IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Banks worldwide are doing all they can to protect their customers from banking fraud by raising awareness and utilising new technology to make online banking safer. Use fingerprint and face ID: Make use of the newest technology when it comes to signing into your online banking apps.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Endpoints are often the weakest link in the security chain, and legacy antivirus solutions are no longer enough to defend against modern threats, including zero day, evasive and fileless malware. Organizations of all sizes are adopting endpoint protection technology that provides multiple levels of protection for endpoints.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The United States government's continuing disagreement with the Chinese company Huawei underscores a much larger problem with computer technologies in general: We have no choice but to trust them completely, and it's impossible to verify that they're trustworthy. and other technologies to make decisions without human intervention.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

Recently, Black Lotus Labs, the formidable threat intelligence arm of Lumen Technologies, has cast light upon a looming menace: TheMoon botnet. The cybercriminals are exploiting End-of-Life devices to perpetrate their malicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

Data poisoning attacks against the machine learning used in security software may be attackers’ next big vector, said Johannes Ullrich, dean of research of SANS Technology Institute. Data poisoning has been involved signature-based antivirus in the past. (Amy Sacka for Microsoft).

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McAfee

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Ransomware and phishing remain major headaches for IT security teams, and as users and resources have migrated outside of the traditional network security perimeter, it’s become increasingly difficult to protect users from clicking on a link or opening a malicious file. Relying on RBI.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Security misconfigurations and human error. You may be surprised to learn that a staggering 65% of cloud network security breaches are due to a simple case of user error. Tooling up with VPNs and antivirus software will make even less secure channels like WhatsApp and Slack less exposed, keeping your sensitive data secure.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The APT32 also targeted peripheral network security and technology infrastructure corporations, and security firms that may have connections with foreign investors. “To perform DLL sideloading, BISMUTH introduced outdated versions of various applications, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

British antimalware and network security vendor Sophos refers to this new tactic as “automated, active attacks.” Sophos Senior Security Advisor John Shier broke it down for me. Once they were inside, they would turn off your antivirus software and the software responsible for online backups. We met at Black Hat 2019.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

By securing wireless connections, your organization’s data is protected and you maintain the trust of customers and partners. What is Wireless Security? Wireless security refers to the technology and practices used to safeguard networks from unauthorized access, theft and other hostile actions.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), MDR (Managed Detection and Response), and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) are either security softwares, technology stacks or services offered by providers that aim to detect threats and facilitate response to security incidents. What Is XDR? 

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

” Organizations can still be protected even if their EDR technologies only identify attack patterns rather than individual files, he said. Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Segment networks to regulate traffic flows and prevent ransomware outbreaks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. A surprising 91.5

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

It combines deep security analysis experience together with Cynet 360 investigative and security technology. A 24/7 security team acts as an extended team for the organization, leading any required analysis, ensuring that nothing is overlooked, and generating the results needed. 24/7 security monitoring and analysis.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

RADIUS and TACACS+ apply to specific types of endpoints, but the ZTNA-as-a-Service product works for all kinds of devices, including Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) endpoints, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, operations technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and industrial IoT (IIoT).

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Evaluate network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Assess the implementation of security patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Configuration: Objective: Verify that systems, networks, and applications are configured securely to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With vulnerabilities rooted in unsuspecting users, the task of preventing these attacks means both staff training and a robust email and network security system that includes a strong backup program so you have a recent copy of your data that you can roll back to. As noted, consistent updating of network software is critical.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

also adds Supplemental and Environmental safety measurements and values relevant to operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) contexts. Collaborative initiatives improve the digital ecosystem’s overall resilience.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2021

Unlike traditional network segmentation, which is vital to network performance and management, microsegmentation further addresses critical issues related to security and business dexterity. . The first approach is doubling your network fabric for microsegmentation. Fabric-Based Enforcement. No Traffic Left Behind.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. Initiate Setup & Configuration This step requires installing and configuring the DLP tool on the organization’s network infrastructure. The 10 steps outlined below show how data loss prevention works.

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

demonstrating the unique cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with geographically distributed networks. Just as oil and gas can flow up and down the pipeline, so can malware, reaching remote facilities whose IT and operational technology systems may not be adequately fortified to defend against an attack.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

This forces IT and information security specialists to constantly enhance protection to effectively counter information security incidents related to malware distribution through rogue websites, links, and email attachments. Virtualization, sandboxing, and containerization technologies are used for this purpose.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ESET Research reported the vulnerability and recommends installing email security and endpoint protection technology to automatically block loading of JavaScript payloads in emails and to detect the exfiltration of emails to defend against future zero-day attacks.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

In addition, IT teams and other groups may rely on shell scripts to automate critical business functions such as onboarding new employees, backing up critical databases, or performing network security functions. Sure, your company has anti-malware scanners and antivirus software, but cybercriminals are still finding a way through.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Pros and Cons of Automated Patching As with every technology, there are advantages and disadvantages to automated patching, but typically there’s a net benefit. Automating the entire patching process saves time and work and improves security to an extent that manual patching could never do.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

According to the WSJ, some of the tools used in the second-wave attack bear similarities to to proof-of-concept attack code that Microsoft had shared with certain antivirus companies and other security partners back on Feb. 23 through an information program called the Microsoft Active Protections Program, or MAPP. Indeed, Scott C.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Endpoint Security To prevent, identify, and respond to assaults, endpoint security solutions employ a variety of methods, including antivirus software , firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and behavior monitoring. Read more: What is Network Security? Pose as coworkers , superiors, or business partners.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AI Use Danger As with any emerging technology, many organizations should expect errors and growing pains as teams learn the nuances of applying the technology. AI-Improved Security Many vendors began marketing AI-enhanced products years ago, and experts see continuing development of AI as an advantage for improved cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Security is quite different from other areas of IT. 54% of ESG respondents stated that the primary drivers behind technology spending were strengthening of cybersecurity and improving resiliency against attacks. Understand the Many Facets of Security. Note that many of these tools branch off into several areas.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

With all the appearing tools, technologies, methods, and attacks, the cybersecurity field remains one of the hardest to grasp and to keep up with. Cyber Security Terms: Must-Know List This cybersecurity terms dictionary will bring some clarity in those words you encountered but couldn’t grasp.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Every month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) adds over 2,000 new security flaws to its National Vulnerability Database. These flaws do not all apply to each entity, but security teams need a method for identifying and resolving those that constitute a potential threat to their systems. Here’s why.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Architect a premium network security model like SASE that encompasses SD-WAN , CASB , secure web gateways , ZTNA , FWaaS , and microsegmentation. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Application access and device and network security are concerns that will remain for remote work. Application security can be improved through zero trust principles. Employee devices can be secured with endpoint security. But what about home networks? GHz quad-core processor. Eero Pro 6.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

One of its most notable characteristics is its ability to effortlessly mix advanced technology with user-friendly interfaces, making cybersecurity accessible to everybody. Provides a comprehensive sandboxing capability that allows users to securely execute and analyze potentially harmful files and applications in an isolated environment.

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