eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

If the scope encompasses both internal and cloud-based systems, the policy may need to account for distinct security issues for each environment. Implement Regular Testing Perform routine vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and rule reviews to maintain the firewall’s continued effectiveness.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The report timeline reveals that Brocade rejected penetration tests performed in August 2022 and February 2023 because they hadn’t been on the latest version of their software. Only after additional testing in May 2023 did Brocade accept the vulnerabilities existed, but did not issue patches until December 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the role of a superhero protector, remote access security keeps our digital world secure even while we are thousands of miles away. Secure Communication Channels: When sending sensitive data outside of the company network, use encrypted communication tools (such as secure email and messaging applications).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Audit Firewall Performance Regularly The process of conducting firewall security assessments and penetration tests include carefully reviewing firewall configurations to detect weaknesses. Conduct rigorous security audits, looking for flaws, potential entry points, and adherence to company regulations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. To keep data secure, have a strong cybersecurity posture that involves a combination of DLP and other types of security solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Optimize account management efficiency: Streamline identity architectures to reduce the time your company spends on account and privilege management. Ensure compliance: Create an even balance of compliance and security to protect your company from penalties and other adverse effects.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Similarly, the vendor could be engaged piecemeal to perform various one-off tasks, such as an asset discovery scan, a vulnerability scan , or a penetration test. For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) only applies to organizations that transmit, store, or receive health data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

An important data protection concept for all organizations is zero trust : by limiting access and privileged accounts and walling off your most critical assets with tools like microsegmentation , a network incursion doesn’t have to become a headline-making data breach.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While IaaS gives complete control and accountability, PaaS strikes a compromise between control and simplicity, and SaaS provides a more hands-off approach with the provider handling the majority of security duties. Network security measures are taken care of by the PaaS provider, though users should implement secure coding practices.

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Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure. How Do MSPs Work?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure. How Do MSPs Work?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

For example, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulates personal health information and imposes fines for data breach or data inaccessibility. IRM accounts for HIPAA data by tracking associated repositories, transmissions, and systems, as well as increasing risks with HIPAA fine estimates.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Has the response strategy been tested and updated on a regular basis, taking into account lessons learned?

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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. Step 10: Maintain Regular Scanning and Ongoing Security Vulnerability scanning should be done on a regular basis.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Malware Distribution via Cloud Services Attackers exploit cloud synchronization services or compromised accounts to spread malware across multiple devices and platforms. A cloud security posture management tool can help you discover and manage cloud environment threats.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Address insecure APIs through these practices: Implement comprehensive security measures: Deploy rigorous authentication, authorization, input validation, and API security testing and monitoring on a continual basis. Ensure that security settings are consistent across cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Create administrative accounts with read-only access to logs for auditing.

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Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Champion Security Testing and Code Reviews Regularly conduct security evaluations encompassing dynamic application security testing (DAST), static application security testing (SAST), and manual penetration testing. Duolingo In August 2023, news broke that the personal information of 2.6

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Authentication Architecture Firewall Threat Detection 109

SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

That headache is real, of course, but accountants and lawyers will step up to sort it out," said Mike Wilkes , Former CISO, MLS; Adjunct Professor, NYU. Cybercriminalsespecially nation-state threat actors such as China, Russia and Iranactively exploit financial downturns, targeting businesses that reduce their security defenses."

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