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ENISA 2023 Threat Landscape Report: Key Findings and Recommendations

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Attackers exploit the geopolitical environment and use AI-powered tools to create convincing deepfakes, disinformation campaigns, and social engineering attacks. The report notes that these attacks can have significant implications for democratic processes, social cohesion, and national security.

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

eSecurity Planet

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. Social engineering tests Social engineering is a technique used by cyber criminals to trick users into giving away credentials or sensitive information.

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Securing the Supply Chain During Shipping Challenges

CyberSecurity Insiders

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. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them. IoT devices such as security cameras, temperature sensors, or heat monitors will be added to networks and often possess security flaws.

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Best MSP/MSSP Vulnerability Scanning Tool Options

eSecurity Planet

Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager Solarwinds’ Network Configuration Manager provides a package of solutions for network compliance, network automation, network configuration backup, and vulnerability assessment. Perpetual licenses include support and updates for one year, but will continue to function at the end of a year.

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What is Incident Response? Ultimate Guide + Templates

eSecurity Planet

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Architecture model: A diagram or description of the network and system architecture used to understand possible attack surfaces. Examples include baiting, pretexting, and impersonation.