CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount. This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

If you haven’t verified that internal Ray resources reside safely behind rigorous network security controls, run the Anyscale tools to locate exposed resources now. AI Experts Lack Security Expertise Anyscale assumes the environment is secure just as AI researchers also assume Ray is secure.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This allows you to determine which risks to eliminate first based on various factors, including their criticality and vulnerability threat levels, as well as classification. Findings are used to get a clear idea of the risks, factors, and threats levels. Phase Five: Remediation During this phase the reports are used to patch flaws.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security. What Is IaaS Security?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Password manager : Stores passwords securely, enforces quality, permits safe internal and external sharing, and ties into HR software for effective off-boarding of users. Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. This can disrupt the seamless functioning of other devices within the same network.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Known Disruption & Damages Ransomware attackers used stolen credentials to access a Change Healthcare Citrix portal setup without any multi-factor authentication (MFA) protection. Ascension lost $2.66

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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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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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The attacker can then use this passphrase to de-authenticate the original client and connect with the access point in its place. Advanced Security for Advanced Threats. At this point, aWIPS identifies the de-authentication attack and creates an alert so IT and the network can take action. De-authentication attacks.

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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. Every connected network needs proper security elements in place to help keep that network protected.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

It is handy for users, as they don’t have to remember the IP address for each service, but it does not come without security risks and vulnerabilities. Also read: New DNS Spoofing Threat Puts Millions of Devices at Risk. It can prevent DNS spoofing with authentication. DNS tunneling. Protecting DNS with DNSCrypt.

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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. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This has given rise to a large number of open source security tools. They take care of all aspects of the management of security in open source components, examine dependencies, fix bugs in code, and lower risk. The editors of eSecurity Planet find the following 20 open source security tools to be particularly useful.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

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. Haddix continues to provide his insights while serving as the Head of Security and Risk Management for Ubisoft. Street @jaysonstreet.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Conduct regular network security assessments to stay up to date on compliance standards and regulations. These should include performing penetration tests and vulnerability scans to ensure the knowledge and level of current system and security protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

To be able to run that script, the hackers had to compromise the network first. They targeted a TeamViewer account that didn’t have multi-factor authentication enabled and ran in the background of an administrator’s computer. They downloaded tools to scan the network and open the SSH connection.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Other vulnerabilities cannot be patched and will require coordination between IT, cybersecurity, and app developers to protect those exposed vulnerabilities with additional resources that mitigate, or reduce, the risk of exploitation. Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.), How to Find Patches.

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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. Successful cyberattacks often start at the “network perimeter”.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Network Security: Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from unauthorized access or attacks. It includes the use of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

HCLTech continues to develop the AppScan software , which now offers five different versions: AppScan CodeSweep (free), AppScan Standard (DAST), AppScan Source (SAST), AppScan Enterprise (SAST, DAST, IAST, and risk management), and AppScan on Cloud (SAST, DAST, IAST, and SCA).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

They lay a foundation for continuous network security updates and improvements. Then, review your firewall rules and whether they’re still a good fit for your security infrastructure and overall network security. Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

This includes establishing explicit goals for your organization, such as improving security posture or reducing risk. Depending on your organization and its security needs, this could involve running vulnerability scans on all your assets or prioritizing certain assets based on their potential exposure and importance.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Implementing these best practices will not only protect DNS but also network security in general because properly protected DNS can also protect email, endpoints, and other network systems from attack. Since these protocols do not cost money to implement, these will usually be the first steps taken to improve DNS security.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

Beyond financial exchange, permissionless blockchains offer strong security through decentralization, and potential use cases include identity verification, voting, and fundraising. Since the 1970s, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) has offered encryption , authentication, bootstrapping, and digital signatures to secure digital communications.

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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. Jump to: Consideration for Choosing an IoT Security Solution Top IoT Security Vendors and Solutions What Are IoT Security Solutions?

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Excluding in this discussion threats due to natural disasters, we can classify the man-made risk, to which an information system is subject, into intentional threats or unintentional threats due to negligence or inexperience. Businesses need to protect themselves from these threats, which can put both applications and assets at serious risk.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Performing a complete scan with authentication, which entails giving valid login credentials, may increase the number of CVE findings identified.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

It tracks APIs on a global scale for their innovation potential as well as their security, legal, and operational constraints. By providing a proxy layer for backend services, Apigee offers an abstraction for backend service APIs, ensuring security, rate limiting, quotas, analytics, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Choosing Which Type of Vulnerability Scan to Run Bottom Line: Types of Vulnerability Scans Host-based Scans Host-based vulnerability scanning is aimed at evaluating vulnerabilities on specific hosts within an organization’s network.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

Another aspect of PCI DSS certification are scans, via an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and penetration test results. apply secure configurations to all system components. protect cardholder data with strong cryptography during transmission over open, public networks. develop and maintain secure systems and software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Cloud providers continue to enable more stringent default security for their tools and may also offer tools to support a customer’s security obligations. However, ultimately the customer will hold the full risk and responsibility for proper implementation of their security obligations. Access security controls.

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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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