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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

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While security suites and platforms will scan computers, servers, and network switches all day long, not all of them are designed to handle things like fridges and thermostats. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

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Secure Communication Channels: When sending sensitive data outside of the company network, use encrypted communication tools (such as secure email and messaging applications). Secure File Sharing and Collaboration Tools: Secure file-sharing platforms are necessary for collaborative work.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

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Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Email security deploys tools , uses techniques, and implements protocols such as SPF , DKIM , and DMARC to prevent threats delivered via email and attachments.

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

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Customize logging and alert settings to meet your individual network needs and security priorities. Test & Audit Your Firewall Prior to deployment, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to find holes and improve defenses. Sample firewall log management tool from SolarWinds 6.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 25, 2023 – Flaws in Apple Devices, DevOps Tools and More

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See the Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools Sept. 19, 2023 Trend Micro releases patches and updates for Apex One zero-day vulnerability Type of attack: Zero-day vulnerability The problem: Trend Micro released a security bulletin with instructions for fixing a zero-day vulnerability present in its Apex One endpoint security product.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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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.