Cybersecurity, Encryption, Password Management and Penetration Testing

Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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New Python-based Ransomware Encrypts Virtual Machines Quickly

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. These instructions are used to list all VMs and shut them down, necessary for starting the encryption. Faster Encryption Means Higher Risk.

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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Use a password manager.

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. Binni Shah | @binitamshah. Eva Galperi n | @evacide.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure.

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How To Protect Businesses from Social Engineering Attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Beyond

NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! NetSPI is proud to be recognized among industry peers as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion Organization. Technology has a significant impact on addressing cybersecurity challenges. Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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John the Ripper: Password Cracking Tutorial and Review

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 31, 2023

John the Ripper is a popular password cracking tool that can be used to perform brute-force attacks using different encryption technologies and helpful wordlists. It’s often what pen-testers and ethical hackers use to find the true passwords behind hashes.

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Rainbow Table Attacks and Cryptanalytic Defenses

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Today’s advanced persistent threats might elect for more sophisticated methods like remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks, but cryptanalytic attacks – the inspection of cryptographic systems for vulnerabilities – remain a legitimate concern in the landscape of cybersecurity threats. Cryptology: Cryptography vs Cryptanalysis.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation.

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What is a Rainbow Table Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Today’s advanced persistent threats might elect for more sophisticated methods like remote desktop protocol (RDP) attacks, but cryptanalytic attacks – the inspection of cryptographic systems for vulnerabilities – remain a legitimate concern in the landscape of cybersecurity threats. Cryptology: Cryptography vs Cryptanalysis.

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Vulnerability Patching: How to Prioritize and Apply Patches

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Every IT environment and cybersecurity strategy has vulnerabilities. Other vulnerabilities cannot be patched and will require coordination between IT, cybersecurity, and app developers to protect those exposed vulnerabilities with additional resources that mitigate, or reduce, the risk of exploitation. How to Find Vulnerabilities.

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10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Human Security Threats Employees make mistakes, whether that’s an accidental line of code or a router password exposed for the whole internet to see. Training providers offer extensive cybersecurity courses just to mitigate the high likelihood that employees will put your infrastructure in danger.

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

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John the Ripper: Password Cracking Tutorial and Review

Rainbow Table Attacks and Cryptanalytic Defenses

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

What is a Rainbow Table Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

Vulnerability Patching: How to Prioritize and Apply Patches

10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

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