Architecture, Backups, Passwords and Penetration Testing

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

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

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.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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.

Architecture

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. No user data was lost.

Backups

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

We will group these technical controls into: User Access Controls Asset Discovery Controls Traffic Monitoring Controls Resilience, Maintenance & Testing Controls These tools rely heavily on the effective determination of administrative controls that define and determine the policies that will be implemented through the technical controls.

Firewall

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Consider employing password-less MFA that replace passwords with two or more verification factors (e.g., Create offsite, offline backups.

Ransomware

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches.

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Cybersecurity Vulnerability: Definition, Types & Detection Ways

Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Examples: Public access to sensitive information or PII; Lack of cybersecurity training for employees; No data backup. Architectural vulnerabilities. Examples: Accidentally deleting an important file; Entering a password in a crowded environment; Not checking the address of an email sender.

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Using the LockBit builder to generate targeted ransomware

SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

If the attacker knows their way around the target infrastructure, they can generate malware tailored to the specific configuration of the target’s network architecture, such as important files, administrative accounts, and critical systems. The TXT files contain instructions on how to execute the password-protected files.

Ransomware

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#IdentityManagementDay – Best Practices to Help Keep Your Organization Secure

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below. My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below.

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

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Before performing a firewall configuration, consider factors such as security requirements, network architecture, and interoperability; avoid typical firewall setup errors; and follow the best practices below. Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts.

Firewall

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Cloud Security: The Shared Responsibility Model

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Customers will be fully responsible for securing the storage, transfer, and backup of data to their cloud environment. Data backup. Customers that accidentally delete or allow attackers to corrupt their data may find the SaaS provider backup does not roll back sufficiently to recover the data. Access security controls.

Backups

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed.

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Others will seek to specialize and provide services such as: Application monitoring Compliance consulting and services (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.) How Do MSPs Work?

Software

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Others will seek to specialize and provide services such as: Application monitoring Compliance consulting and services (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, etc.) How Do MSPs Work?

Software

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Digital Forensics

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

To be good at digital forensics, to be a digital Sherlock Holmes, you need to understand systems architecture. Starting with penetration testing, ending up with incident response and forensics, so pretty much everything that is important for various customers all around the world. And, you need to understand how attackers think.

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

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#IdentityManagementDay – Best Practices to Help Keep Your Organization Secure

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

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