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

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices.

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Patch Management vs Vulnerability Management: What’s the Difference?

eSecurity Planet

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. Vulnerability management uses periodic, proactive testing to locate new vulnerabilities and continuously tracks older vulnerabilities. and installed software (browsers, accounting software, etc.),

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Vulnerability Management Policy Template

eSecurity Planet

Testing must be performed to verify that resources have been installed, configured, integrated, and secured without error or gap in security. Active Vulnerability Detection Vulnerability scans and penetration testing will be performed [quarterly] and after significant changes to resources to test for unknown vulnerabilities.

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Best Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) Vulnerability Scanning Tools

eSecurity Planet

Key Features Scans devices for vulnerabilities in operating systems and third-party software, end-of-life software, peer-to-peer software, as well as zero-day vulnerabilities Scans for default credentials, firewall misconfigurations, open shares, and user privilege issues (unused users or groups, elevated privileges, etc.)

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"In our modern world, countless applications rely on radio frequency elements" - an Interview with Larbi Ouiyzme

Pen Test

What are the common firmware and software vulnerabilities in RF devices that can be exploited? Vulnerabilities in RF technology often encompass various weaknesses and security gaps within the firmware and software used in RF devices. Keeping firmware up to date is essential for security.