eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Companies spend a staggering amount of money on cybersecurity products to defend their networks and data from hackers, but a couple of industry pros say that money is wasted if companies don’t change their internal cybersecurity culture. In 2004, the global cybersecurity market was worth just $3.5 trillion by 2025.

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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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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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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. Evaluate network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

We learned, for instance, that even IT pros could use a refresher on basic password hygiene through security awareness training. A more substantive lesson is the importance of defense in depth, an approach that prioritizes mutually reinforcing layers of security. Outside of the corporate firewall, it is the Wild West.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Further reading: The Case for Decryption in Cybersecurity.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed,” the report continued. That’s where asset management and risk assessment come into play. “It

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Security Boulevard

MAY 13, 2022

Zero-trust security models are rising in popularity as arguably the most practical and logical approach for securing container environments.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. For example, if a new firewall rule is created that allows open traffic (0.0.0.0/0),

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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. Initiate Setup & Configuration This step requires installing and configuring the DLP tool on the organization’s network infrastructure.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

IT security is one of the most fast-paced industries in the world. million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. There is clearly a demand for skilled security professionals. So let’s take a look at some of the most common IT security roles and what it takes to fit into them. An estimation shows that there will be 3.5

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Endpoint security tools like EDR typically include security software capable of detecting and blocking dangerous attachments, links, and downloads.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

The editors of eSecurity Planet have been giving advice to enterprise security buyers for more than a decade, and for the last five years we’ve been rating the top enterprise cybersecurity products, compiling roughly 50 lists to date on every product imaginable, from networks to endpoints and out to the cloud and beyond.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The post PRC State Hacking: ‘Chinese Edward Snowden’ Spills I‑Soon Secrets in Huge Dump of TTPs appeared first on Security Boulevard. Underpaid, overworked and angry: Whistleblower in hacker contractor firm for Chinese government blows lid off tactics, techniques and procedures.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Also, there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills in the world, which makes it a plentiful field to make a career. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard. AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.”

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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. Such lessons are vital, considering what’s at stake.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

By understanding these distinctions, you can improve your overall cybersecurity defenses and harden your systems against potential threats. To find vulnerabilities throughout the network, these scanners frequently use techniques such as port scanning, network mapping, and service identification. Visual graphs are quite useful.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The post Linux Fixes 5 Gaping Holes in Wi-Fi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Linux’s Wi-Fi code has some *nasty* bugs, which can be exploited simply by being near an attacker. They’re caused by our old friend: Memory-unsafe C code.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that three of those 30 companies could soon become one. Malwarebytes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It is crucial to keep up with the most recent security issues and incorporate any fixes into your development process. Source: Curity Tips on How to Avoid API Attacks API attacks are among the most common and damaging cybersecurity issues. Foster a security-centric mindset throughout the development and usage life cycle.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Such security audits require various techniques and tools to simulate classic steps of an attack, such as information gathering (reconnaissance), phishing, or privilege escalation. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In an era of malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks dominating media headlines almost daily, earning confidence with your customers as a trusted advisor in the cybersecurity space. Web application firewall. Virtual Private Network. Security Awareness Training. isn’t an easy task. Vulnerability Patching.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2021

Cloud applications are designed to run without the assumption of traditional network security. Cloud mechanisms such as virtual load balancing, virtual firewalls, and a host of other conceptual devices present architectural complexity and greater risks to application security.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

The founders of Identity Management Day and other IAM thought leaders cited several key lessons that they hoped would come out of awareness this new cybersecurity “holiday” would generate. Introducing Identity Management Day. Neglect of these best practices is simply inviting trouble.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many IT departments struggle to stay on top of security vulnerabilities, and many don’t even know every IT asset they own, making comprehensive vulnerability management solutions an increasingly critical cybersecurity tool. Install security patches to fix bugs and help applications run better. Visit website.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Scam and phishing.

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