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Looking at a penetration test through the eyes of a target

CyberSecurity Insiders

Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. The following considerations will give you the big picture in terms of prerequisites for mounting a simulated cyber incursion that yields positive security dividends rather than being a waste of time and resources.

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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half

SecureWorld News

"We are continuing to observe an unyielding surge in the volume of cyberthreats, including advanced malware, botnets, ransomware, cryptojacking, and more," said Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, in a press release.

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How To Use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

CyberSecurity Insiders

MITRE ATT&CK® is an invaluable resource for IT security teams, who can leverage the framework to enhance their cyber threat intelligence, improve threat detection capabilities , plan penetration testing scenarios, and assess cyber threat defenses for gaps in coverage. Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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Critical Assets Highly Exposed in Public Cloud, Mobile, and Web Apps

SecureWorld News

Callie Guenther, Cyber Threat Research Senior Manager at Critical Start, offered this perspective and advice : "Most security teams are likely aware of the risks associated with PII and the potential vulnerabilities that can expose this information. In the event of a data breach, encrypted data is much harder to exploit.

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. Rapid7’s Zero Day Initiative hosts an event called Pwn2Own, and at the 2023 event, computer security firm Synactiv hacked a Tesla computer within two minutes.

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for engaging in ‘threat hunting’ — and how to do it effectively

The Last Watchdog

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. SIEMs vs. UEBAs.

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Here, cyber insurance serves as an invaluable safety net by offering essential financial coverage and support services in the event of a ransomware attack occurring. However, as the nature of cyber threats continues to evolve, so too do the offerings of cyber insurance, expanding to provide more comprehensive risk management solutions.