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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – October 30, 2023 – Citrix & Cisco Haunted by Vulnerabilities

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The problem: Unpatched Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances allow attackers to retrieve authentication session cookies and other information stored in buffers. allow for authentication bypass and gain root access to systems. account”) failed to verify secret tokens received for authentication before making API requests.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

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Vendor Sandboxing Mobile Support Ease of Setup and Implementation Advanced Machine Learning Pricing Avanan Yes No Very good Yes SMB under 500 Protect plan: $3.60/user/month user/month SpamTitan Email Security Yes Yes Very good Yes $1.00/user/month user/month Mimecast Email Security Yes Yes May require technical support Yes $4.50/user/month

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Many organizations choose to implement full disk encryption when a large number of employees or other users access sensitive data on mobile or other portable devices that could more easily be lost or stolen. These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource.

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What Is a Host-Based Firewall? Definition & When to Use

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Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. MacOS users require proprietary software, such as Mobile Device Management, to regularly implement host-based firewall settings.

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What Is Hybrid Cloud Security? How it Works & Best Practices

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Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

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Encryption protocols can also verify the authenticity of sources and prevent a sender from denying they were the origin of a transmission. For example, the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) protocol enables secure web connections that provide both security and integrity for connections.