eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

DLP integrates procedures, technology, and people to effectively detect and prevent sensitive data leaks. Blocking data access, limiting user privileges, or terminating suspicious processes are all examples of actions that can be taken to reinforce security standards and reduce the risk of data breaches or unauthorized disclosures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Cloud services often provide strong encryption technologies to protect stored data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. It provides full cloud security management, reducing risks and protecting assets. Effective CWP techniques mitigate both external and internal risks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed. Risk assessments and gap analysis of existing security controls provide strategic and technical evaluations of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy to determine if critical assets are sufficiently protected.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. The prioritization process may also consider relevant remediation methods such as patching, configuration modifications, or implementing security best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Your first line of defense against threats is a well-informed staff.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Access restrictions, network settings, and security group rules are all at risk of misconfiguration. Security misconfigurations can have serious effects, ranging from the exposure of sensitive data to illegal access. Using network security solutions like firewalls and intrusion detection systems gives an extra layer of defense.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): IDS and IPS both monitor network traffic for signs of suspicious or malicious activity, with IDS identifying security risks and IPS actively preventing them. Here are some examples of hybrid cloud security architectures.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

The cloud, remote workforces and IoT and mobile devices have blurred network boundaries and reduced the effectiveness of traditional perimeter security. Technologies like FWaaS, SD-WAN and secure access service edge ( SASE ) have evolved to protect these expanding virtual networks. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

NIST continues to encourage the development of lightweight cryptography that can be used in constrained environments and researchers also continue to explore new types of hardware (microchips, architecture, etc.) In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Continuity of Operations Security is connected with continuity for firms that use cloud services. Cloud security measures limit risks associated with data loss or service outages, allowing operations to continue smoothly even during unexpected problems. This increases user and service provider trust.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The “Shift Left Security” strategy promotes early security integration into your Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process. You may examine container images for misconfigurations, malware , IAM risks, lateral movement concerns, and sensitive data exposure.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the common model was to have the vast majority of employees within the office and in a controlled technology environment. Hybrid Work Model.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By confirming user identities and implementing access rules, ALGs prevent illegal access and secure sensitive resources. This guarantees that only authorized users may access network resources, lowering the risk of data breaches and illegal activities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

With the variety of images and sources that organizations use when getting started with containers, it can be difficult to detect every abnormality or risk from the outset, especially if your team has little experience with this type of technology.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack. SASE provides an edge security solution that addresses these challenges without the bottlenecks of traditional virtual private network (VPN) solutions. What Are the SASE Benefits?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Multi-tenant cloud environments can present greater security challenges than dedicated private cloud environments, and as with all cloud models, the customer is responsible for a good portion of that security. We’ll take a look at the risks and controls needed to secure multi-tenant cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Heimdal Security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

However, tagged VLANs are more difficult to configure, and configuration errors can lead to new security vulnerabilities. Security concerns arise due to shared broadcast domains among VLANs and all VLAN devices and users. However, untagged VLANs are less vulnerable to VLAN hopping risks and misconfigurations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Information technology (IT) MSPs typically provide the easiest path to better cybersecurity because they focus completely on the effective implementation of basic IT infrastructure. Every organization should understand and consider the flexibility offered by outsourcing to one or more MSPs as part of their IT operations and security strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Information technology (IT) MSPs typically provide the easiest path to better cybersecurity because they focus completely on the effective implementation of basic IT infrastructure. Every organization should understand and consider the flexibility offered by outsourcing to one or more MSPs as part of their IT operations and security strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. Regular assessments, modifications, and security measures help create a comprehensive, multi-layered security plan.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 2, 2019

And those cloud services are hosting an ever-increasing amount of sensitive data—according to our 2019 Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, the number of files with sensitive data shared in the cloud has increased 53% year over year. Figure 1: Simplified architecture for Unified Cloud Edge.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

National Bureau of Standards (now the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST) made a public request for potential ciphers. The NIST and the US National Security Agency (NSA) started to release algorithms and resources in 2022 against quantum threats.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This includes using cloud-native principles, services, architecture, and DevOps processes to build scalable, flexible, and resilient systems. However, UST’s recent report also indicates that 95% of IT and business decision-makers encountered challenges in their cloud-native technology adoption in 2023.

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