SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

In a blog by the Bitdefender Antispam Lab, the researchers said most of the emails use COVID-19 as a way to dupe users into clicking on a bogus document. King added that all those controls will fail from time to time, so security teams need to invest in security awareness training so users can quickly recognize the signs of a phish.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

“Once again, we are seeing how modern cyber crime is targeting more than just individuals or small organizations,” observes Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. These attacks are no longer a nuisance, but instead represent a real and significant threat to our national security. Simple techniques.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Security awareness programs for all employees. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Looking for email authentication and security software? The post EasyDMARC VS Proofpoint DMARC appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post EasyDMARC VS Proofpoint DMARC appeared first on EasyDMARC.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Using this information, last year I wrote a blog summing up the nine top of mind issues I believed will most impact CISOs as we headed into 2022. For more practical advice on this topic, I also wrote a blog on some of the challenges and opportunities within the cyber liability insurance market back in June which you can read here.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

government agencies, over the past month using authentication tokens forged with the stolen MSA key. ” MSA Key Used to Breach Azure AD Leveraging the validation error, the hackers were able to use the stolen consumer-level key to access enterprise systems, said a Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog post.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Best practices Just two easy technology fixes can help protect against a lot of cyberattacks: multi-factor authentication and deep e-mail scanning , in which incoming emails are automatically screened to avoid phishing and problems.

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Webroot

JUNE 13, 2022

Use a password generator , enable two-factor authentication (2FA) as much as possible and don’t reuse passwords from multiple logins. If you don’t secure them, you may lose them. Invest in security awareness training : Engaging in real-world simulations will help increase your cyber know-how.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

Understanding these attacks in detail is valuable in developing and implementing tools and processes to ensure the security of your organization’s and clients’ data. Implement Strong Authentication and Authorization Solutions. Solid authentication solutions like OAuth and OpenID Connect should be integrated when feasible.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Access management is a key element of any enterprise security program. Organizations can incorporate such news into their security awareness training programs to phase out passwords where they can. Simultaneously, SSO alleviates the job of administrators.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Next-generation firewalls are well, XDRing, IPS in prevention mode, and we had 100% attainment of our security awareness weekly training podcast. Yes, we even have email encryption of all outbound messages with complete data loss prevention enabled with multi-factor authentication! Hold on, didn’t we just deploy CASB for DLP?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This blog post will explore the reasons that ransomware sanctions may fall short and what actions organizations can do to protect against ransomware. While authorities in multiple countries have issued sanctions regarding ransomware payments, the efficacy of these sanctions in actually preventing ransomware incidents is in question.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Two-factor authentication. Whether it’s via email or text message, this additional security layer should be embedded within an organization’s remote access protocols. This helps to build security awareness among users, which lessens the likelihood they will adopt shadow IT. Document your procedures.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. Consider your VPN solution, many have moved to using M365 authentication to protect this. What’s the attack?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This blog examines the escalating phishing landscape, shortcomings of common anti-phishing approaches, and why implementing a Protective DNS service as part of a layered defense provides the most effective solution. Often used to compromise executive and privileged accounts. Users still access harmful links or attachments.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Close to 2,000 security professionals in more than 80 countries overwhelmingly listed people-focused social engineering risks like phishing attacks and stolen logins as their biggest threat. SANS Institute, which gathered the data, says security awareness programmes are essential to mitigating that risk.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 16, 2022

From the simplest protections like anti-virus, multi-factor authentication, patch management software, and employee security awareness training to the most advanced features like SIEM and conditional access, adding layers provides a vital safety net should something fall through the cracks.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 3 Sensitive authentication data must now be encrypted or protected if stored before authorization. If using just passwords for authentication, service providers must change customer passwords every 90 days. Furthermore, success of all factors included in authentication must happen before authentication itself.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“The URLs don’t fit the ‘known bad’ profiles developed by simple email scanning programs, allowing them to slip through undetected,” explains a blog post today from the GreatHorn Threat Intelligence Team. Or “Play Audio.” Even with this manipulation, a domain and URL path are easily recognized by the filtration system.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Organizations should focus their security awareness and training efforts towards educating their userbases on how to differentiate between each type of phishing attack, and strive to build phishing resiliency over time using routine simulated exercises that mimic real-life attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make sure you are being thoughtful and responsible in your actions.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 3, 2022

Through these blogs, you'll have a chance to learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. Watching really good awareness content go viral through an organization. MFA (multi-factor authentication). Welcome to the first Q&A in our new SecureWorld Spotlight Series!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It has been invaluable in raising awareness of digital safety issues for a broad cross-section of people, but the issues highlighted have to go beyond October and […]. The post Why Cybersecurity Awareness Month is Every Month appeared first on Blog.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 The problem: VMware Carbon Black researchers detailed the findings in a blog post. Regular system upgrades and security audits are essential for maintaining strong defenses. CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some of the biggest names in tech are promising to spend more than $30 billion to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, from securing the supply chain and expanding the adoption of the zero trust model to growing the talent pool , ramping up security awareness and revamping parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 25, 2022

In this blog we explore how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular can mitigate these risks to get a manageable insurance cover, so they can focus on making their business thrive in today’s uncertain times.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

Strengthening security awareness stops scapegoating staff for shortcomings. A time of upheaval in the way we work has meant employees to follow the right security behaviours in vastly different circumstances. The 2021 SANS Security Awareness Report offers an interesting look back over the past year.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. A Geek Squad car is parked at Pentagon Centre, in Pentagon City, Virginia.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 9, 2019

As the security firm explains in a blog post : The bottom line… is a lack of IT administrator visibility over the apps being used within the organization. For instance, 62 percent of respondents said that their employers continue to operate without a CISO despite increased digital security awareness.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It is always a good time for zero-trust authentication and a zero trust posture throughout the organization. Spin up more security awareness training to help minimize social engineering, phishing and other user-focused attacks. This protects systems outside and inside the “castle.”. Commit to timely and near instant responses.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

Using this hijacked account, the adversaries sent phishing emails to roughly 3,000 email accounts at more than 150 different organizations, reported Microsoft blog post author Tom Burt, corporate vice president, customer security and trust. It’s not just Constant Contact, it’s all of them.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To increase the chances that the distributed security measures will be in effect, we can use a combination of three approaches: Enforce security expectations using technology to prevent insecure choices or actions.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Related: Fido champions passwordless authentication. The post GUEST ESSAY: What ‘self-sovereign-identities’ are all about — and how SSIs can foster public good appeared first on Security Boulevard. Government assistance can be essential to individual wellbeing and economic stability.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2022

As the security industry cliche goes, there’s no such thing as a silver bullet. Many professionals agree multi-factor authentication (MFA) can improve security, but a recent discovery showed that it’s no panacea either. Microsoft’s extensive blog has more details. To MFA or not to MFA, that is the question.

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Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

Use hardened internal and external DNS servers by applying Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), along with registry locking domains; looking at certificate validation; and implementing email authentication like DMARC, SPF and DKIM.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Investing in passwords, investing in people Chrysta: You’ve talked about ensuring that people are protected not just by investing in security technology, but also in human behavior and security awareness. See the video at the blog post. Humans are not the weakest link in information security.

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