The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 25, 2022

These products play essential roles in detecting and preventing threats. Related: Taking a ‘risk-base’ approach to security compliance. One tool picking up prominence is Extended Detection and Response (XDR.). XDR meets evolving security needs.

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Digital transformation Threat Detection Cybersecurity Architecture 222

Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There is an overwhelming need to ensure enterprises can respond to threats in a timely manner. And in part three of our five-part blog series on the newly published Security Outcomes Study, Vol. 2 , we’ll look at the importance of speed in threat response. This is sage advice. That’s a 3.5X That’s a 3.5X

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Threat Detection Architecture Technology Risk 112

Anton on Security

APRIL 28, 2022

You can review my ideas on the topic in this blog series “Anton and The Great XDR Debate, Part 1” “Anton and The Great XDR Debate, Part 2” “Anton and The Great XDR Debate, Part 3.” Today I want to use vulnerability data in my SIEM for risk scoring and alert prioritization (obviously) and as investigative context.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. However, there are other methods of getting user credentials that exploit SAP NetWeaver architecture specific weaknesses, specifically tailored to hash values. . However, transports represent a risk here, too.

Passwords 64

Passwords Risk Phishing Architecture 64

McAfee

APRIL 7, 2020

While its meaning varies for each stakeholder, the public sector – smart government – is evolving toward a unified architecture that encourages integration, agile innovation, and information sharing across platforms and Agencies. Threat Detection. Risk Management. Asset Discovery and Tracking. We are better together.

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IoT Government Artificial Intelligence Architecture 57

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government madhav Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:38 In my first blog on this topic I noted a Treasury Department report released last year listed six cloud security challenges financial sector firms face. This hack included US Government networks.

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Government Encryption Marketing Big data 77

Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

CIO magazine reported that 95% of IT executives polled plan to consolidate software solutions due to “architecture consolidation” and “cost.” As stated in the Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Cisco Duo blog, “customers saved $3.23 Vendor consolidation is gaining momentum in the IT space.

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Software Authentication Engineering Artificial Intelligence 85

Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2023

DORA sets clear standards, norms, and guidelines to guide financial organizations in managing IT and cyber risks. It is the keystone in ensuring that these institutions maintain a robust risk management framework within their digital infrastructure. Increase funding for threat detection and enhance cybersecurity awareness training.

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Risk Insurance Architecture Government 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

This blog was written by a colleague from Tenable. Many organizations have opted to converge their IT and OT environments, which can yield many benefits such as efficiency and more elegant architecture; at the same time, these decisions are not without risk. What is OT vs. IT? Should OT and IT be converged? Conclusion.

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Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Threat Detection Technology 101

Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, I’m going to be discussing all these things, as well as weaving in real customer stories from Intel to show you how you can masterfully manage technological change in turbulent times while simultaneously future proofing some of your business’ IT operations. Cybersecurity Technical debt and cybersecurity risks go hand in hand.

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Computers and Electronics Technology Cybersecurity Risk 130

Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

CIO magazine reported that 95% of IT executives polled plan to consolidate software solutions due to “architecture consolidation” and “cost.” As stated in the Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Cisco Duo blog, “customers saved $3.23 Hypothetically, consolidating vendors could seem appealing.

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Software Authentication Engineering Artificial Intelligence 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. We can assess cyber threats using digital twins to give our network architecture an extra layer of security. With digital twins, you can identify infrastructure as it’s being developed, which will allow you to identify and minimize risk exposures.

Cyber Attacks 135

Cyber Attacks Cyber threats Manufacturing Technology 135

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government madhav Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:38 In my first blog on this topic I noted a Treasury Department report released last year listed six cloud security challenges financial sector firms face. This hack included US Government networks.

Government 64

Government Encryption Marketing Big data 64

McAfee

APRIL 20, 2020

The cyber threat landscape is evolving at an astronomical rate; we are living in the age where the four key pillars of cybersecurity – Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability and Assurance of Information systems are no longer considered a nice to have but are a metric for business resilience and operational existence of businesses across the globe.

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Architecture Risk Data breaches Cyber threats 54

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This blog series was written jointly with Amine Besson, Principal Cyber Engineer, Behemoth CyberDefence and one more anonymous collaborator. In this blog (#5 in the series), we will build a quick “framework-lite” for making CTI to DE flows better. Or, if you don’t have a TI/CTI function at all, keys to build one!

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Engineering Architecture Cyber threats Threat Detection 80

McAfee

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Core to any organization is managing cyber risk with a security operations function whether it be in-house or outsourced. Introducing SOCwise a monthly series of blogs, podcasts and talks driven by two highly experienced and devoted security operations professionals. From Ismael Valenzuela , Senior Principal Engineer, McAfee.

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Engineering Risk Data collection Cyber Risk 84

Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Phil’s 8 megatrends blog reminds us about this by calling one of his cloud megatrends “Simplicity: Cloud as an abstraction machine.” Think well-implemented zero trust , that helps users, simplifies IT and reduces risk. We can add: also for security and threat “detectability” and “investigability” (can we just say observability ?).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Dealing with the massive architecture of client-server networks requires effective security measures. It will help reduce the risks associated with password reuse. Having a weak password policy is a key vector for attackers to gain system access.

Passwords 136

Passwords Accountability Encryption Architecture 136

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2023

This is the third blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the first blog relating to IAM and PCI DSS here. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when contracting quarterly CDE tests here. encryption, since it is based on your web-site’s certificate.

