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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

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Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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7 Ransomware Protection Tips to Help You Secure Data in 2022

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2 Backup your data. 3 Enable multi-factor authentication. If you have ever had to sign in to your email and then insert a code sent to your phone to verify your identity, you are already familiar with multi-factor authentication. 4 Switch off wireless connections when they are not in use. 5 Make use of windows firewall.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. Penetration testers will try to bypass firewalls , test routers, evade intrusion detection and prevention systems ( IPS/IDS ), scan for ports and proxy services, and look for all types of network vulnerabilities. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

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Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Upgrade your router if it does not support WPA3.

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CIS 18 Critical Security Controls Version 8

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Individuals can use a configuration review scanner and authenticated scans to monitor the security of their operating systems automatically and make sure they aren’t affected by malware. Critical Security Control 8: Audit Log Management This control refers to audit logs for firewalls, network devices, servers, and hosts.

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Vulnerability Management Policy Template

eSecurity Planet

Unauthenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view the systems from the perspective of an external hacker and authenticated vulnerability scans should be conducted to view systems from the perspective of a hacker with stolen credentials. Related systems, software, and processes should also be noted for the vulnerability.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.