Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Also, it is crucial to protect sensitive information by hosting it on servers that accept connections only from trusted internet protocol (IP) addresses. Rocket was recently acquired [Dutch-owned OLX bought it back in 2019], and enforcement of parent company standards is in progress, along with architectural corrections.

Identity Theft 85

Identity Theft Insurance Penetration Testing Banking 85

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2021

As a nod to security, nominal static analysis and maybe a bit of penetration testing gets done just prior to meeting a tight deployment deadline. After that, it comes down to slipping in a round of eleventh-hour inspections: static analyses, and perhaps a bit of penetration testing just prior to meeting a deployment deadline.

Penetration Testing 184

Penetration Testing Digital transformation Software Architecture 184

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

We’ve arrived at a critical juncture: to enable the full potential of the Internet of Everything, attack surface expansion must be slowed and ultimately reversed. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

Cyber threats 204

Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Threat Detection 204

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Network design and architecture. These will sit on the public internet or companies’ intranet and be most exposed to threats. More complex architectures may be needed depending on the industry or the data. Run external and internal penetration tests to see if any holes exist and quickly execute remediation plans.

Cybersecurity 104

Cybersecurity Backups Social Engineering Architecture 104

Herjavec Group

MARCH 24, 2022

Internet-facing architecture that is being ASV scanned has grown more complex over the last years with the implementation of HTTPS load balancers, web application firewalls, deep packet inspection capable intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS) systems, and next-gen firewalls. Ensure that all of the above that do remain in web page *.html

Architecture 98

Architecture Penetration Testing Firewall eCommerce 98

eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Testing must be performed to verify that resources have been installed, configured, integrated, and secured without error or gap in security. Active Vulnerability Detection Vulnerability scans and penetration testing will be performed [quarterly] and after significant changes to resources to test for unknown vulnerabilities.

Penetration Testing 108

Penetration Testing Risk Firmware Software 108

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

Penetration Testing 96

Penetration Testing Network Security Risk Data breaches 96

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

These complex multi-location entities often deploy local networks, virtual computing environments, cloud infrastructure, and a variety of devices that classify into the internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) categories. Some even deploy applications, web servers, and containers.

Penetration Testing 96

Penetration Testing IoT Engineering Risk 96

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. We live in a world where we have nearly three Internet-connected devices for every human on the planet.

IoT 167

IoT Encryption Authentication Penetration Testing 167

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). Implement a zero trust architecture (ZTA) to prevent unauthorized access to data and services. Make access control enforcement as granular as possible.

Ransomware 60

Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 60

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. By ensuring that only people with appropriate access permissions may use the system, remote access security guards against threats and illegal access.

Passwords 90

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 90

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

Telecommunications 96

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 96

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to the attackers, this was a configuration issue on an access point T-Mobile used for testing. The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. This was not a sophisticated attack. Josh Shaul, CEO, Allure Security.

Mobile 307

Mobile Data breaches Authentication Accountability 307

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The ASVS lists 14 controls: Architecture, design, and threat modeling. Additionally, the ASVS notes it can be applied to the following use cases: Security architecture guide. Guide for automated unit and integration tests. Center for Internet Security (CIS) Control 16: Application Software Security. Authentication.

Software 57

Software Architecture Risk Penetration Testing 57

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2020

These processes support a “fail fast” approach to prototyping and testing: pour everything into quickly deploying minimally viable software to learn where it works or fails, and then iterate and remediate on the fly, keeping one eye on security. It struck me that his is very likely what the elite hacking groups are standing by to do.

Software 134

Software Penetration Testing Financial Services Hacking 134

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2019

But that assignment led Fida and Perez to re-architecture the platform around graph databases and knowledge graphs. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW An early version of their platform was already live. Talk more soon.

Digital transformation 113

Digital transformation Cyber Risk Risk Penetration Testing 113

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

A firewall policy is a set of rules and standards designed to control network traffic between an organization’s internal network and the internet. Implement Regular Testing Perform routine vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and rule reviews to maintain the firewall’s continued effectiveness.

Firewall 103

Firewall Penetration Testing DNS Network Security 103

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

APIs share data and enable communication between everything connected to the internet. API testing ensures that these connections work as intended and that the information carried by APIs remains secure. What is API testing? API testing is a type of software testing that tests application programming interfaces (APIs).

