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Penetration Testing vs. Red Teaming

Herjavec Group

Given the rising threat of cybercrime, especially resulting from a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that security is a never-ending journey, not a final destination. Therefore, organizations must work to continuously test their security programs. What is Penetration Testing?

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Russian-speaking cybercrime evolution: What changed from 2016 to 2021

SecureList

Having been in the field for so long, we have witnessed some major changes in the cybercrime world’s modus operandi. This report shares our insights into the Russian-speaking cybercrime world and the changes in how it operates that have happened in the past five years. Conclusion: cybersecurity and cybercrime have matured.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. Erin: What role should governments play in combating cybercrime? Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. The stakes are sky-high, and the cybersecurity industry is at a critical juncture.

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Cyber CEO: 5 Outdated but Common Cybersecurity Practices You Should Avoid

Herjavec Group

Penetration Testing. A network penetration test aims to find weaknesses in the defense capabilities before an adversary can take advantage through a combination of security expertise and best-of-breed technology. We pride ourselves on keeping enterprises around the world secure from the threat of cybercrime.

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Just What Does It Take to Develop a Career in the Cybersecurity Domain?

IT Security Guru

Here’s a brief overlook of the kind of specializations you can earn if you decide to take a plunge into cybersecurity: Penetration testing (or, pentesting). Security Architecture. In short, cybersecurity is a vast domain and you can go as meta as you want with your specialization. Secure Software Development. Secure DevOps.

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Group-IB and CryptoIns introduce the world’s first insurance against cyber threats for cryptocurrency exchanges

Security Affairs

Group-IB also evaluates exchanges’ infrastructure and architecture in order to understand ways to counter potential threats. In some cases, with founders’ consent, the assessment includes penetration testing using social engineering methods aimed at the network compromise through the most vulnerable link at any organization– humans.

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New Linux/DDosMan threat emerged from an evolution of the older Elknot

Security Affairs

They are not aiming servers with x32 or x64 architecture but the router devices that runs on Linux too.” About the Author: Odisseus – Independent Security Researcher involved in Italy and worldwide in topics related to hacking, penetration testing and development. On the MMD blog.

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