eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Sophos: Observed changes in attacker behavior in response to improved defenses: Adopted vulnerable or malicious drivers once Windows blocked macros.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Regular Security Audits: Security audits using vulnerability scans or penetration tests should be conducted regularly to detect vulnerabilities and verify that security rules are properly implemented and followed.

Passwords 97

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint Security Endpoint security protects the physical and virtual endpoints connected to the network. The security controls include: Antivirus (AV): Scans for malware based on a database of known-malicious file signatures to provide basic defense against common attacks.

Architecture 117

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These priority maintenance requirements should also be extended to other security solutions that protect DNS servers such as firewalls and antivirus applications. This type of attack typically requires detection on the endpoint or through email security because it can bypass centralized monitoring – especially for remote users.

DNS 111

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 111