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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages.

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Top 5 Strategies for Vulnerability Mitigation

Centraleyes

A thorough cybersecurity risk assessment is an essential and comprehensive way to identify vulnerabilities in your organization that a scan alone cannot catch. A cyber risk assessment will identify and prioritize your assets, show how well your controls are working, identify gaps and offer insights into cybersecurity risk mitigation.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

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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What Is API Security? Definition, Fundamentals, & Tips

eSecurity Planet

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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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Are secure protocols and channels utilized consistently across all communications? Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches? Have intrusion detection systems been established and maintained so that any security risks can be detected and addressed quickly?

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

Zigrin Security

You can then make changes to strengthen firewalls, update software, improve passwords, and monitor for future threats. Think of it as an entertaining security audit! 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.

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Top Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors

eSecurity Planet

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. XM Cyber is a Tel Aviv-based cyber risk analytics and cloud security vendor launched in 2016.