eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

supports weak cryptography, which is a security risk as there are tools available to decrypt packets with weak cryptography. also doesn’t help in rendering modern connections securely. Subscribe The post A PowerShell Script to Mitigate Active Directory Security Risks appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Much like the rest of technology, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for cybersecurity companies has been in a slump this year. Startup Runways Dwindle A key factor that will likely drive more dealmaking activity is that CEOs of cybersecurity startups may not have much of a choice. And this may happen sooner than later.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

3 Common Types of Cross-Site Scripting Attacks Top 5 Risks Associated with XSS Attacks How to Tell if You’re Vulnerable to XSS Attacks Can You Prevent Cross-Site Scripting? XSS attacks have multiple security and business risks, including credential theft and damaged company reputation. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. Quantum-Resistant Cryptography In response to these emerging threats, researchers and cybersecurity experts have been developing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Last week’s cybersecurity incidents revealed significant vulnerabilities across multiple platforms. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. Looking for an alternative method for secure remote access?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices 3 Real Examples of DLP Best Practices in Action How to Implement a Data Loss Prevention Strategy in 5 Steps Bottom Line: Secure Your Operations with Data Loss Prevention Best Practices When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The risk associated with each vulnerability is identified based on its severity score. The security gaps are closed through patching, virtual patching, configuration, debugging, etc. To keep your risks limited to tolerance levels and protect your assets, you must regularly perform vulnerability assessments. In Conclusion.

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teslas have plenty of vulnerabilities, as cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered. The zero-days reveal just how many items can threaten an organization’s cybersecurity. While we’ve known about the dangers of IoT devices for a long time, plenty of cybersecurity tools still don’t sufficiently cover them.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Container security is the combination of cybersecurity tools, strategies, and best practices that are used to protect container ecosystems and the applications and other components they house. The best-known example of a container orchestration solution is Kubernetes.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2023

With its Alphabet origins and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as chairman, SandboxAQ landed a $500 million funding round earlier this year, the biggest cybersecurity round of 2023 thus far, with an A-list of investors that includes Schmidt, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, T.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

SOCs are one of the most important functions of an organization’s security defenses, but they are also a heavy drain on resources. The post SOC-as-a-Service: The Five Must-Have Features appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Natalie Silva, lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs, told eSecurity Planet that the Word vulnerability in particular poses a high risk, noting that the Preview Pane is a potential attack vector. “Therefore, applying the provided security updates promptly is strongly recommended to mitigate potential risks.”

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2022

Some believe it should be a requirement for organizations to have in the event of a cyberattack, while others might prefer to rely on their security defenses and avoid paying a costly rate. Cyber underwriting continued to focus on a company's control environment and cybersecurity maturity.".

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meanwhile, security teams are also concerned about recent cybersecurity issues including MS Exchange vulnerabilities and the SolarWinds hack. As a result, organizations are further assessing security posture management processes, examining vendor risk management requirements, and testing security more frequently.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ponemon chairman and founder Larry Ponemon said in a statement that “Most of the IT and security professionals regard their organizations as vulnerable to these attacks,” and that growing adoption of technologies such as cloud, mobile , big data , and the Internet of Things (IoT) are adding to that risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Our ransomware readiness assessment is designed to analyze the customer’s security posture with respect to ransomware from the perspective of prevention, containment and restoration.”. GuidePoint’s targeted Ransomware Readiness Assessment will help customers: Identify gaps in their security defenses. HERNDON, Va.–(

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NopSec

AUGUST 15, 2017

Automation tools Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef Orchestration: Jenkins, MS SCCM Integration: Ticketing Workflow Management Embed vulnerability management Embedding Vulnerability Management DevOps also involved a shift in the mindset when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll analyze some broader concepts in cyber security like cybersecurity risk mitigation and establishing a comprehensive vulnerability management program. After all, vulnerability scanning and mitigation is only one step in implementing a holistic risk mitigation strategy. But we won’t stop there!

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The impending holidays don’t mean a break from cybersecurity threats. Google’s Dataproc security issues could be exploited not just through the analytics engine but through Google Compute Engine, too. When a threat actor gains access to an instance of Dataproc, they could view sensitive data being processed or stored.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

but taking a risk-based approach this should be treated as a higher priority this month,” he wrote. Getting Vulnerability Protection Right Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ivanti vice president of security products Chris Goettl noted that while the CVSS score is a relatively low 6.5, “proof-of-concept code has been disclosed and there are exploits detected in the wild. This CVE should be treated as a higher severity than Important due to the risk of exploit.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations of all sizes need to review the active exploits and announced patches and ensure that vulnerabilities in all of their high value and high risk systems are mitigated. Read next: Network Protection: How to Secure a Network Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP): Best used for securing specific workloads and applications, with a particular focus on runtime safety and vulnerability management. Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. By limiting movement, you mitigate the risk of malicious actors accessing key segments.” Moving to zero trust can create cybersecurity gaps.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The fix: Ivanti has released patches for the following product versions: Connect Secure 9.1R14.5 Connect Secure 9.1R17.3 Connect Secure 9.1R18.4 Connect Secure 22.4R2.3 Connect Secure 22.5R1.2 Connect Secure 22.5R2.3 Connect Secure 22.6R2.2 Policy Secure 9.1R17.3 Policy Secure 22.5R1.2

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A pentest report should also outline the vulnerability scans and simulated cybersecurity attacks the pentester used to probe for weaknesses in an organization’s overall security stack or specific systems, such as websites, applications, networks, and cloud infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Finally, deploy the firewall and perform regular monitoring and maintenance to provide an ideal security posture and effective network protection. Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Also read : Is the Answer to Vulnerabilities Patch Management as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Companies have acquired multiple identity tools to deal with the surge in digital identities (or digital profiles accessing enterprise data and applications), creating identity sprawl that weakens their cybersecurity postures. The deployment of multiple identity management tools impacts security posture and drains productivity.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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