The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Over the course of 14 days they installed an array of malware deep inside the firewall. True enough, cyber attacks are steadily becoming more sophisticated across the board and the attack surface continues to expand as digital transformation accelerates. From there the hackers moved laterally.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2022

As their organizations migrate deeper into an intensively interconnected digital ecosystem, CISOs must deal with cyber attacks raining down on all fronts. And the usual collection of security tools – firewall, endpoint detection, intrusion detection, SIEM, etc. Pity the poor CISO at any enterprise you care to name.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

All year now they’ve been stepping up cyber attacks that leverage and/or exploit the notoriety of the global pandemic in one way or another. Flattening cyber risks Granted, holistic security practices are in a nascent stage and, yes, there’s a long, long way to go. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat. I’ll keep watch.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. APIs have emerged as a go-to tool used by threat actors in the early phases of sophisticated, multi-stage network attacks.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. To mitigate cyber risks, small and medium businesses must develop a strategy to improve their cybersecurity posture.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Rather than doors, locks and vaults, IT departments rely on a combination of strategies, technologies, and user awareness training to protect an enterprise against cybersecurity attacks that can compromise systems, steal data and other valuable company information, and damage an enterprise’s reputation.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

After an investigation of the Oldsmar incident, it was revealed that the hacker was able to gain access because the computer system was using an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall. Therefore, it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive to reduce these cyber-risks.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2018

A very interesting and extremely powerful use case for machine learning abilities is found in the realm of network and cybersecurity and cyber risk management. Today’s powerful cybersecurity platforms have moved far beyond what traditional on-premise firewall devices have been able to accomplish.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Breach and Attack Simulation Product Guide Top 20 Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a tried-and-true method of cyber attack simulation. NDR solutions are designed to integrate well with the rest of your cybersecurity solutions stack.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As end users represent the biggest cyber risk to enterprises, secure web gateways are an important cornerstone of IT security, along with employee cybersecurity training and secure email gateways. Many of these vendors also rank on our top next-gen firewall (NGFW) page. Top Secure Web Gateways.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2020

In February, ISA, in partnership with the National Association of Corporate Directors ( NACD ), published the 2020 edition of their Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook for Corporate Boards. LW: How is it that we’ve come this far in the digital age with such a lack of clarity about the economic context of cyber risks?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the help of IT teams. In recent months, ransomware attacks have not left mainstream media headlines.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

You need to know if your company’s security controls and defenses can withstand a real cyber attack. With this approach, testers act as external hackers to simulate a cyber attack on your network and see what damage could be done. Why wait to see if you can survive an actual cyber attack? Thrill seekers!

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Among the platform’s standout features is its phishing module, which is comprehensive and helps build a “human firewall” of sorts. It is also a great method of safeguarding data and spotting incipient attacks before they arise. Qualys VMDR 2.0

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

Why are cyber attacks still on the rise? DEMETRIUS MALBROUGH: Yeah, it seems like everyone is focusing and really getting laser focused and honed in on security and dealing with cyber risks and cybersecurity overall. But I guess what I'm trying to get at is, why is it [cyber attack] still on the rise ?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

It’s difficult to convey the scope and scale of cyber attacks that take place on a daily basis, much less connect the dots between them. Related: The Golden Age of cyber spying A new book by Dr. Chase Cunningham — Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies — accomplishes this in a compelling, accessible way.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Most traditional tools used for investigating cyber attacks cannot assess potential impacts on these environments. SolCyber is the newest managed security service provider (MSSP) on the block to reduce cyber risk, wastage, and complexity. Also read: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments. NightDragon.

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