eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

On a Sunday in February 2018, the Colorado CISO’s office set up a temporary server to test a new cloud-based business process. As CISO Debbi Blyth put it, “The server was discovered almost immediately by the attackers.” A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. Check Point.

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

The added security layer will change the underlying IP address of the VSA servers, which will be transparent for almost all customers, but will require an update to any IP whitelist for firewalls that included the Kaseya VSA server, the latest update on the Kaseya website noted. The new IP addresses can be found here.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Data Security: Airtight Backup If you don’t have a robust Data Loss Protection (DLP) plan, all your security strategy will fall apart. What you should remember when implementing your backup plan is that backups are not ransomware-proof by default.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

For example, a vulnerability in a wi-fi router firewall configuration may expose Windows 95 machines required to run manufacturing equipment. Common mitigations include, but are not limited to: Deploy mitigating security control such as a new security tool (Firewall, etc.) Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. Next generation (NGFW) or web and application firewalls (WAF) : Include DDoS protection within the large number of features and capabilities to protect network traffic.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Here’s how our solution helps with these tasks: CISO A CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is a C-level employee whose task is to oversee corporate security strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Prevent Rely solely on offline backups Disallow unnecessary file sharing. While CIOs, CISOs, and purchasing managers often make a faith-based decision on software, greater accountability in software development starting below the OS can lead to more data and risk-driven decisions. Old way New way. Gateway Compromise.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege). I’m not exaggerating: A s ecure cloud backup solution can save hours, days, months and years of your team’s work.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

CISOs, and other C-Suite staff, may use VPTs as a high-level reporting tool to track the risk to the enterprise at large or in significant segments like business units. Security managers may use VPTs to track remediation efforts, assess the current risk to the enterprise and verify that risk changes are trending appropriately.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more. Cybersecurity: The CISO’s View: You’ll know about the pillars and rules that assure cybersecurity, find out about the role of the Chief Information Security Officer.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

It even took steps to make it harder for victims to recover from data backups. Bill Lawrence, CISO, SecurityGate.io. VPNs, firewalls, email gateways have all been misused recently to gain a foothold with privilege inside an organization’s network without having to phish a user or hope for open RDP to compromise.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Further reading on ransomware protection and recovery : How to Recover From a Ransomware Attack Best Ransomware Removal Tools Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. Healthcare Security Defenses.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

Steven Aiello , Field CISO, AHEAD, said lack of funding may be an inhibitor for better securing critical infrastructure like water treatment facilities. "I I applaud the EPA for recognizing the criticality of water treatment, storage, and distribution facilities.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

That headache is real, of course, but accountants and lawyers will step up to sort it out," said Mike Wilkes , Former CISO, MLS; Adjunct Professor, NYU. So what should CISOs do? They should know which parts come from high-risk places and have backup plans ready. given the tensions around core economic impacts of the tariffs.

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