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Preparing for Ransomware: Are Backups Enough?

eSecurity Planet

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing.

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network.

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

eSecurity Planet

This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation. Network tests Some organizations differentiate internal from external network security tests. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing.

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A Reactive Cybersecurity Strategy Is No Strategy at All

CyberSecurity Insiders

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. When malware first breaches a network, it doesn’t make its presence known right away.

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What happened in the Twitch Breach…

Security Boulevard

These machines are usually the heaviest guarded against attacks: they are protected by firewalls and monitored for suspicious activities. Machines that don’t sit on the network perimeter are often treated differently. For instance, the top entry points for attackers are phishing and social engineering, and application vulnerabilities.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

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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