Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya is now reporting the software-as-a-service (SaaS) instance of its Virtual System Administrator (VSA) platform will be back online sometime between 4:00 p.m. The company has also committed to providing access to an independent security. and 7:00 p.m.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. A methodical drive has been underway for at least the past decade to affect a transition to a new network security paradigm – one less rooted in the past and better suited for what’s coming next.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 12, 2021

This is a reminder I get every day when I interact with people from the cybersecurity fraternity, most of whom say that they landed a career in cybersecurity purely by chance. I recently made a LinkedIn post asking people to share their stories about how they happened to become cybersecurity professionals. How can I get started?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A faulty update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike triggered one of the largest IT outages in history, impacting approximately 8.5 million systems worldwide. OpenSSH is used in a wide range of scenarios where secure network communication is required. Why does it matter? Why does it matter?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether you specialize in SaaS, outsource your services or operate as a physical goods trader in the B2B sector, the risk of cybersecurity intrusions prevails. According to CNBC , 43% of cybersecurity attacks are aimed at small businesses, however, only 14% are prepared to defend themselves. Open with a Description of your Company.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As high-profile data breaches, such as Equifax , continue to dominate headlines, the topic of cybersecurity –or lack thereof–has commanded greater attention. The word ‘cybersecurity’ has become the media’s latest buzzword…and for good reason. Cybersecurity Definition. Different Types of Cybersecurity. Website Security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Red, blue and purple teams simulate cyberattacks and incident responses to test an organization’s cybersecurity readiness. Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. Here are six benefits of using these teams.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is incredibly important. This has created a high demand for cybersecurity professionals who can defend against these attacks, making it an exciting and fulfilling field to work in. The need for cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever before.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This strategy seems to be a trade-off, as such services are way easier to take down by authorities, but it allows bypassing network security products that don’t block legitimate providers. AT&T labs provided a list of IoCs (indicators of compromise) that system administrators can use to add specific rules to security solutions.

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Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 7, 2024

Perhaps you'll glean from these short episodes the insights that will help you chart your own path in cybersecurity. I pursued a degree in computer science and was inspired to enter the cybersecurity field after deploying my first firewall. Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary field requiring diverse knowledge. Some takeaways.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Microsoft is taking another step in its aggressive campaign to get enterprises to adopt multifactor authentication (MFA) by rolling out Conditional Access policies requiring the tool for system administrator access into Entra and other cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For an example of VLANs used for network security segmentation purposes, see Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture. As your network activity continues to grow, consider creating new sub-VLANs in order to reduce broadcast traffic and make it easier to manage network security and performance in granular segments.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Management permit rules: For example, send a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap to a network management server. Deny and alert: Notify systems administrator of potentially malicious traffic. Is your business ramping up its network protection?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 13, 2023

Such a never-ending hunt for exploits could leave system administrators with little to no time to fix vulnerabilities and keep their systems secure, leaving a wide range of systems vulnerable to exploitation, causing widespread and significant damage.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The security bulletin was last updated August 25. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2023

Namely, there are scripts using commands that an attacker could use to steal data from the company’s network , but which also resembled legitimate administrative tasks used by IT professionals for various system administration tasks. But, lo and behold, it was a RaaS gang the whole time!

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. The security bulletin was last updated August 25. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

According to a 2020 case study on one of the firms, security researchers identified more than 1,500 email addresses and 6,000 passwords exposed in more than 80 data breaches. Some of the credentials belonged to company leadership, system administrators, and other employees with privileged access.".

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

However, with all the benefits SD-WAN provides organizations, it also opens the door for a new set of security challenges. This article looks at the security functionality of SD-WAN solutions and how to bolster SD-WAN cybersecurity. Traditional Networks vs Software-Define Networks (SDN). Jump to: What is SD-WAN?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

He writes about this in his book, "Ghost in the Wires": "I would call the company I'd targeted, ask for their computer room, make sure I was talking to a system administrator, and tell him, 'This is [whatever fictitious name popped into my head at that moment], from DEC support. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

How Automated Patch Management Works Patch management is one of the most important aspects of cybersecurity. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact. The network is also monitored to ensure that all devices remain up-to-date with the latest patches and updates.

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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

JUNE 21, 2023

By concentrating on crucial patches that fix serious flaws or have a significant influence on system stability, system administrators may make sure that resources are used effectively and that possible disruptions are kept to a minimum.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2024

Kickstarting a career in cybersecurity requires professionals to find opportunities, learn quickly, and adjust to a rapidly changing industry. This guide to starting a career in cybersecurity walks you through those steps and helps you plan, gain practical experience, and make yourself a good hiring choice.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Collaborate with your organization’s IT and security teams to fix the vulnerabilities by deploying software updates, changing settings, establishing security measures, or adhering to best practices advocated by tool and security experts.

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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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ForAllSecure

MAY 26, 2022

Specifically it said, “Computer security research is a key driver of improved cybersecurity,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. I was a coder by nature, but I got into networking security and picked up Linux. ” So what is is the common good? There wasn't as much specialization. Right, so my name pops up.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

And also reached three significant conclusions, which you can summarize like this: Twitter is to blame for the cyberattack's success, because of inadequate cybersecurity going all the way to the top. New York should increase cybersecurity regulations as a result, especially for social media companies.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers. The fix: Cisco has provided interim measures to mitigate the vulnerability.

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