eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 96

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources. Design and align to consistent, secure core reference architectures easily managed and scaled to meet business requirements.

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Ransomware Architecture Engineering Threat Detection 128

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

The certification covers active defense, defense in depth, access control, cryptography, defensible network architecture and network security, incident handling and response, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, security policy, IT risk management, virtualization and cloud security , and Windows and Linux security.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing System Administration Cyber Attacks 119

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.

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Ransomware Encryption Passwords Accountability 96

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2022

See the Best Penetration Testing Tools. Common operations like enumerating services, cracking passwords, intercepting HTTP requests, or even analyzing malware do not necessarily require a pentesting OS. Support is available for various architectures and platforms, such as x86, ARM, Cloud, Mobile Android.

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Penetration Testing Architecture Cybersecurity Hacking 129

Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Architectural vulnerabilities. Examples: Accidentally deleting an important file; Entering a password in a crowded environment; Not checking the address of an email sender. Conduct penetration testing once in a while. Procedural vulnerabilities are harder to detect because you need to assess all the business processes.

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Cybersecurity Antivirus Penetration Testing Software 52

Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Not using easy to decrypt passwords or the same password for multiple accounts. 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.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Digital transformation Risk 97

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.,

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 58

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?

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Penetration Testing Network Security Risk Data breaches 98

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.

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Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 61

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. This is the type of incident that could have been identified as a risk by a properly scoped penetration test and detected with the use of internal network monitoring tools. For T-Mobile, this is the sixth major breach since 2018.

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Mobile Data breaches Authentication Accountability 306

Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2021

Hardcoded secrets have always been a problem in organizations and are one of the first things I look for during a penetration test. When developers write secrets such as passwords and API keys directly into source code, these secrets can make their way to public repos or application packages, then into an attacker’s hands.

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Passwords Penetration Testing Authentication Architecture 52

NopSec

AUGUST 22, 2013

Unified VRM can help in mimicking the most advanced penetration testing techniques which are instrumental in testing security incident response procedures. A well-structured vulnerability management / penetration testing process can help customize the incident response procedures to meet the organizations’ business goals.

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Penetration Testing Engineering Wireless Firewall 40

Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2021

We recently worked with one of the largest hospitals in Canada to enhance their Privileged Access Management strategy as they adopted a new, high-security architecture. Administrators were leaving password hashes behind on remote endpoints. We needed to create a solution where domain administrators didn’t know the passwords.

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Architecture Healthcare Penetration Testing Passwords 111

SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Implement reference architectures based on the security patterns. Enable the capability to perform static and dynamic code scanning and penetration testing using a self-service approach, especially focusing on the vulnerabilities that can really be exploited at runtime.

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Penetration Testing DNS Technology CISO 78

Kali Linux

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Kali Linux includes metapackages for password cracking, software-defined radio, wireless, web applications, and more but if you have specific needs (like most people), it’s quick and easy to define your own metapackages, which we will show in this post. This metapackage depends on the tools I install most often.

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Architecture Penetration Testing Wireless Passwords 52

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.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 133

Kali Linux

JANUARY 29, 2018

If you haven’t jumped in for whatever reason, we want to introduce you to the plethora of resources we’ve made available to help you master Kali Linux, the penetration testing distribution. Don’t worry, this isn’t a sales pitch.

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Penetration Testing Encryption Firewall Social Engineering 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB assesses cryptocurrency exchanges’ security with criteria such as level of technical security, the reliability of storage of keys, passwords, and personal data of customers. Group-IB also evaluates exchanges’ infrastructure and architecture in order to understand ways to counter potential threats.

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Insurance Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Marketing 61

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 119

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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Penetration Testing Encryption Ransomware Passwords 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cloud providers may provide access to log files that track access to the level of cloud services provided for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, licensed cloud tools, or other provided cloud architecture. Cloud customers determine the password requirements and multi-factor authentication (MFA) controls suitable to verify access or identity to cloud resources.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Software 127

eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Agent-Server: The scanner installs agent software on the target host in an agent-server architecture. It then scans the scanned systems and devices for known vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, weak passwords, and other security concerns. These plugins include tests for a variety of vulnerabilities, exploits, and security flaws.

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Software Authentication Risk Internet 98

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.

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 108

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. . Therefore encryption and hashing passwords, confidential data, and connection strings are of the utmost importance. .

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Penetration Testing Firewall Software Accountability 116

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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Authentication Architecture Firewall Threat Detection 108

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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Authentication Passwords Accountability Government 100

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

They sneak around the fringes of the enterprise, seeking a way inside, which they might accomplish by tricking a user into clicking on a malicious link, opening an infected attachment or providing credentials and passwords, or perhaps by hacking an unpatched or zero-day vulnerability. Read next: Best Incident Response Tools and Software.

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Technology Passwords Architecture IoT 131

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penetration testing and breach and attack simulations can also be used to actively locate vulnerabilities. While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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Firmware Firewall Passwords Risk 145

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

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. Is there cybersecurity training on best practices, including setting strong passwords in accordance with the organization’s policy?

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 97

Zigrin Security

APRIL 12, 2023

Even with careful attention, SQL injection vulnerability in input field name will be probably missed whether manually sql injection test conducted or scanned with most of the tools. This is why it’s good to conduct white box penetration testing or cybersecurity research.

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Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Authentication Software 52

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. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work?

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Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 98

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. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work?

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Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 96

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. The Importance of Encryption. Uses of Encryption.

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Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 138

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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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2021

Using a strong, unique password is a simple thing, but people consistently fail to do so. A penetration test, or a red team exercise, is one way to accomplish this. Yet manual testing has drawbacks. Namely, such tests are expensive and thus generally episodic in nature.

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Cyber Risk Risk Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 79