Penetration Testing 40

Penetration Testing Software Internet Internet 40

SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

Among the findings are nine vulnerabilities that operate as “network pivots,” where attackers targeted VPNs, firewalls and other internet-facing technologies to gain initial access.

Penetration Testing 64

Penetration Testing Firewall Technology Media 64

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 attacker was able to exploit an internet-facing server that exposed multiple sensitive ports.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware Encryption Passwords Accountability 90

Fox IT

MARCH 19, 2020

A while back during a penetration test of an internal network, we encountered physically segmented networks. These networks contained workstations joined to the same Active Directory domain, however only one network segment could connect to the internet. The name of the pipe as well as the architecture can be configured.

Accountability 74

Accountability Architecture Penetration Testing Authentication 74

eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Agent-Server: The scanner installs agent software on the target host in an agent-server architecture. See the Best Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners External Scans External scans identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s internet-facing assets.

Software 95

Software Authentication Risk Internet 95

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 12, 2021

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). IoT (Internet of Things) Security. Security Architecture. In short, cybersecurity is a vast domain and you can go as meta as you want with your specialization.

Cybersecurity 88

Cybersecurity Government IoT Penetration Testing 88

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

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.

Insurance 61

Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 61

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Vulnerability testing, patching, and updates also are the responsibility of the IaaS customer. The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides access to hardened images , CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks as guidance for deployments. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening.

Backups 128

Backups Firewall Encryption Software 128

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

Network Security 96

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 96

SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many used browsers that they were accustomed to, not browsers of choice, or default browsers set by organizations, such as the Internet Explorer. Applications have become more complex, their architecture better. At the time, browsers were full of vulnerabilities, offered bad user experience and were generally insecure.

Cybercrime 137

Cybercrime Banking Malware Ransomware 137

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Understand that until the mid 1990s interconnectivity via the internet was largely academic. To be good at digital forensics, to be a digital Sherlock Holmes, you need to understand systems architecture. In my character, I like to research things, so basically I started with penetration testing, and I still do that.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Encryption Ransomware Passwords 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. and similar features will often be unwatched.

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Thanks to Robert, who leads our penetration testing team, for suggesting a Kali theme that looks like Windows to the casual view, we have created the Kali Undercover theme. Perfect for those situations where you are working in a closed-off environment with no Internet access. From your phone. " VERSION_ID="2019.4"

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Firmware Architecture Internet 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

The domain name system (DNS) is basically a directory of addresses for the internet. This attack relies on a client-server architecture and consists of using other protocols such as TCP or SSH to tunnel malware through DNS requests. Read next: Best Penetration Testing Tools. DNS tunneling. It relies on a new port (e.g.

DNS 137

DNS Penetration Testing Encryption Architecture 137

eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

These modifications may involve the addition of new equipment, the deployment of a new architecture, software updates, network configurations, or any other significant changes to the IT environment. Cloud scanners use internet connection to scan multiple networks at the pace of available bandwidth, making them more flexible and scalable.

Authentication 68

Authentication Penetration Testing Risk Software 68

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know. Firewalls should be hardened to close unneeded ports.

DNS 112

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 112

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Deploy Anti-DDoS Architecture : Design resources so that they will be difficult to find or attack effectively or if an attack succeeds, it will not take down the entire organization. Applications and websites can be hardened using application security tools or penetration tests to probe for vulnerabilities or coding oversights.

DDOS 124

DDOS Firewall DNS Architecture 124

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Managing unpatchable vulnerabilities provides revenue generating opportunities for MSPs and MSSPs through IT architecture designs, additional tools, and services to monitor or control unpatchable vulnerabilities.

Penetration Testing 92

Penetration Testing Marketing Social Engineering Engineering 92

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. SaaS providers deliver software applications over the internet, with users focusing on using the software without managing the underlying infrastructure or platform.

Encryption 112

Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 112

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

Because many powerful SQL injection tools are available open-source , your organization must test your applications before strangers do. . Also Read: Best Penetration Testing Software for 2021. . It’s best to assume internet-connected applications are not secure. Perform Regular Auditing and Penetration Testing.

Penetration Testing 117

Penetration Testing Firewall Software Accountability 117