The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This has resulted in astounding innovations in cloud services, mobile computing, IoT systems and agile software development. These techniques can be effective enough to ward off simple web application attacks, but this is not the case with APIs, which have no signature that exploits unique application defects. How WAAP can help.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In only a few rare cases does one organization have full control over every step in the entire process. In these cases, demonstrating vendor compliance will keep your internal organization from facing fines and penalties. There are also vendors that we use to get the work done, like software, infrastructure, and services.

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NetSpi Executives

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the adoption and use cases continue to grow, it is critical that organizations understand the unique threats that AI/ML brings along with it, along with identifying weak spots and building more resilient models. Our Infrastructure Security Assessment tests the surrounding infrastructure around your model.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

Penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity and compliance tool today, but it's also highly misunderstood. First, pen tests have materially changed in the last couple of years, and many CIOs and CISOs still think of pen tests the way they used to be.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

More businesses than ever before are choosing to move their IT infrastructure and systems to cloud solutions such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. There are many reasons to choose a cloud solution including increased flexibility and scalability, as well as reduced cost. Related: Why identities are the new firewall.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Among the 20 cases found, at least six websites belong to the top 100 universities list worldwide. For a more detailed analysis, a deeper penetration testing would be required,” Cybernews researchers noted. The Cybernews Research team scrutinized 20 websites with millions of monthly visitors in more detail.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From there, the threat actor could use access controllers to reach a business’s IP network. But now businesses have a new attack surface to consider — the very security systems they use to protect their offices. Penetration services are helpful for small businesses, too. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2022

Once you’ve started a vulnerability scanning system , you may want to take the next step in identifying vulnerabilities: penetration testing, commonly referred to as pentesting. The Basics of Penetration Testing Pentesting can be as broad or narrow as the client wishes. This more closely simulates an actual cyber attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As that definition spans the cloud and data centers, and on-premises, mobile and web users, application security needs to encompass a range of best practices and tools. Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It offers a wide range of security testing capabilities, including code scanning, vulnerability assessment , and penetration testing. It offers features like static application testing (SAST), dependency scanning, container scanning, and dynamic application security testing (DAST).

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Being constantly connected to the internet, they are either protected by basic passwords or, in some cases, have no password protection at all. Both systems rely on cloud storage and AI-driven communication for data exchange. This stage requires a detailed rationale for selecting specific security controls in the device's design.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

The core group we’re focused on for the purposes of this group test are products that largely replace the function of an OSINT assessment, an external network vulnerability assessment and some portions of a penetration test. To see specific methodology used for the reviews in this category, click here.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Just look at the case of Rackspace. The cloud computing services company was hit by a ransomware attack in early December that disrupted the mail servers for thousands of customers. In the case of Lemonade – an online insurance company – it spent over 200 hours on the process. Here are a few other winners.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Microsoft announced it has taken legal action to disrupt the illegal use of copies of the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals. Cobalt Strike is a paid penetration testing product that allows an attacker to deploy an agent named ‘Beacon’ on the victim machine. Our action is therefore not one and done.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

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SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Today’s columnist, Raj Badhwar of Voya Financial, says to prevent cloud-based breaches like the one that happened to Capital One in 2019, security teams need to develop an enterprise cloud operating model based on a cloud-first approach. For Phase 1, establish a core cloud infrastructure security foundation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

In addition, there is a new delivery model for cybersecurity with the pay-as-you-go, and use-what-you need from a cyber talent pool and tools and platform that enable simplification. A top-down approach where senior leadership encourages a strong security culture encourages every department to do their part to support in case of an incident.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2022

Linux has an extensive range of open-source distributions that pentesters, ethical hackers and network defenders can use in their work, whether for pentesting , digital forensics or other cybersecurity uses. See the Best Penetration Testing Tools. In any case, it is strongly recommended to use VMs (virtual machines).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Virtual patching uses policies, rules and security tools to block access to a vulnerability until it can be patched. In those cases, security teams can block a potential attack path until a permanent fix can be found. In those cases, security teams can block a potential attack path until a permanent fix can be found.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. As of mid-2022, the cost is $749 USD.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 5, 2021

After an application is developed, multiple tests are run (e.g., If integrated security testing isn’t included and scanning for web vulnerabilities isn’t completed, the app in production is vulnerable to an increasing number of attacks using various means such as injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XXS), or simple misconfigurations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

NetSPI, a top penetration testing and vulnerability management company, recently announced a $410 million funding round, a huge amount in a year in which $100+ million rounds have become a rarity. NetSPI plans to use the capital for investing in R&D, hiring, and global expansion. This has been the case for seven years.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

More than a third (39%) used the microservice architecture. Distribution of programming languages used in writing web applications, 2021–2023 ( download ) We analyzed data obtained through web application assessments that followed the black, gray and white box approaches.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Updated CISA guidance Limit the use of RDP and other remote desktop services. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2019

On-premises data centers look to remain a big part of hybrid cloud networks, going forward, and keeping these systems up to date, with respect to vulnerability patching, isn’t getting easier. Originally designed to digitize paper documents, relational databases remain in universal use in enterprise settings.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

When preparing for your cross-border expansion, it's unsurprising if you have explored additional cloud and SaaS applications and solutions which can power your global operations. Some key policies around access control, acceptable use, risk assessments, and incident response will prove invaluable.

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LRQA Nettitude Labs

APRIL 19, 2023

This article will focus on using a LoRa to create a side channel using a public LoRa infrastructure. By using a gateway and endpoints defined in a LoRa network service, it is possible to create a functional means to issue commands and receive data from a placed drop box. The range in my testing has been ~.5

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Often, you’ll need to use application scanning software to find indicators of an XSS attack. To learn whether you’re vulnerable, you should conduct testing on your web apps, stay alert for clear signs of an attack, and use software solutions to look for vulnerabilities in your code and apps.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

As the MalwareHunterTeam noted in a Twitter thread , “as the ransomware they are using is a trash skidware, it’s destroying a part of the victims’ files.” MalwareHunterTeam posted a code sample on Twitter: The hackers use the above.NET code to overwrite any file bigger than 2MB with junk data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

A joint multi-national cybersecurity advisory has revealed the top ten attack vectors most exploited by cybercriminals in order to gain access to organisation networks, as well as the techniques they use to gain access. The advisory cites five techniques used to gain leverage: Public facing applications. Trusted relationships.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. Today, our network segmentation can also be created using programming and no longer has to rely upon wires and switches. A hard-wired partner realizes a similar isolation, but uses different technology.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

The Houston, Texas office of cloud services provider Amazon Web Services (AWS). If you think you can audit your cloud-based IT infrastructure the exact same way that you assess security and privacy on a traditional on-premises network, you may be due for a reality check. Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Public cloud Infrastructure should be secured. How to control cloud service providers? What indicates the cloud service is provided by a trusted party? Businesses are opting for the cloud more and more. Governments, NGO’s and enterprises of any size and profile are now subscribing to cloud provider services.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

More and more SMBs have begun dispatching their line IT staff to undergo training and get tested in order to earn basic cybersecurity certifications issued by the Computing Technology Industry Association, aka CompTIA, the non-profit trade association that empowers people to build successful tech careers. That’s just not the case anymore.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

A woman speaking on a mobile phone walks past a cloud computing presentation ahead of the CeBIT technology trade fair in 2012. Cloud-based managed services are increasingly popular among application developers, but can be maliciously exploited if not properly secured.(Sean Sean Gallup/Getty Images). Indeed, Accurics found that 22.5

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