eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security.

Firewall 99

Firewall VPN Software Risk 99

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Most companies were unprepared to secure an entirely remote workforce, relying on remote desktop protocol (RDP) and strained VPN infrastructures, leaving workers ripe for attack. As for backups and disaster recovery plans, there is no doubt that every company should have them. Failing to do so is negligence, at best.

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Ransomware Backups VPN Security Defenses 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved. Consider hiring a security specialist to check your configurations for maximum data protection. Implement procedures for updating firewall firmware and extensively testing additional features such as VPN and antimalware functionality.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

James Coote | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Alfie Champion | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Tracks : Network Security, Defense. Update, patch, and backup your devices before you leave home. Avoid Public WIFI and use mobile data always with a VPN. Leave sensitive data at home.

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CISO Risk VPN Backups 40

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

For example, Microsoft recommends using disk encryption to encrypt data at rest, separate database encryption, and encrypted VPN gateways for data transmission. Secure & Centralize Key Management Use encryption experts and centralize encryption key management for improved security.

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Encryption Wireless Passwords Education 113

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 103

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. However, key rotation also adds complexity.

Encryption 101

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 101