organizations still try to train and track users' knowledge and skills in identifying phishing attacks.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 6, 2021

Many organisations that are turning to DevOps are struggling with various security challenges along the way. In “ The Ultimate Guide of Orchestrating Security and DevOps ,” tracing those obstacles to a lingering “cultural conflict” between the developers and security teams. That’s where DevSecOps comes in.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Well, that ranges from wonky outputs to a full-blown security meltdown. Your website might start acting like it’s possessed, throwing out recommendations that make no sense and, more alarmingly, posing a significant security threat. It’s like having a sleek robot assistant, always ready to lend a hand.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices. Prioritize Data Protection The downfall of many security strategies is that they become too general and too thinly spread. But it requires different levels of security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. The fix: Deploy the Apache security upgrades available since November 2023. There are no known workarounds.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 25, 2023

As organizations across industries grapple with escalating cyber risks, the demand for skilled information security professionals has skyrocketed. RELATED: (ISC)2 Study: Cybersecurity Industry Facing 3.4 Million Shortfall in Workers ] So let's think about it. Why might you want to pursue certification in cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Comments intended to guide understanding and use of this template will be enclosed in brackets “[…]” and the ‘company’ will be listed as [eSecurity Planet] throughout the document. [How to use this template:]. This policy will reflect a generic IT infrastructure and needs. eSP-Sample-Patch-Management-Policy-Template Download.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

By that I mean the jumping over barbed wire fences, the crawling through ventilation ducts, the putting on of makeup to look like that woman from headquarters most people only see from emails -- you know, the John McClane in DIE HARD aspects of pen testing. To help more people to become penetration testers, Kim Crawley and Phillip L.

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NopSec

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The end result is a new revolutionary security solution that better serves the needs of maturing enterprise security teams. The end result is a new revolutionary security solution that better serves the needs of maturing enterprise security teams. Why the Redesign? Enterprise functionality was still limited.

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NopSec

AUGUST 22, 2013

In this installment of our SANS 20 Critical Security Controls, I bundled three controls together simply because they are very much procedural in nature. The same thing can be accomplished with the web application assessment module which can help finding sensitive information in web applications.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In its most basic form, security is about protecting people and systems from harm. Increasingly, our security depends on our ability to manage risk and uncertainty. And that means we need to start thinking about security in new ways. One of the most critical security challenges we face today is managing vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

This is the time of the year that we get a lot of inquiries about performing an annual penetration test. So the inevitable question that arises is, “How much does/should a penetration test cost ?” Deciding what and when to test can be the hardest step. You should have a clear reason and objective for penetration testing.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard. These updates address the growing risk to application security (AppSec), and so they’re critically important for organizations to understand and implement in their IT systems ASAP.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Determine which assets, systems, and networks should be tested for vulnerabilities. Select the system or network to be examined.

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Spinone

AUGUST 20, 2018

In the previous post we have covered the cyber security topics of suspicious files and links, password creation and 2-step verification. Let’s discuss OS and software, antivirus, backup, mobile security, physical security and so on. Second, security updates can rarely be installed on pirate software.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

The author claims the program, dubbed Povlsomware, is designed to be an educational tool for testing anti-virus protections; however, it’s possible that cybercriminals could adopt and modify the code in order to launch their own attacks, warns Trend Micro, which detailed the ransomware in a new company blog post this week.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2022

So far in this series, we’ve discussed the challenges of security operations , making sense of security data , and refining detection/analytics , which are all critical components of building a modern, scalable SOC. Security success depends on consistent and effective operational motions. Will we get there by 2025?

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 15, 2021

Part of our Administrator's Guide to Passwordless blog series See the video at the blog post. Yes, it’s a password-less authentication method, greatly streamlining the login experience, and while that’s a great incentive to use passwordless for logging in, it’s not an improvement in authentication security in and of itself.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

Endpoint security is a cornerstone of IT security. EDR, EPP and endpoint security steps. Falcon is near the top in raw security scores, but when factoring in the product’s advanced features, it wound up with an overall Detection score well above any other vendor on this list. Learn more about F-Secure. Methodology.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

The future of application security is in the cloud. Software development and application deployment continue to move from on-premise to various types of cloud environments. While the basics of application security (AppSec) carry over from on-premise, the cloud introduces new areas of complexity and a new set of requirements.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

They help IT and security teams manage the traffic that flows to and from their private network. Network admins must configure firewall rules that protect their data and applications from threat actors. Read more about the different types of firewalls , including web application firewalls, cloud firewalls, and UTM.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is considered to be the gold standard in information security. Those doors lead to many different types of positions and opportunities, thus making the information security community dynamic and multifaceted. In our last interview, we met Jason Lau.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is considered to be the gold standard in information security. Those doors lead to many different types of positions and opportunities, thus making the information security community dynamic and multifaceted. What job do you do today?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Any cloud-based infrastructure needs a robust cloud access security broker (CASB) solution to ensure data and application security and integrity. . Cloud access security brokers are increasingly a critical component of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as edge and cloud security become the newest pain points.

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