Firewall 52

Firewall Encryption Architecture Backups 52

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, February 2021. I wrote a blog post about my concerns given Linux is embedded everywhere, yet many of these systems are rarely, and even never updated with security updates.

Energy and Utilities 145

Energy and Utilities Ransomware DDOS Accountability 145

McAfee

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Our MDR service with DXC Technology provides 24/7 critical alert monitoring, managed threat hunting, advanced investigations, and threat disruption 365 days a year. Cloud Risk & Adoption Report: Work-from-Home Edition. Taking Threat Detection and Response to a New Level. To support today’s U.S.

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Cyber threats InfoSec Big data Architecture 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 22, 2021

Falcon’s proven track record in third-party testing such as this directly speaks to Falcon’s ability to autonomously protect Mac endpoints via a single intelligent agent that uses powerful machine learning and behavior-based malware threat detection. For more information on this accolade, please visit the CrowdStrike blog.

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Artificial Intelligence Malware Technology Architecture 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. A new approach to asset management is required to address the lack of visibility and security risks therein. Continuous real time monitoring of assets and any potential security risks that might affect them is essential. What is cybersecurity asset management.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Phil’s 8 megatrends blog reminds us about this by calling one of his cloud megatrends “Simplicity: Cloud as an abstraction machine.” Think well-implemented zero trust , that helps users, simplifies IT and reduces risk. We can add: also for security and threat “detectability” and “investigability” (can we just say observability ?).

Engineering 64

Engineering Software Data collection Architecture 64

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

The AlienApp for Cisco Secure Endpoint enables you to automate threat detection and response activities between USM Anywhere and Cisco Secure Endpoint. Customers can quickly operationalize the inbound data to protect the network from the latest threats. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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Firewall Authentication Passwords Threat Detection 116

Cisco Security

MAY 17, 2021

Which architecture should you choose for worldwide delivery of performant connectivity and top-notch security? This is what SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is all about, and here at Cisco, we’ve spent the last few years perfecting the architecture and approach to help our customers address their new and evolving needs.

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Firewall Architecture Internet Internet 74

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

According to a blog penned by the Okta CISO, here’s what happened: On January 20 2022, a third-party customer support engineer working for Okta had their account compromised by Lapsus$. Per Okta, the incident was mitigated within hours of the initial compromise and is no longer a security risk. SOC Detection Rules for Okta.

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Accountability Authentication Passwords Social Engineering 59

McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

McAfee Enterprise provides regular publications on the strategies to defend against ransomware, such as this blog. Other Recent Threats Affecting the Public Sector. In the second part of this report, we want to give you some guidance on how you can operationalize this threat intelligence data to better protect your networks.

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Ransomware Government Threat Reports Architecture 77

McAfee

AUGUST 6, 2021

This is the third in a series of blogs on the Cybersecurity EO, and I encourage you to read those you may have missed. By incorporating endpoint detection and response (EDR), organizations have granular control and visibility into their endpoints to detect suspicious activity. Part 1 , Part 2 ).

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Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Technology Engineering 78

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The power of the CrowdXDR Alliance is in the commitment to open and unified data sharing amongst our partners across technologies that will further enrich EDR data and solve the gaps in existing legacy and next-gen tools across investigation, threat hunting and response capabilities. Follow us: Blog | Twitter. Learn more: [link].

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IoT Technology Artificial Intelligence Architecture 52

The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

It requires a massive architecture overhaul. Security analysts will build on the work of AI, machine learning, and behavioral analytics by making the data more consumable and understanding risk thresholds based on context. New approach needed. CISO need to change the conversation. Contextualization. Flexibility.

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Cisco Security

MAY 20, 2021

According to Mick Jenkins, CISO at Brunel University London , “The streamlined platform approach has been quite easy for our security analysts to work with, and we’ve already seen evidence of shortened threat detection times.”. Changing threat landscapes and network architectures have been especially prominent in 2020 and 2021.

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Firewall Technology CISO Architecture 102

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

It stops any automated threat detection efforts to URLs visited by the targets. The detailed technical analysis of PerSwaysion operations and attack scheme is available in Group-IB’s blog post. Cloud based corporate services, such as MS Sway, introduce new challenges to traditional cyber risk management frameworks.

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Phishing Accountability Financial Services Cloud Migration 92

Cisco Security

AUGUST 10, 2023

We also evaluated third-party solutions like virtual systems protection from Cohesity, Endpoints with Code42, and thin-client architectures like Citrix. For instance, we need to decide on the systems we can protect effectively, including the most at risk (servers), the most volatile (customer devices), and the least impacted (cloud devices).

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Ransomware Backups Threat Detection Architecture 63

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 26, 2022

The Mirai botnet targets mostly routers and IoT devices, and it supports different architectures including Linux x64, different ARM versions, MIPS, PowerPC, and more. We used online tools such as Shodan to show the potential damage the BotenaGo malware could cause, and its potential for putting millions of IoT devices at risk.

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Malware IoT Authentication Antivirus 81

McAfee

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

XDR (Extended Detection & Response) has been a technical acronym throw n around in the cybersecurity industry with many notations and promises. The intent of this blog is to clarify XDR and remove the noise and hype into relevant and purposeful cybersecurity conversations with actions. In other words,?

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