BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Once you’ve done so, think about the risk and impact to you if they were compromised. Your next steps are to mitigate the risks you’ve just noted. Keeping your phone’s software up to date reduces the risk of compromise. To save space in your cloud backups, print photos that give you joy and delete ones that don’t.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Implement network segmentation and maintain offline backups of data to ensure limited interruption to the organization. Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Consider installing and using a VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Applying the patches does not eliminate all risks but not doing so would be a significant risk. Identify and create offline backups for critical assets. Network Best Practices.

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VPN Accountability Authentication Passwords 108

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2021

Consider using a centralized patch management system; use a risk-based assessment strategy to determine which OT network assets and zones should participate in the patch management program. After assessing risks, if RDP is deemed operationally necessary, restrict the originating sources and require multi-factor authentication.

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Ransomware Healthcare Phishing Risk 110

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

You need to have a reasonable level of trust in the devices connecting to any network, so any policies you can set to require things like antivirus , updated operating systems and VPNs will protect both the network and its users. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security.

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Wireless Encryption Authentication IoT 89

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It’s not worth the risk. Use a VPN: If you need to transmit sensitive information online, look into a VPN provider, or see if your workplace can provide one. VPNs aren’t foolproof, but they can add one more level of security and privacy to what you do online, especially if you rely on public WiFi networks.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But more and more, organizations need to plan for the possibility that the worst may happen – and that involves ransomware-proof backups and ransomware removal tools and services. Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. BitDefender.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It is usually combined with endpoint protection platforms, called EPP , which are something like enterprise-class antivirus tools. CrowdStrike Falcon Prevent combines antivirus with other prevention technologies such as EDR (Falcon Insight) for endpoint visibility and Falcon Discover to identify and eliminate malicious activity.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australian government is urging companies in the region to adopt strong cybersecurity practices due to increased global risk stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. Firewall status, drive encryption status, password status and whether an antivirus or anti-malware agent is running can all contribute to improved security resilience.

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Cybersecurity Authentication Passwords VPN 88

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 96

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct.

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Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations that manage their own servers will need to isolate, harden, maintain, and audit DNS servers the same as they would any other high-risk server managing sensitive information. Attackers regularly target DNS servers and services which categorizes DNS servers as high risk, high value, and high likelihood for attack.

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DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 103

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

After cleaning all remnants of the attack from the network, security experts recommended password resets for all privileged, non-privileged, and service accounts, as well as two-factor authentication (2FA) for VPN and email access. Despite having completely rebuilt their systems from backup, the ransomware was never fully remediated.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

Patch management has been one of those essential security features – much like backup – that typically doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The system scans and sets security and patching priorities relative to exposed risk. No need for complex infrastructure or VPN requirements. Risk scoring for vulnerability prioritization.

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Software Antivirus Risk Backups 88

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Endpoint protection platform (EPP) and Endpoint detection and response (EDR) : Add features to antivirus to detect malicious behavior and proactively block attacks. 50% cloud targets.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

The leaked chats show that the Conti group — which fluctuated in size from 65 to more than 100 employees — budgeted several thousand dollars each month to pay for a slew of security and antivirus tools. “They are insured for cyber risks, so what are we waiting for?” “We are Conti Group.

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