Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023. million and an average payment exceeding $100,000.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Ransomware attacks A second variety of cybersecurity breaches is ransomware. Ransomware is an attack where hackers encrypt files on a company’s network and demand payment to restore access. Phishing can be used as an initial method of accessing a network so that hackers can then install ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Cyber Security Analyst is paid £40k as a minimum basic pay and the max he/she can get is £80k. And the role he/she needs to play is to track down any potential cyber risks existing in the IT infrastructure and keep it free from issues such as data theft, Ddos attacks and ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation. To navigate this, SMBs need to conduct an enterprise risk assessment, implement basic cybersecurity controls, train their workforce, and consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a security-as-a-service provider. The law of large numbers favors the bad guys.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 8, 2021

In this episode of the podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group we dig deep on this week’s ransomware attack on the Kaseya IT management software with Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike and Frank Breedijk of the Dutch Institute of Vulnerability Disclosure. Another week, another devastating ransomware attack.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

As threats mount from ransomware gangs , Russian-backed hacker groups , and other nation-sponsored attackers and as the growth in remote work makes security management increasingly complicated, many companies are finding it makes sense to turn to a managed security service provider (MSSP) for help with handling an extremely complex threat landscape.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Given the connectivity needs of a remote workforce – and knowing a hybrid workforce is here to stay – many IT teams have had to make sudden changes in the way workers connect to corporate systems that could introduce new cyber risks and vulnerabilities. . This means staying one step ahead of the next potential threat.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Time to Accept the Risk of Open Source? Where is the real risk? Accepting Open Source Risk. Accepting cybersecurity risk has become the norm for organizations. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing reduce risk. Securing Open Source — Who is the Responsible Party?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

As it stands, ransomware remains the biggest threat to organiszations. million ransomware attacks across the world, which is a 105% increase compared to the previous year. It is no longer enough to rely on endpoint protection and firewalls to defend the organization. According to SonicWall , the past year witnessed 623.3

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Here are key takeaways: Fresh feeds Threat intelligence feeds gathered from automated defenses, such as next-gen firewalls and SIEMs , make up the vast majority of information companies have in hand depicting the activity of threat actors. The end game is to insert a human element much more prominently into triaging cyber risks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. 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. Social engineering.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

If an employee is tricked by a malicious link in a phishing email, they might unleash a ransomware attack on their small business. Once access is gained, ransomware quickly locks down business computers as it spreads across a network. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Zero Trust can help enterprises become more resilient, reduce cyber risk, and drive digital transformation initiatives to move their business forward when done in the right way. The ideal security strategy against ransomware must start with a Zero Trust model. Implementing Zero Trust. The answer is simple.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Additionally, through appropriate training, individuals can be educated on ransomware trends, enabling them to identify warning signs, in addition to allowing security teams to react and respond effectively. In other words, what we have to do is to manage human risk in the most competent manner.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

#BeCyberSmart,” with this post we’ll dig deeper on cyber liability insurance, MFA, and other cybersecurity trends impacting MFA usage in higher education to help campuses manage this aspect of cyber risk for their communities. MFA is core to implementing a zero trust stance to protect your campus.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

While it fosters innovation, automation, and productivity, it simultaneously introduces significant cybersecurity and privacy risks. One prominent threat is business email compromise (BEC), which remains a leading vector for cyber threats. Real-world conflicts cast shadows that significantly amplify cyber risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 29, 2022

Organizations today cannot solely rely on reactive response as an effective cybersecurity strategy, as aggressive attacks like ransomware, supply chain attacks, and malware injection can compromise valuable assets in a very short span of time. That’s why a proactive defense is the best way to respond to potential cyber risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

Community water systems that are unable to demonstrate resilience to continue safe and reliable operations during a cyberattack will be considered in violation of SDWA requirements," said Merab Natroshvili, Director of the EPA's Cyber Enforcement Division. Chad Graham , CIRT Manager at Critical Start : "The drivers behind the attacks on U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Many of these vendors also rank on our top next-gen firewall (NGFW) page. Top Secure Web Gateways.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ransomware risk is rising, but we’ve got your back. During October, we also unveiled our new ransomware white paper, updated from the edition we first published in 2017. With many more people now working from home because of Coronavirus restrictions, they’re potentially at greater risk from security threats.

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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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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to Purplesec, ransomware attacks have increased by 350% since 2018, zero-day attacks were up by 55% in 2021, and out of the 30 million SMBs in the USA, over 66% have had at least 1 cyber incident between 2018-2020. Cybercrime is on the rise at a startling rate. Scans are not the only way to identify vulnerabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

What’s more, he comprehensively lays out why ransomware and deep fake campaigns are likely to endure, posing a big threat to organizations in all sectors for the foreseeable future. I had the chance to interview Cunningham about the big takeaways he hopes Cyber Warfare imparts. But not with that old, firewall-to-death approach.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Consider deploying a WAF for an additional layer of defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

Others extract valuable personally identifiable information (PII) to sell on the Dark Web, while others look to extort money due to ransomware. 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.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

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 yes, that's kind of been the worst, where I actually saw ransomware hacker actually trying to start to encrypt data. Ransomware hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Read more: Application Security is Key to Stopping Ransomware, Vendor Says. 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. Best Cloud Security Startups. Acquired by JFrog.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Read more : Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. The module provides effective, all-around protection from advanced attacks and ransomware. Among the platform’s standout features is its phishing module, which is comprehensive and helps build a “human firewall” of sorts. Qualys VMDR 2.0

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

You can then make changes to strengthen firewalls, update software, improve passwords, and monitor for future threats. Why wait to see if you can survive an actual cyber attack? The most important thing is taking that crucial first step to assess your cyber risk. Think of it as an entertaining security audit!

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Cybercriminals’ main goal as usual is to persuade users to visit fraudulent sites or download and install malware, which could be anything from keyloggers to ransomware and miners. Fortunately, staying protected against an evolving set of cyber risks does not require any high tech or advanced programming skills.

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