eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

It is unfortunately the case that a large percentage of security breaches against cloud platforms are due to basic security negligence. Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. Encrypt your data.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The mitigation strategy should include strong access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection to prevent attacks on vehicle systems. Regular security assessment and penetration testing can also be carried out to identify potential vulnerabilities that, if exploited by cyber threats, may compromise the systems of vehicles.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to IDC’s 2021 State of Cloud Security Report , 79 percent of surveyed companies reported a cloud data breach in the last 18 months. Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The companies with a good handle on things have discovered how to leverage robust authentication and encryption regimes to help maintain the integrity of their IoT systems.”. Nearly six times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Data Breaches. Ensuring the integrity of data being transmitted to or from a device.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial.

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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. Data encryption both in transit and at rest: Patient data should be encrypted in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s columnist, Mark Wilson of BMC Mainframe Services, writes about how the pandemic has finally shifted the culture and remote pen tests on mainframes are now acceptable. Until recently, mainframe penetration testing was performed onsite for no other reason than “it’s a mainframe.” Agiorgio CreativeCommons CC BY-SA 4.0.

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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. Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments can be helpful, too. Once risks are identified, the next step is gauging their potential impact.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. These tools play a vital role in ensuring the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information, such as personal data and financial records.

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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. Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Providers oversee both the infrastructure and application, while users primarily manage data usage and access control. Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It really didn’t concern commercial organizations until the late 1990s, until the widespread use of the World Wide Web made it possible for organizations to suffer data breaches or denial of service attacks. In my character, I like to research things, so basically I started with penetration testing, and I still do that.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The attack starts by driving targets to a legitimate website and tricking them into downloading a compressed RAR file that is booby-trapped with the network penetration testing tools Cobalt Strike and SilentBreak. Yanluowang ransomware: how to recover encrypted files. Follina vulnerability in MSDT.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Web application scanners simulate many attack scenarios to discover common vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting ( XSS ), SQL injection , cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and weak authentication systems. Web app canners typically use predefined vulnerability signatures or patterns to detect existing vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

A natural myopia, but companies ignore three key hidden issues exposed by ShadowRay: AI experts lack security expertise, AI data needs encryption, and AI models need source tracking. A healthy dose of cynicism needs to be applied to the process to motivate tracking the authenticity, validity, and appropriate use of AI-influencing data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Here are several key components of an API security strategy: Authentication and Authorisation: Ensuring that only authorised users or systems can access your APIs is fundamental. And once a user or system is authenticated, it’s essential to define and enforce proper access controls and permissions.

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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. By constructing APIs thoughtfully, vulnerabilities are minimized, protecting against accidental data leaks.

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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. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Through tenures at Citrix, HP, and Bugcrowd, Jason Haddix offers his expertise in the areas of penetration testing , web application testing, static analysis, and more.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With cyberattacks and data breaches on the rise, it's become especially important for brands to ensure their assets are sufficiently safeguarded, particularly as more of their infrastructure migrates to support remote systems to cloud-based platforms and their services become more reliant on the internet.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

According to research conducted by IBM, the average cost to companies of a data breach in 2022 is US$ 4.35 And this often happens when the hacker, the so-called threat actor, starts encrypting the computer systems. million, which increases to US$ 4.54 in the case of ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penetration testing and breach and attack simulations can also be used to actively locate vulnerabilities. While a large number of PCs can be affected in any number of ways, physical access risks detection and the initial damage might be a data breach for quick financial gain. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

“When an attacker gains access to surveillance cameras, the amount of knowledge which stands to be gained could be vast and poses a very real physical security threat,” said James Smith, principal security consultant and head of penetration testing at Bridewell Consulting. Odds are more than one was breached here,” said Davisson. “I

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We should encrypt data at rest. We should use multi-factor authentication. Paying for internal assessments and penetration tests by a third party can provide fresh thinking and a level of assurance for stakeholders such as customers, the board of directors, and the insurance company that wrote our cyber insurance policy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

And network users don’t just need to be authorized — they need to be authenticated, too. Businesses need to use authentication to verify the identity of the user, and that’s where access controls come in. Authorization requires the user to view the data or use the resources on the network once they verify themselves.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2021

Ransomware groups attack companies by seizing their data and encrypting it, then demanding a ransom be paid before they release the key for decrypting the data. More recently, many groups have increased pressure on their victims, threatening to release the data on the web if the ransom isn’t paid. In her memo to U.S.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Vamosi: Whenever there’s a data breach or an attack, I look at how long the bad actor was active on the compromised network. I’m Robert Vamosi, and in this episode we’re talking about ways in which bad actors can manipulate legitimate tools to gain persistence on a site so they can steal data or encrypt it for ransom.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 21, 2022

Vamosi: Whenever there's a data breach, a ransomware attack, large security event in general, I would like to learn something about how it happened. Hanslovan: A lot of even the publicly available penetration testing or attack simulation tools have these now built in natively.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

Media scrutiny eventually leads the consumer data broker, which has since been purchased by LexisNexis, to reveal another 128,000 people had information compromised. . A DSW data breach also exposes transaction information from 1.4 The breach costs Sony more than $171 million. retailer (Polo Ralph Lauren). east coast.

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