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NSA, CISA issue guidance on Protective DNS services

SC Magazine

A PDNS service uses existing DNS protocols and architecture to analyze DNS queries and mitigate threats. Over a six-month period, the PDNS service examined more than 4 billion DNS queries to and from the participating networks, blocking millions of connections to identified malicious domains.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2020, the SolarWinds supply chain attack opened backdoors into thousands of organizations (including government agencies) that used its services, while late last year, the far-reaching Log4J exploit exploded onto the scene. So why aren’t more organizations taking advantage of protective DNS? The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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Implementing Zero Trust: Beyond Internal Network Models

Security Boulevard

The US Government issued an executive order which included zero trust models, and zero trust is gaining ground internationally as well, from the Middle East and Europe to Asia and Australia. CISA and the NSA call this Protective DNS and recommend it as part of the Shields Up initiative. That’s the role of Protective DNS.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

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.

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KillNet hits healthcare sector with DDoS attacks

Malwarebytes

This type of attack has been popularized by numerous hacker groups, and has been used in state-sponsored attacks conducted by governments. It also plans to continue working with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to communicate with hospitals about government assistance and third-party services.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

“Certifications range from penetration testers , government/industry regulatory compliance , ethical hacking , to industry knowledge,” he said. “Some certifications are entry level, and some require several years of experience, with peer references, before getting certified.”

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7 Best Attack Surface Management Software for 2024

eSecurity Planet

per year Tenable Tenable One, an exposure management platform Identifies assets using DNS records, IP addresses, and ASN, and provides over 180 metadata fields Tenable Attack Surface Management, Add-on for Splunk ISO/IEC 27001/27002 $5,290 – $15,076.50 Pricing is dependent on the quantity of Internet-facing assets.

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