eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2022

No longer is traffic inside the network automatically presumed to be from authorized and authenticated sources. And many users now work outside the safety of the network. Many don’t even use corporate networks to reach cloud resources, which also exist outside the defenses of corporate networks. Zero Trust Defined.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

It also feeds into the larger argument for adopting a zero-trust architecture , a methodology that essentially assumes that no user or devices trying to connect to the network can be trusted until they’re authenticated and verified. ” Most Devices Communicate in Plaintext. ” Protective Steps to Take.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to the PCI Council, the enhanced requirements promote security as a continuous process while adding flexibility for different methodologies. Install and maintain network security controls. Apply secure configurations to all system components. Identify users and authenticate access to system components.

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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. Furthermore, technological solutions must be in place to prevent the copy and relocation of PAN data. If using just passwords for authentication, service providers must change customer passwords every 90 days.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers. “The good news is that the same techniques we recommend to keep most organizations’ systems and networks secure still apply here. . ” Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Here are the top Twitter accounts to follow for the latest commentary, research, and much-needed humor in the ever-evolving information security space. Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 27, 2019

On the other hand, spending on IT security continues to take up a greater share of budgets as businesses try to protect more applications, data and services which are increasingly run from the cloud. In fact, Gartner predicts the global spend on information security will surpass $124 billion this year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Colonial Pipeline hackers gained entry to the company’s computer network through a VPN that wasn’t using multifactor authentication, using a leaked password found on the dark web. And the cybersecurity technology currently on the market is promising more than they can deliver. An attack will happen – it’s just a matter of when.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

. “As of January 2022, the FBI has identified at least 52 entities across 10 critical infrastructure sectors affected by RagnarLocker ransomware, including entities in the critical manufacturing, energy, financial services, government, and information technology sectors,” reads the FBI’s flash alert.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Members of specific teams are typically assigned security responsibilities in the company’s security policies and procedures, which communicate expectations such as: DevOps or IT teams patch systems according to risk-based, agreed-upon timelines. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2022

.” Cybersecurity agencies urge critical infrastructure network defenders to harden their systems to mitigate potential cyber threats. Enforce multifactor authentication. Secure and monitor remote desktop protocol and other risky services. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Geyer attributes the growing number of bugs to “the long depreciation period of equipment in critical infrastructure environments” as well as “technology obsolescence.” Moreover, “many water utilities are small entities and are under-resourced, making the challenge of developing a robust security program that much more challenging.”. “In

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Recent innovations in the attack technology, like the “BlackLotus” UEFI rootkit , have ensured that rootkits are still a very present danger to modern networks and devices. Schultz and Edward Ray and their chapter of the Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition, Volume 2 for some expert guidance.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It can be customised to fit different organisation sizes and industries, making it a versatile tool for enhancing security in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. It is capable of dealing with the larger challenges like People, Processes, Technology, and Data (PPTD), that controls in general are designed to address.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Successful implementation of a circuit-level gateway defends against unrestricted communication, which can enable network probing, malware delivery, and other attacks. CLGs can be combined with threat feeds to inform security policies that block known-malicious URLs and IP addresses.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

As your environment evolves, part of applying Zero Trust is going back and reassessing everything you are doing on a regular basis to ensure it complies with the principles of Zero Trust and covers all your software and technology assets. Specifically, use strong forms of authentication, such as multi-factor authentication.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 17, 2021

Market Leader in Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). HG Managed Security Services can be consumed independently or packaged into a complete Security-as-a-Service offering. HG Security Engineering . HG Mana ged Detection & Response (MDR) . Operate ?- Identity Managed Services. .

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 28, 2023

XDR (eXtended Detection and Response) Integrations At Black Hat USA 2023, Cisco Secure was the official Mobile Device Management, DNS (Domain Name Service) and Malware Analysis Provider. We also deployed ThousandEyes for Network Assurance. The plugin installs a flow sensor within a docker container.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2021

It allows sensitive information exposure without authentication.” “Specifically, users should: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet. ” continues the alert. ” states CISA.

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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Confidentiality The confidentiality criteria address the protection of confidential information, including, but not limited to, financial documentation, proprietary technologies, customer information, and business plans. Data encryption is a good measure for protecting the confidentiality of your information.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

million in information technology expenses $1.3 million in consulting fees potentially for IT including $987k earned by World Wide Technology, a St.Louis IT services provider, and $306k for Accenture. million patient’s information caused by a third party tracker installed on the Kaiser patient portal.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

” But the security community and other technology leaders have started raising the alarm, worried about the program’s potential to write malware and spread mis- and disinformation. Security pros of ChatGPT AI can be a powerful tool for cybersecurity and information technology professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

transport layer security) has long been the standard. For data at rest, there are multiple mechanisms and technologies, including file-based and full disk encryption options. Ultimately, FDE is about securing an enterprise environment’s endpoints. Encrypted data involves both data in transit and data at rest. ESET PROTECT.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Things change so fast in the world of cybersecurity that a long period of experience in a particular technology may not even be possible, so it’s important to bear this in mind and be flexible with recruitment requirements.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

They are two different tools, each essential in their own way and critical for chief information security officers (CISOs) to keep their infrastructure safe. Bug bounty programs have become increasingly common and are used by top technology companies.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, one survey found that 83% of professionals working in information security experienced a phishing attack last year. Your employees probably receive phishing emails regularly, which represents a major threat to your network security. Remember, the incident response plan should never be a stagnant document.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

And they traced the cybersecurity failures to a lack of leadership and a vacant Chief Information Security Officer role: "The problems started at the top: Twitter had not had a chief information security officer (“CISO”) since December 2019, seven months before the Twitter Hack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Also Read: Remote Work Security | Top Priorities & Projects for 2021.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. Rockingham County, North Carolina.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They are some of the biggest names in technology and cybersecurity. However, SecureWorld has picked off 10 quotes that speak to the state of information security and the mindset of these leaders from corporate America. And this week, they testified in front of the U.S. The hearings, like most in Congress, lasted hours.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

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. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.]

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

When we started our identity management journey… we were struggling with defining it,” admitted Greg McCarthy, chief information security officer with the city of Boston. “We Coleman also encouraged the use of single sign-on, multi-factor authentication and privileged access management.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 25, 2021

I find similar with compliance, when done properly, compliance is a natural outcome of good security, but if you find yourself just checking boxes, it may be time to find somewhere else to work. What has been the impact of the pandemic? I believe in continual recruiting. Speak in terms that appeal to those business leaders.

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