The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation. To navigate this, SMBs need to conduct an enterprise risk assessment, implement basic cybersecurity controls, train their workforce, and consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a security-as-a-service provider. The law of large numbers favors the bad guys.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. This is simply an extension of the requirement for VLANs, firewalls, RASPs, and WAFs. What is WAAP? .

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Over the course of 14 days they installed an array of malware deep inside the firewall. They were able to take control of multiple systems to steal account credentials, compromise domain controllers, and retain remote access to key hacked machines. From there the hackers moved laterally.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

. “Install EDR on every computer (for example, Sentinel, Cylance, CrowdStrike); set up more complex storage system; protect LSAS dump on all computers; have only 1 active accounts; install latest security updates; install firewall on all network.” “They are insured for cyber risks, so what are we waiting for?”

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. In other words, what we have to do is to manage human risk in the most competent manner.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Related: Implications of huge Capital One breach CASBs supplied a comprehensive set of tools to monitor and manage the multitude of fresh cyber risks spinning out of the rise in in corporate reliance on cloud services. In doing so, CASBs became the fastest growing security category ever , as declared by Gartner.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. The findings revealed that one in 10 had been the victim of a cyber-attack during the last year, growing to more than one in seven for firms with more than 50 employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

After an investigation of the Oldsmar incident, it was revealed that the hacker was able to gain access because the computer system was using an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall. Therefore, it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive to reduce these cyber-risks.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

Additionally, a McAfee study showed that 55% of gamers reuse passwords across different accounts and services – making them excellent targets for hackers. This includes SQL injections, local file inclusions, phishing attacks and malware that can grab billions of accounts without having to obtain credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

SIEM enables security teams to detect and respond to threats, manage incident response, and minimize risks. Today, SIEM accounts for approximately $4.4 Doing so will facilitate the necessary momentum to increase SIEM penetration across all market segments; while simultaneously mitigating cyber risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. Security tools and frameworks need to be tuned to account for all APIs and be on high alert for any unauthorized API activity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The fall of VPNs and firewalls The cyberthreats and trends of 2023 send a clear message to organizations: they must evolve their security strategies to the times and embrace a zero trust architecture. The SEC cyber regulations will also drive strategic shifts in security teams.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

Community water systems that are unable to demonstrate resilience to continue safe and reliable operations during a cyberattack will be considered in violation of SDWA requirements," said Merab Natroshvili, Director of the EPA's Cyber Enforcement Division. What's missing is accountability at each water system.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

#BeCyberSmart,” with this post we’ll dig deeper on cyber liability insurance, MFA, and other cybersecurity trends impacting MFA usage in higher education to help campuses manage this aspect of cyber risk for their communities. MFA is core to implementing a zero trust stance to protect your campus.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A thorough cybersecurity risk assessment is an essential and comprehensive way to identify vulnerabilities in your organization that a scan alone cannot catch. A cyber risk assessment will identify and prioritize your assets, show how well your controls are working, identify gaps and offer insights into cybersecurity risk mitigation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a virtualized network infrastructure where typical network functions – like firewalls , routing, and SD-WAN – can be installed as software through abstraction. Incentivizing a Cyber Duty of Care. Also Read: How to Implement Microsegmentation. Give and Take: NFV, SDN, and Microservices.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 17, 2018

The question is this: why is it that sophisticated, multi national firms that make medical devices have such a hard time addressing cyber risk in their products? The job of securing medical devices isn’t akin to plugging a hole in the firewall, Lyons notes. “Manufacturers need to take a step back,” he said.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Consider deploying a WAF for an additional layer of defense.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The guide builds on technical advice we included in the original version, with new details that take account of how ransomware attack tactics have changed since then. With many more people now working from home because of Coronavirus restrictions, they’re potentially at greater risk from security threats.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches? Have intrusion detection systems been established and maintained so that any security risks can be detected and addressed quickly? Emphasize the need to change passwords on a regular basis to reduce the risk of credential-based attacks.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks. We focus really on the areas which are impacted by human behavior – network protection, relying on firewalls, NAC solutions. And it’s not just office workers, is it? What does their training look like?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks. We focus really on the areas which are impacted by human behavior – network protection, relying on firewalls, NAC solutions. And it’s not just office workers, is it? What does their training look like?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. For example, 42% of workers say they are using personal email accounts for work and nearly half (49%) have admitted to increasing how often they do this. The cybercriminals were after login credentials for accounts on the official WHO site.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Deduce is an identity-focused cybersecurity startup with two core solutions: Customer Alerts for protecting users and their data from account takeover and compromise, and Identity Insights for validating legitimate users and stopping fraud. Also read: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments.

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Spinone

JANUARY 12, 2019

LinkedIn accounts of executives can also prove fruitful in gathering information about executives. Organizations looking to protect themselves against CEO-fraud do well to consider a multi-faceted approach to securing their data and internal processes as well as cyber risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Among the platform’s standout features is its phishing module, which is comprehensive and helps build a “human firewall” of sorts. Risk monitoring goes beyond traditional vulnerabilities and includes ATO fraud detection, CIS benchmarks, and CSPM.

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