Remove Architecture Remove Backups Remove Cybersecurity Remove Penetration Testing
article thumbnail

7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Here we’ll discuss penetration testing types, methods, and determining which tests to run.

article thumbnail

Preparing for Ransomware: Are Backups Enough?

eSecurity Planet

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical?

Backups 108
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Do You Have These Top Cyber Security Skills?

CyberSecurity Insiders

An interesting take-away from the (ISC) 2 Cybersecurity Career Pursuers Study is what cybersecurity professionals told us were the most important technical skills for those looking for their first cybersecurity job. Penetration Testing. Backup and Storage. Architecture. Backup and Storage.

article thumbnail

When It comes to Cybersecurity – An ounce of prevention

CyberSecurity Insiders

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

article thumbnail

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

Backups 124
article thumbnail

Cybersecurity Vulnerability: Definition, Types & Detection Ways

Spinone

What is cybersecurity vulnerability? Cybersecurity vulnerability can be defined as a weakness in an information system that provides an exploit opportunity for existing cyber threats. Examples: Public access to sensitive information or PII; Lack of cybersecurity training for employees; No data backup.

article thumbnail

CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite.