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RSAC insights: SolarWinds hack illustrates why software builds need scrutiny — at deployment

The Last Watchdog

I had assumed that they either stole or spoofed a SolarWinds digital certificate, which they then used to authenticate the tainted update. They continue to rely on legacy defenses, i.e. the latest iterations of advanced firewalls, endpoint security, intrusion detection, intrusion prevent and data loss prevention systems, Pericin says.

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Brazil expert discovers Oracle flaw that allows massive DDoS attacks

Security Affairs

On that day, one of the web application firewalls (WAFs) installed in the XLabs SOC (security operations center) detected an abnormal pattern of network traffic that caught the eye of Mauricio. Since its launch, RPCBIND has been receiving updates that cover several failures, including security.

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What Is Cloud Workload Protection? Ultimate Guide

eSecurity Planet

As cloud computing upends traditional perimeter models of cybersecurity, new cloud security models have emerged, and CWPP was one of the first to appear back in 2010. To impose access controls, it connects with security groups, firewalls, and network solutions. APIs are used to directly apply security rules.

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WizCase Report: Vulnerabilities found in WD My Book, NetGear Stora, SeaGate Home, Medion LifeCloud NAS

Security Affairs

Meaning, authentication bypasses weren’t enough. After decoding the files , most of the API endpoints and the web interface were not accessible without authentication. The daemon takes XML data, parses the request and carries out the action without any authentication, except making sure the request came from 127.0.0.1.

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SAML: Still Going Strong After Two Decades

eSecurity Planet

These communications on the backend of username and password login processes ensure users get authenticated by the overarching identity manager and authorized to use the given web service(s). Context: Authentication vs. Authorization. in 2010 and OAuth 2.0 Also read : Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors.

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IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access

Krebs on Security

was originally launched in 2010 with the goal of helping e-commerce sites validate the identities of customers who might be eligible for discounts at various retail establishments, such as veterans, teachers, students, nurses and first responders. prompts users to choose a multi-factor authentication (MFA) option. McLean, Va.-based

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How to Implement Zero Trust

eSecurity Planet

By 2010, Forrester’s John Kindervag had presented the basic features surrounding the new concept known as zero trust. Segmentation gateways (SWG) or next-generation firewalls (NGFW) play a critical role in meticulous policy enforcement at the application, machine, and user levels. Ten years of zero trust. Mapping Traffic Flows.