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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

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Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes. This year, electric cars were a major focal point of the 2024 event, called Pwn2Own Automotive.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

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In the role of a superhero protector, remote access security keeps our digital world secure even while we are thousands of miles away. Network Segmentation: To reduce possible exposure in the event of a breach, isolate remote access systems from crucial and unneeded internal resources via network segmentation.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

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Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. It permits certain file actions to proceed unnoticed since it operates at a lower altitude range than antivirus filters.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Definition & Best Practices

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This also involves integrating it with existing cybersecurity measures such as firewalls , endpoint protection tools, monitoring solutions , and antivirus software to provide comprehensive data protection and threat mitigation capabilities. This provides security teams with critical insights into investigating and mitigating the damage.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

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Managed detection and response (MDR) services monitor a broad array of alerts, often delivered to a security incident and event management (SIEM) tool or an internal SOC and then remediate any detected attacks. and then monitors the endpoint alerts to respond to detected threats.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

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For the purpose of establishing connections, they may refer to past events, colleagues, and shared experiences. contaminated attachments, links to counterfeit websites, or instructions for performing activities that could pose a security risk) is commonly included in the message. Read more: What is Network Security?

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

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Configure real-time notifications for critical events such as firewall rule updates or system status changes to provide a timely reaction to possible threats or operational difficulties. Customize logging and alert settings to meet your individual network needs and security priorities.