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

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Here we’ll discuss penetration testing types, methods, and determining which tests to run.

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How to Perform a Firewall Audit in 11 Steps (+Free Checklist)

eSecurity Planet

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Auditing your firewall is one of the most important steps to ensuring it’s still equipped to protect the perimeter of your business’ network.

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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Three Ways to Protect Unfixable Security Risks

eSecurity Planet

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. A report from this year estimates that 53% of connected medical devices have an identified critical risk. This includes 73% of IV pumps and most laboratory devices.

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GUEST ESSAY – A primer on ‘WAAP’ – an approach to securing APIs at the web app layer

The Last Watchdog

Of course, there are common vulnerabilities between APIs and web applications, like buffer overflows, SQL injections, and broken authentication. WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs setting rules based on IP addresses, and monitoring traffics to block malicious IPs. Tool limitations.

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How To Make Your Website Safer For Users And Websites That Hold Business Data And Information

IT Security Guru

Use Strong Passwords and Authentication Ensure that all users, especially administrators, use strong, unique passwords. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an additional layer of security. By implementing the strategies outlined above, businesses can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and cyber attacks.

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Retail giant Home Depot agrees to a $17.5 million settlement over 2014 data breach

Security Affairs

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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