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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network.

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How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

SC Magazine

You really want to try to limit the level of information you share because everything you put in that out-of-office reply can be used to provide context or make a social engineering attack even more convincing, said Tim Sadler, co-founder and CEO at Tessian. At the end of the day, promoting security awareness is paramount.

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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent

IT Security Guru

Awareness about the Importance of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is vital in keeping safe both organisations and individuals. Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. I remember when I set out in IT Architecture and was making the switch to Cybersecurity.

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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Investing in security awareness training has a bottom line impact. Arndt continued: " Organizations need to rekindle more significant resource allocations toward security awareness and training efforts. Can our current security tools address this issue, and if not, why? SIEM, SOAR)?

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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide & Steps

eSecurity Planet

Gray box pentest In gray box tests, also known as translucent tests, the organization gives some information to the pentesters but does not provide full disclosure of the architecture. Red and blue teams In all these three types of pentests, security teams and penetration testers engage in what is known as a red-blue team strategy.

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Meet the 2021 SC Awards judges

SC Magazine

Daniel Lieber is the president of Innovative Ideas Unlimited, with 25 years of experience in advanced computing security. He has actively worked with global organizations, banks, governments, security companies and law enforcement. His expertise is in social engineering, technology, security algorithms and business.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Why It Matters Network segmentation is a powerful approach for mitigating potential threats and ensuring a safe, well-organized network architecture. In the event of a breach, segmentation improves security by blocking lateral movement.

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