The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. One of the major advantages of storing data in the cloud is that you and your staff have the ability to access information anywhere and at any time – but this does come with its own risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

Conduct risk assessments and penetration tests to determine the organization’s attack surface and what tools, processes and skills are in place to defend against attacks. Data Backup. Be sure to use controls that prevent online backups from becoming encrypted by ransomware. Initial Assessments. Least Privilege.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. This is a generic version of the scope, which should define what will be monitored and tested for vulnerability identification.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. 50% cloud targets.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Implement a robust backup strategy that includes both onsite and offsite backups.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Remember to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on accounts wherever it is available, especially on accounts that have financial information such as online banking, credit card, and retirement accounts. Backups have your back: Use the 3-2- 1 rule as a guide to backing up your data. Establish a unique password for each account.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential. This is where risk assessment tools and frameworks come into play.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats pose a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. It provides a structured approach to assess and manage cybersecurity risks, allowing organizations to align their security efforts with business objectives. Data Defense Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Logins without multi-factor authentication. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Enable multi-factor authentication. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware? Test your ability to restore from backups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. Test both security and policies for effectiveness. We should use multi-factor authentication. More likely, a decryption tool is not an option, so we can next check if we have available backups through System Restore. Simple Ransomware Recovery.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

The organization leverages on the Microsoft Kerberos Authentication framework to promote single sign-on (SSO) handshake and minimize single point of failure. The Kerberos System has helped a great deal in reducing administrative bottlenecks and promoting multi factor authentication (MFA) following the Challenge Handshake strings in Kerberos.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The #StopRansomware guide is set up as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover from them, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS communicates in plain text and, without modification, DNS assumes that all information it receives is accurate, authentic, and authoritative. To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. MFA methods should be carefully selected.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. The security measures that AppSec requires depends on the type of application and risks involved. How Does Application Security Work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) further increases security by forcing users to submit many pieces of identification before getting access. Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most small businesses typically don’t have the proper security measures in place because they don’t know they’re at risk of cyberthreats, or they don’t know how to protect themselves. This leaves a company’s network, emails, computers, and mobile devices at risk of compromise—especially its website.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2023

or face the risk of authenticated users (think of standard e-commerce customers) achieving total control of websites by exploiting Broken Access Control — the most severe of OWASP’s Top 10 risks. Proceed at your own risk! Websites running Elementor Pro 3.11.6 com/wp-admin/? Remove all unnecessary or unused software.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Are the directors of a company hit by a cyberattack liable for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. As the risk of a cyberattack grows, it is pivotal to consider whether the directors of a company hit by a ransomware attack, for example, can bear any liability for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They targeted a TeamViewer account that didn’t have multi-factor authentication enabled and ran in the background of an administrator’s computer. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk. Penetration tests and good practices can prevent those flaws. Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, ultimately the customer will hold the full risk and responsibility for proper implementation of their security obligations. Clients should enable controls such as encryption or data loss prevention (DLP) tools to ensure the integrity of data hosted in the cloud as well as to mitigate the risk of data theft. Data backup.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Last Wednesday, an anonymous individual published a file online containing the entirety of twitch.tv’s source code, information about twitch’s internal services and development tools, penetration testing reports and tools, and payouts to prominent Twitch streamers. Principle One: Zero Trust. Principle Two: Least Privilege.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Institute stringent password policies across all media management platforms , including mandated password complexity, frequent rotation, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Conduct periodic simulated phishing tests and network penetration tests to gauge staff resilience to realistic attempts at breaches and theft.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Key features of network security: Network monitoring and management tools Access control and authentication systems Data encryption and decryption methods Firewall technology Regular security audits 2. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article looks at the top IoT security solutions, current commercial features, associated risks, and considerations for organizations choosing an IoT vendor. IoT Device Risks and Vulnerabilities IoT Security: Not Going Away. Read more : Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Browser isolation is a security concept in which a user’s web traffic is isolated in a virtual machine, hosted web browser, or some other manner to prevent malicious activities from reaching the end user; thereby lowering the general risk of web browsing. Cobalt Strike has a native capability to specify a proxy and credentials if known.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

See below the evidence found on one host of remote service creation by PsExec with authentication completed from multiple infected hosts. Measures for mitigating the risk of such an attack may vary depending on the technology used by the company.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

How to Protect Against Social Engineering Attacks Organizations can protect themselves against social engineering attacks by educating employees about the risks, enabling multi-factor authentication, and implementing security policies that require verification of any requests for sensitive information or actions.

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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. An MSP knows that if they betray their customer’s trust, they risk having their reputation actively attacked by the burned customer. How Do MSPs Work?

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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. An MSP knows that if they betray their customer’s trust, they risk having their reputation actively attacked by the burned customer. How Do MSPs Work?

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

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. In my character, I like to research things, so basically I started with penetration testing, and I still do that. So what led Paula into forensics?

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So basically, we deliver custom penetration tests. VAMOSI: So obtaining user credentials or finding a flaw in the authentication, that gets you inside. So this is an attack for multi-factor authentication. JANUSZKIEWICZ: Cqure is a company that I established almost 15 years ago, and I started only by myself.

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