The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Physical security is the protection of personnel and IT infrastructure (such as hardware, software, and data) from physical actions and events that could cause severe damage to an organization. Related: Good to know about IoT Physical security is often a second thought when it comes to information security.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Audit evidence lies at the heart of cybersecurity audits and assessments, providing tangible proof of an organization’s adherence to cybersecurity measures. Being secure is not merely about having a secure infrastructure; it’s about ensuring that every aspect of that security is verifiable and transparent.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses. Small businesses also face unique challenges in cybersecurity. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Incident Response Plan.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Cybersecurity metrics are a pertinent part of measuring the successes and failures of your program and the effectiveness of your business outcomes. With so much invested in cybersecurity teams and infrastructure, demonstrating progress and ROI is very difficult – but is absolutely necessary! Foundation: Stakeholder support.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. The controls advocate for the use of automated information security software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

In fact, in the cybersecurity world, you can’t protect something if you have no idea where the threat exists. . . As a result, asset management has become an essential part of the base of cybersecurity processes in all sorts of businesses. . . 9 ways through which ITAM can decrease cybersecurity threats.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

What is a Security Audit? In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Audit Focus: Assess access controls to ensure only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

“It is believed to be the first cybersecurity incident on record that caused a “disruption” in the U.S. ” Threat actors exploited a known flaw in Cisco firewalls to disrupt communications over a span of about 12 hours, according to the emergency report sPower filed with the Department of Energy.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

Threat actors are exploiting critical F5 BIG-IP flaw CVE-2022-1388 to deliver malicious code, cybersecurity researchers warn. Last week security and application delivery solutions provider F5 released its security notification to inform customers that it has released security updates from tens of vulnerabilities in its products. ?.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2021

From my own professional experiences of occupying roles in the implementation of security solutions within some of the world’s largest organizations, as well as once holding a government classified technology position, I thought it would be interesting to explore some of these ideas with a like-minded security professional.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Understanding these factors allows you to make informed decisions when adopting a DLP solution for your cybersecurity strategies. This increased visibility facilitates early detection of potential network security attacks or data breaches and empowers calculated measures to mitigate risks and successfully secure sensitive information.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Vulnerability management is a critical element of information security. The technology surrounding information security is developing at a rapid pace and vulnerabilities are inevitable. Using a dedicated cybersecurity risk management platform can help you to stay informed of new vulnerabilities and threats.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

The ransomware uses this technique to stop a predefined list of services, delete shadow volumes and backups, clear the following Windows event logs, and disable the Windows firewall. “The operators and developers of the Rorschach ransomware remain unknown.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

An incident is an event that affects our scope of responsibility, and a response is how we deal with the incident. For cybersecurity personnel, our scope of responsibility may be limited to cyberattacks on IT systems, such as ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks. What is an Incident Response Plan?

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SC Magazine

MAY 10, 2021

demonstrating the unique cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with geographically distributed networks. For instance, Cusimano said that certain data or software programs can pass between the firewalls often separating IT networks from pipeline SCADA networks. Fortress Information Security.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

I spent the previous twenty years doing similar in cybersecurity, across the financial sector. However, I wonder how many are really clear on the key technical controls and models in cybersecurity and how and when to apply them? Similarly, a firewall, network access control, privileged identity management, SSL, TLS etc.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

No one can be an expert at everything, and very few organizations can afford to hire experts in every facet of information technology (IT). Yet without a solid foundation of IT fundamentals, even the most capable cybersecurity tools and experts will be undermined. All organizations enter new relationships with the highest expectations.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

But, with the amount of security and freedom you get with the VPN, it is worth investing your money. Secure Your Router. Your router is needed to be secured in the same way your device requires security. It is essential to install firewall and antivirus software on your routers and keep them up-to-date.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A new data leak that appears to have come from one of China’s top private cybersecurity firms provides a rare glimpse into the commercial side of China’s many state-sponsored hacking groups. In 2021, the Sichuan provincial government named i-SOON as one of “the top 30 information security companies.”

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a crucial enterprise technology that ties the stack of cybersecurity systems together to assess threats and manage risks. These vendors stand above the rest in the mature cybersecurity space. IBM Security QRadar SIEM. Best SIEM Tools & Software.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. This was a few months after the Jeep Cherokee hack and that event had the entire industry’s attention. “Hi, Rob.”

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. This was a few months after the Jeep Cherokee hack and that event had the entire industry’s attention. “Hi, Rob.”

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Daniel Miessler

AUGUST 31, 2019

I’ve written before about the paradox of hiring managers not being able to find entry-level cybersecurity candidates, while many people with decent training or even degrees in the field cannot get hired. As it turns out, it’s not really that hard to explain. The Military takes you from zero to hero. But pretend it isn’t.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 29, 2022

That balance of allowing cybersecurity training and demos to occur, but ready to block when needed. In addition to the Meraki networking gear, Cisco Secure also shipped an Umbrella DNS virtual appliance to Black Hat USA, for internal network visibility with redundancy. Continued Integrations from past Black Hat events.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions. Is your firm in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to protect cardholder data during transactions?

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this blog, we’re rounding up some of the main events we were involved in during European Cybersecurity Month. Since awareness campaigns are all about getting people thinking about a particular subject, we thought: what better way than a cybersecurity and privacy-themed crossword? How not to fall foul of fraud.

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Cisco Security

MAY 26, 2022

From writing about the latest hardware zero-days to learning how to steal cookies from the master himself, Robert Graham, I can say, without any doubt, Black Hat and Defcon were my favorite events of the year. A serious challenge was to secure the needed hardware and ship it in time for the conference, given the global supply chain issues.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Irrespective of your organization’s size or complexity, a robust cybersecurity infrastructure is the key to protecting your network and data. Security as a Service (SECaaS) . SECaaS is a cloud-delivered, multi-tenant model for outsourcing cybersecurity services. What is SECaaS? remote work ). Where does SOC fit? .

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage. Hiring, training, and retaining the staff needed to effectively run an information security program can be a challenge for any size business given the cybersecurity talent shortage. This increase in vendors leads to excess complexity – and often reduced information security.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2021

Expert found a hardcoded SSH public key in Fortinet ’s Security Information and Event Management FortiSIEM that can allow access to the FortiSIEM Supervisor. April 26 – Hackers exploit SQL injection zero-day issue in Sophos firewall. January 21 – Expert found a hardcoded SSH Key in Fortinet SIEM appliances.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 26, 2022

But there are several key elements that can help an organization choose the best option for its cybersecurity needs. Medallia VP of Cloud Security Ray Espinoza singles out the importance of customization, effective alert triage, incident response and threat hunting when selecting an MDR service. Ask the Expert.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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