eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The real purpose of a vulnerability scan is to give security teams a big picture look at critical assets, system and network flaws and security. Despite their differences, both vulnerability scans and penetration tests are part of the wider vulnerability management framework or process.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Implementation of Security Controls: Controls based on standards such as ISO 27001 or NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Governance and Accountability: Organizations must establish governance structures, including appointing a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or equivalent roles, to oversee cybersecurity initiatives.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While HIPAA mandates the protection of electronic health information (ePHI) through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, it doesnt go into the weeds of specific cybersecurity practices. Penetration Testing and Ongoing Risk Assessments The regulations stress the importance of proactive testing and assessment.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue team members might be led by a chief information security officer (CISO) or director of security operations, making this team the largest among the three. They monitor systems for signs of suspicious activity, investigate alerts, scan for indicators of compromise (IoCs), and respond to recognized incidents.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

a researcher, a professional penetration tester, a reverse engineer, a CISO, etc.) During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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NopSec

JANUARY 4, 2017

Although this is by no means a comprehensive guide to the regulations, our aim is to provide you with direction for solid starting points for your information security organization. Area #3: Appointing a Chief Information Security Officer The shortage of good security talent in the market does not make this an easy requirement to meet.

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Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 7, 2024

Episode 2: Adaptation In the second episode, I share the unusual path I followed to my current role as a CISO, having undertaken a variety of positions in cybersecurity. System administration, network security, penetration testing, professional services, product management. It's been quite a journey!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

By Alfredo Hickman, head of information security, Obsidian Security. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak before a group of CISOs about the topic of attack surface management (ASM). It does not make sense.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Treating it as the end goal can leave organizations exposed to new and unexpected threats—instead, a proactive approach to security is essential, where it's directly incorporated into every aspect of the business. This simulated attack testing helps ensure that the system is resilient against potential threats.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Some of the typical responsibilities and tasks include: Configuring technical security controls Conducting an app risk assessment Whitelisting/blacklisting apps Performing penetration testing For app security engineers, it’s vital to control SaaS apps and the risks related to them.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enhanced Governance Requirements Entities must appoint a qualified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a direct reporting line to the board of directors. Regularly monitor your systems for threats using tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) or SOC (Security Operations Center) services.

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

NIS2 in the nick of time The Irish Government has published the Heads of Bill for the NIS2 Directive (the Network and Information Security Directive EU 2022/2555, to give its full name). The National Cyber Security Bill 2024 is the legislative vehicle for transposing NIS2 into Irish law.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

“When an attacker gains access to surveillance cameras, the amount of knowledge which stands to be gained could be vast and poses a very real physical security threat,” said James Smith, principal security consultant and head of penetration testing at Bridewell Consulting.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

The use of “IT Department” elsewhere in this policy refers to the Vulnerability Management Authority, the [IT Security Department], and delegated representatives. Testing must be performed to verify that resources have been installed, configured, integrated, and secured without error or gap in security.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Embrace cloud-native security tools and services, and the security needs for the new code and application build/delivery model. Enable the capability to perform static and dynamic code scanning and penetration testing using a self-service approach, especially focusing on the vulnerabilities that can really be exploited at runtime.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Key Responsibilities: Leading security operations center (SOC) Developing security strategies Managing incident response efforts Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Serves as the top executive responsible for an organization’s information security strategy and implementation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Phishing attack prevention : There are bots and automated call centers that pretend to be human; ML solutions such as natural language processing (NLP) and Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart (CAPTCHAs) help prove whether users are human or a machine, in turn detecting potential phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 23, 2025

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, join Tom Eston and Dan DeCloss, CTO and founder of PlexTrac, as they discuss the challenges of data overload in vulnerability remediation.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Once the documentation is in place, IT security managers need to test the controls to verify that they meet the standards and that the controls truly mitigate the risk. This can be satisfied through periodic vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and asset-recovery exercises.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 31, 2023

External attack surface management (EASM) has become a vital strategy for improving cybersecurity, particularly amid recession fears that have stressed the business landscape across several sectors for many months.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2025

It emphasizes the need for encryption, data governance, and secure information-sharing practices to prevent and mitigate cyber threats. Compliance with the GBLA requires prioritizing data encryption and robust access controls to protect sensitive consumer information throughout its lifecycle.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

MSSPs or managed IT security service providers focus specifically on network security outsourcing, from the replacement of entire IT security departments or specific services such as email security , penetration testing , or incident response.

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Lenny Zeltser

AUGUST 23, 2023

This way of thinking about cybersecurity brings CISOs closer to the world of CIOs. Our ongoing efforts, such as vulnerability scanning, asset management, penetration testing, and compliance monitoring, often identify unnecessary resources in the company’s IT fabric that could put it at risk.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2025

They share their expertise on the key data and workflow hurdles that security teams face today. [] The post Tackling Data Overload: Strategies for Effective Vulnerability Remediation appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Cyber threat management , being an advanced discipline, craves analytical attention and a commander’s strategic skills of information security executives to confront and overcome the multi-dimensional cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2021

By Shay Siksik, VP Customer Operations and CISO, XM Cyber. Creating a layer of security capable of managing unknown risk requires shedding a purely reactive posture. A penetration test, or a red team exercise, is one way to accomplish this. Yet manual testing has drawbacks. We call this common knowledge.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Building on the foundational steps outlined in Executive Order 14028 (May 12, 2021) and the National Cybersecurity Strategy , this new directive focuses on improving software security, advancing innovation, and enhancing collaboration between government agencies and the private sector.

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