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GUEST ESSAY – A primer on ‘WAAP’ – an approach to securing APIs at the web app layer

The Last Watchdog

WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs setting rules based on IP addresses, and monitoring traffics to block malicious IPs. DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) lacks the context of APIs with automated testing and requires costly first time manual Penetration testing effort. Tool limitations.

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Black-box vs. Grey-box vs. White-box: Which Penetration Test Is Right for You?

Zigrin Security

You need to know if your company’s security controls and defenses can withstand a real cyber attack. Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Sleep better at night knowing your data and applications have been battle-tested. Thrill seekers!

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Understanding the Different Types of Audit Evidence

Centraleyes

Risk Assessments These audits identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring organizations are well-prepared for cyber risks. Auditors perform security tests, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments to ensure robust controls capable of withstanding potential threats.

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The Cyber Resilience Blueprint: A Proactive GRC Framework

SecureWorld News

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans. This is where risk assessment tools and frameworks come into play.

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When It comes to Cybersecurity – An ounce of prevention

CyberSecurity Insiders

Architecting a robust network with multiple layers of firewall protection, redundant pathways for both external and internal and isolating critical data is paramount in limiting the damage done by a threat actor. In others, it is a lack of budgetary foresight creating cyber risk. Instead, they will use traditional mail.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

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?