The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Modern cyber threats often are not obvious – in fact it is common for them to lurk inside a business’ systems for a long time without anyone noticing. In an ideal world there would no dwell time at all, and threats would be identified before they can penetrate business’ defenses. Related podcast: The re-emergence of SIEMs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

Our growing reliance on technology and web-based communication has made our organizations more vulnerable to cybercrimes. This is especially true in the oil and gas industry, where cyber-attacks can jeopardize several parts of the organization, such as underdeveloped IT infrastructure. Awareness and Training are Essential.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Related: ‘Cyber Pearl Harbor’ is upon us There are dozens technology giants, cybersecurity vendors, government agencies and industry consortiums that identify and blacklist IP addresses and web page URLs that are obviously being used maliciously; and hundreds more independent white hat hackers are doing much the same.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. This is simply an extension of the requirement for VLANs, firewalls, RASPs, and WAFs. What is WAAP? .

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. Passwords should be complex and changed frequently.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) technologies – often combined as intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) – have been in use for decades, yet they remain important cybersecurity tools even in the face of today’s rapidly changing cyber threats and complex IT environments.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In general, contractors must be prepared to divulge details about the people, technology, facilities and external providers — just about anything that intersects with their position in the supply chain. This is all to attest that the contractor has a robust security posture, and, in the event of an audit, could pass muster.”.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy. In many cases the tedious, first-level correlating of SIEM logs to sift out threats has moved beyond human capability.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. Larger enterprises use this to manage the spread of malware throughout a network in the event that one device is infected.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

This involves evaluating the sensitivity and criticality of different data types, understanding potential threats, and aligning protective measures based on the assessed risks. Integration with Business Processes Effective DLP goes beyond technology; it integrates seamlessly with existing business processes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 29, 2022

Simply securing endpoints and putting up firewalls is not effective, as zero-day threats can slip under the radar and compromise the system before it is detected by endpoint solutions. That’s why a proactive defense is the best way to respond to potential cyber risks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Back in June, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an advisory that married together two of today’s major cybersecurity concerns: remote access technology and ransomware. Generally speaking, this is any technology that lets you access your organization’s IT resources while you’re away from the office. What’s the problem?”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Malicious bots can be used to carry out a range of cyber threats like account takeovers and DDoS attacks, so bot protection is an increasingly important defense for web-facing assets. Key Features Advanced bot detection: Imperva’s bot management technology uses machine learning to detect and block bots in real-time.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

Jamie Hart, cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows noted that these attacks were conducted by the Clop gang and were targeted as part of the Accellion FTA breach. Taking another approach was Michigan State University, which despite threats to release student records and financial documents, refused to pay the ransom.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today, the concept of “5G security” lacks an official definition as the technology is still fairly new and evolving. 5G’s security architecture allows for significant performance benefits and diversity of applications as it leverages network slicing, cloud-based resources, virtualization, and other emerging technologies.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Continuous Improvement Audits instill a culture of continuous improvement , driving organizations to adapt and evolve in the face of evolving cyber threats. Enhanced Security Posture Audits uncover vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to strengthen their security posture and better defend against cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Ambiguity about cyber security threats, legal responsibilities, and unexpected events is exacerbated for IT security professionals who don’t understand where resources are positioned, how well they are handled, or whether they are susceptible. . . ITAM simplifies asset protection without sacrificing simplicity.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Too many folks focus on the technology as opposed to the people or process. As cyber threats surge, the expenses associated with cyber insurance rise, adding to the financial strain.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Part of what makes cybercrime such a vast enterprise is that there are so many digital elements within the technology stack that can be attacked – from networks to web apps. If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. Data breaches cost an average of $3.9 Web servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The user gains the latest in patch technology and has no need to upgrade the underlying infrastructure or license new software. It still must be supported by other technologies such as vulnerability scanning , penetration testing , endpoint detection and response (EDR) , firewalls , SIEM and more. Disadvantages of PMaaS.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cisco’s recent move to acquire SIEM stalwart Splunk for a cool $28 billion aligns with the rising urgency among companies in all sectors to better protect data — even as cyber threats intensify and disruptive advancements in AI add a wild card to this challenge. Related: Will Cisco flub Splunk? Related: Reviving obervability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

Instead, it assumes that any device or user, regardless of their location within or outside the network, should be considered a threat. As AI technologies increase operational efficiency and decision-making, they can also become conduits for attacks if not properly secured.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

CISA is ISACA’s (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) high-level certification designed for those who audit, control, monitor, and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems. AsTech’s Kent said of Security+, “This crosses several domains and is a basic introduction to security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

billion by 2026, driven not only by remote working and growing cyber threats but also by a massive cybersecurity skills shortage , the demands of government regulations , and the simple cost benefits of outsourcing. Read more: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM. billion in 2021 to $43.7

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Managed detection and response (MDR) goes beyond other managed security services by essentially giving organizations their own expert security analyst team to help identify and respond to cyber threats. MDR providers utilize a range of advanced technologies like behavior analytics, AI and machine learning to stay on top of threats.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the event of a brute force attack, an attacker utilizes different username and password combinations, in an attempt to find a combination that gives them admin access. In SiteLock’s 2019 Website Security Report , we analyzed 6 million websites in our sample data to determine the most prevalent cyber threats websites face today.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). A firewall can be effective in stopping the spread of worms through network endpoints. Ransomware. However, antimalware is required for detecting worms disguised as email attachments.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time. Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats. decrease in successful breaches.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A marketing slide deck promoting i-SOON’s Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) capabilities. A large cache of more than 500 documents published to GitHub last week indicate the records come from i-SOON , a technology company headquartered in Shanghai that is perhaps best known for providing cybersecurity training courses throughout China.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks. Cloud security functions as a protective barrier against such malicious activities, proactively identifying and neutralizing potential threats before they can inflict damage.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Network Security Users are accountable for proper network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Using network security solutions like firewalls and intrusion detection systems gives an extra layer of defense. Also read: 13 Cloud Security Best Practices & Tips for 2023 What Is PaaS Security?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2022

They often struggle to fill vital security roles such as security analysts, leaving their data and infrastructure vulnerable to attacks at a time when cyber threats are soaring. It heightens the scalability, performance, and speed of security automation with the ability to process 50,000 security events per hour.

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