eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

Issues can be used in various ways; for instance, I have seen them used as a way to track individual tasks, IT help tickets, and even findings and security issues discovered in past penetration test reports.? They’d have to be on the VPN to access it”). Try running the tool without the -c or  — cookie flag.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Penetration Testing Social Engineering 52

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. In general, the fewer assets you have exposed to the internet the better, so if it doesn’t need to be out there, remove it, and bring it inside your virtual private network (VPN). Protect your backup systems.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” ” Many organizations that do hire professionals to test their network security posture unfortunately tend to focus on fixing vulnerabilities hackers could use to break in.

Cybercrime 317

Cybercrime VPN Malware Penetration Testing 317

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Regardless of the implemented architecture, all organizations should implement the following additional DNS server protections: Backup DNS server information or implement disaster recovery solutions as one would for any other critical data: Use automation to avoid human error. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly).

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DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed.

Encryption 138

Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 138

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Applications and websites can be hardened using application security tools or penetration tests to probe for vulnerabilities or coding oversights. Redundant devices or backup devices will generally be required for a resilient architecture and can be used to restore systems quickly after a DDoS attack. Harden Applications.

DDOS 122

DDOS Firewall DNS Architecture 122

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

CrowdStrike: Observes the top attack vector in 2023 and predicts 2024’s targets: Unmanaged network appliances (edge gateway, firewall, virtual private network/VPN) remain the most observed initial access vector exploited in 2023. Pentera: Focuses on the top breach origins cited by enterprise clients: 60% remote devices. 50% cloud targets.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, it subscribed to numerous services that can help determine who or what is behind a specific Internet Protocol (IP) address, or whether a given IP is tied to a known virtual private networking (VPN) service. “Hello [victim company redacted],” the gang wrote in January 2022. “We are Conti Group.

Ransomware 212

Ransomware Insurance Cyber Insurance Accountability 212