Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

government agency in charge of improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture is ordering all federal agencies to take new measures to restrict access to Internet-exposed networking equipment. “This is reachable pre-authentication, on every SSL VPN appliance,” French vulnerability researcher Charles Fol tweeted.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

At RSA Conference 2022 , which takes place next week in San Francisco, advanced technologies to help companies implement zero trust principals will be in the spotlight. Lots of innovation has come down the pike with respect to imbuing zero trust into two pillars of security operations: connectivity and authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The proliferation of cloud computing, mobile device use, and the Internet of Things has dissolved traditional network boundaries. This requires data-level protections, a robust identity architecture, and strategic micro-segmentation to create granular trust zones around an Organization’s digital resources. The Zero Trust journey.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2022

Both the technology and the teams responsible for specific cyber assets tend to operate in silos. And cloud-hosted, data analytics technology is now readily available to ask smart questions about network security, at scale, and get actionable answers. The technology to do this at scale and in a timely manner are at hand.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Nearly all CMS platforms, whether traditional or headless, offer some level of built-in security to authenticate users who are allowed to view, add, remove, or change content. As every computer security professional knows, if anything is on the Internet, it’s subject to increasingly sophisticated attacks. •If Best security practices.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure.

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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). Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Enforce MFA on MSP accounts that access the customer environment and monitor for unexplained failed authentication. Ensure MSP-customer contracts transparently identify ownership of information and communications technology (ICT) security roles and responsibilities. Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA). Promote transparency.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2021

Additional authentication is also needed in case potential complications are indicated. It serves to constantly keep systems and software up to date, maintain proper working conditions of all security tools, and deploys intelligent access management – like multifactor authentication (MFA) – to minimize potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both. Most immediately is the ubiquity of 2-factor authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today’s supply chains employ a vast range of new technologies. Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Amid this uncertainty, security is more critical than ever.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Director of Information Security, State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology; and Toby Zimmerer, Sr. How effective will these proposed technology solutions be against quantum computing, and what are the potential challenges with adopting these new cryptographic solutions and algorithms? Is it a business problem?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

IoT Security: Examine the vulnerabilities and challenges associated with securing the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks. Explore topics such as authentication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and anomaly detection techniques to enhance the security and privacy of IoT ecosystems.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

In response, criminal and state-backed hacking groups stepped up their own exploitation of the technology as well. That said, other factors such as the “elite” network and data access the VPN often provides, as well as technical weaknesses around passwords and the authentication process, also played a part.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It was just a few short years ago that the tech sector, led by Google, Mozilla and Microsoft, commenced a big push to increase the use of HTTPS – and its underlying TLS authentication and encryption protocol. Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2019

These are the carriers that provide Internet access to rural areas all across America. I recently had the chance to discuss this with John Loucaides, vice-president of engineering at Eclypsium, a Beaverton, OR-based security startup that is introducing technology to scan for firmware vulnerabilities. government experiences.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

Considering the increased cybersecurity risks introduced by digital technologies, what should society do to prevent cyber-attacks, reduce damage, and strengthen trust? With cloud and mobile computing becoming the norm, identity-based and strong authentication are the crucial steps in advancing trust in the digital world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 15, 2021

Remember the early days of the emergence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices? Digital identification would fulfill a critical element of attaining a zero trust architecture, especially important for industrial technology edge devices. Is there IoT security awareness training for employees who use the technology?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2022

CISOs know technology change is constant and never-ending – just like taxes. In fact, if you look back in history, technology began its evolution well before taxes. Like taxes, technology change can cause FUD – fear, uncertainty, and doubt. The paper answers questions, such as: Why can’t zero trust architecture protect my APIs?

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

My experience implementing Zero Trust has shown me that, while the process to implement a complete architecture takes time, the transformation is worth the effort and the benefits will be realized throughout the journey. Built on an identity-centric framework for security, Zero Trust completely transforms both current and legacy IT models.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 24, 2022

Being PCI compliant is essential to properly handle sensitive data including payment card data, cardholder data, and even sensitive authentication data. ASV service providers can also tweak scanning technology systems to reduce the intensity of the scans and increase session timeout windows. The Solution. html tags.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In another high-profile example, Bill Demirkapi, a sophomore at Rochester Institute of Technology, was shopping for student loans when he stumbled across an Experian API. This summer Gartner designated API security as a stand-alone pillar in its security reference architecture, not just an add-on component to other systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

Adding to the complexity are bring your own device (BYOD) policies, the prevalence of smartphones and tablets, and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT). NAC was the highest IT security spending priority in eSecurity Planet’s 2019 State of IT Security survey – and is also one of the technologies users have the most confidence in.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2022

“The results of our analysis clearly show that, while the most popular websites have done a good job of migrating away from SHA-1 certificates, a significant portion of the Internet continues to rely on them,” said Walter Goulet, a cloud solutions product manager at Venafi, in 2017. Prepare a quantum-safe architecture now.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The ASVS lists 14 controls: Architecture, design, and threat modeling. Authentication. Additionally, the ASVS notes it can be applied to the following use cases: Security architecture guide. National Institute of Technologies (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800–218 (DRAFT). Provide secure authentication features.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Zero Trust requires that all users are authenticated, authorized, and continuously assessed for risk to access corporate applications and data. Legacy VPN, and related technologies, aren’t just slow, they’re characteristic of technologies that rely on implicit trust. Expand to more applications and devices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Attempted access to the company network can come from remote workers using unsecured devices, other mobile devices in the field, Internet of Things (IoT) environments, and other uncertain sources. This is the essence of the Zero Trust security architecture, which is gaining popularity in virtually all sectors.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

John Bambenek, Principal Threat Hunter at Netenrich, said: "Part of the reason technology is so cheap is because technology companies outsource the risks of using their products to their customers. The Internet is a free-fire zone were most organizations are simply unarmed." It's on them to use it safely.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Internet scammers are cunning criminals. Bots and fraudsters will locate the weak points in your architecture. . Verify that there are no software injection, encryption, and authentication attacks. SSL encrypts personal data like credit card numbers and credentials and safeguards it while it moves across the internet.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 14, 2021

Early SD-WAN solutions “were built only to replace an MPLS-VPN with an Internet-based VPN,” Ahuja says. Intrusion detection, intrusion prevention and sandboxing technologies got bolted onto the firewall. A paradigm shift in fundamental network architecture is sorely needed. We can’t rely on bolt-on security for much longer.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, companies are relying on virtual private networks (VPNs) , which establish encrypted connections to enterprise applications over the public internet, to connect their workforce. Knowing this, companies can ensure they properly secure their VPNs by enabling and requiring two-factor authentication as a second layer of protection.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

They must abide by strict policies to meet the requirements of their regulators, which has often prevented them from gaining the benefits of new technologies. This traditional architecture serves as a barrier to experiencing the full flexibility and agility. Financial organisations have traditionally struggled in adopting innovations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2022

This is one reason organizations across industries and geographies are turning to zero-trust architectures to fortify their security posture. That’s an especially important question given the recent emphasis on the technology – including from the White House. But how effective is zero trust? Zero Trust Security Testing.

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