Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But in recent years, as the threat landscape has evolved, a new benefit must become front and central… Cyber Security. Here’s why Credit Unions have historically been a prime target for cyber attacks. And in reality – due largely to resource constraints – it is easier to attack smaller organizations than large ones.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? Byron: Companies often underestimate threats, neglect basic cyber hygiene, and fail to educate employees on cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

a researcher, a professional penetration tester, a reverse engineer, a CISO, etc.) but that recursive question raised a more general question: what are the differences between cybersecurity educational models? If there is no information to be shared there isn’t an education process. Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Consequences As humans continue to become increasingly reliant on technology – and as computer systems and electronically-stored information continue to play a greater and greater role in essentially every aspect of our lives – the potential damage that a cyber attack can inflict continues to grow.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million following a cyber attack in 2018 which flagged that it was failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure. Education is the best defence. It’s a topic that should be integrated into the education system and constantly reinforced and kept up-to-date through cyber awareness campaigns.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Which is more Important: Vulnerability Scans Or Penetration Tests? Should Doctors Receive a Cybersecurity Education? The Scottish Environment Protection Agency Spent nearly £800,000 on Cyber Attack Response. Redcar Cyber-Attack: UK Government to Cover £3.68 Stay safe and secure. Million of the Costs.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

. “ Hackers in China Attacked The Times for Last 4 Months ” in the New York Times, and “ Chinese Hackers Hit U.S. Get proactive about vulnerability management Unified VRM , has its roots in hacker penetration testing and has evolved to become a system to manage security vulnerabilities proactively.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The 2019 Cybersecurity Almanac published by Cisco and Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cyber events will cost $6 trillion annually by 2021, as companies are digitizing most of their processes and are often operating remotely. Global cyber insurance premiums are expected to grow from $4 billion in 2018 to $20 billion by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

These online courses are provided by top educational platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, and Cybrary, leading U.S. With healthcare organizations being targeted by cyber attackers at an alarming rate, the Cybersecurity Training Online Certification can help security professionals mitigate risks in the industry.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

This is generally not recommended, as it leaves your organization vulnerable to potential cyber threats and breaches, and hackers can string together vulnerabilities in surprising ways in a successful cyber attack. It is important to evaluate all options before deciding which action is best for your organization.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Security education and awareness have come a long way since the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month 20 years ago. More effort is needed to protect expanding attack surfaces against increasingly sophisticated threat actors. In fact, 98 percent of cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows. Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. Vamosi: Yeah.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. Vamosi: Yeah.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Astra’s Pentest suite is a complete vulnerability assessment and penetration testing solution for web and mobile applications. Best for: The vulnerability and penetration testing demands of SMBs. Breach and attack simulation (BAS) tools probe for weaknesses and provide a way to prioritize fixes. Astra Pentest.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Attacks An advanced persistent threat (APT) is an extended and focused cyber attack in which an intruder gains access to a network while remaining unnoticed. This continuing education ensures that personnel remain aware, adaptable, and prepared to properly address new security problems.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing. UK School Cyber-Attack affects 40,000 Pupils’ Email. Birmingham College falls victim to 'Major Ransomware Attack'. Banks and Insurers to Face Tough Cyber Stress Tests under Bank of England Plan.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

There are third party companies who will perform penetration testing to determine how easy a “hacker” can get into your company. Education – How often are you educating employees on best practices and holding simulations on what to do if a cyber related incident were to occur? You can never be too prepared.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 12, 2021

A further concern is, from the world of Penetration Testing they need to avert their focus away from the overindulged obsession with IP and look to the associated surrounding elements which by minute implication, may be potentially waiting to be the next stepping-chip for a successful cyber-attack or compromise.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Colonial shut down its pipeline, the largest of its kind in the US, after the company learned it was the victim of this cyber extortion attempt. Brian Bangham: Judy, the FBI said a group known as Dark Side is responsible for this cyber attack, which used what is known as ransomware. Test, do that, you know, Purple team.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

My healthcare is always going to be one again, it's a vertical healthcare and education, both where you have large amounts of very sensitive information, but not necessarily the budgets to secure it effectively. GRAY: The Internet is a penetration test. And we're starting to see more and more. VAMOSI: So staying with privacy.

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