The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2022

Vulnerability management, or VM, has long been an essential, if decidedly mundane, component of network security. Advanced VM tools and practices are rapidly emerging to help companies mitigate a sprawling array of security flaws spinning out of digital transformation. Related: Log4J’s long-run risks.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

IT leaders must integrate security tools into a cooperative, consolidated ecosystem using a composable and scalable cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) approach. By 2024, organizations adopting a CSMA to integrate security tools to. The post Top Four Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

Increasingly, these cybercriminals are doing more than stealing data, often encrypting whole systems and interrupting business operations with ransomware, a threat that’s increased 15x over the past. The post Reduce Ransomware Risk With the Fortinet Security Fabric appeared first on TechRepublic.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This has led to CISOs shifting how they approach protecting the corporate perimeter with additional controls and monitoring tools being used to scan any access to the network. Organisations are feeling a shift in networking and security with the realities of mobile working, particularly as they rapidly adopt and embrace the cloud.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. This surge in TLS abuse has shifted the security community’s focus back to a venerable network security tool, the firewall.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It’s essential to distinguish that Zero Trust is not a technology and a holistic approach to network security. Equally, from a network perspective, visibility into communication across the network is vital to ensure the appropriate segmentation policies are deployed. Implementing Zero Trust.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ransomware. During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Researchers also found that file-less ransomware skyrocketed and that trend makes sense. Identity Theft.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2021

Network security is in the throes of a metamorphosis. Advanced technologies and fresh security frameworks are being implemented to deter cyber attacks out at the services edge, where all the action is. Related: Automating security-by-design in SecOps. This means Security Operations Centers are in a transition.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Yet, the digital connection is also a threat. Ransomware and phishing remain major headaches for IT security teams, and as users and resources have migrated outside of the traditional network security perimeter, it’s become increasingly difficult to protect users from clicking on a link or opening a malicious file.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, with hospitals, clinics, and medical practices relying heavily on technology to store and manage patient data, streamline operations, and improve patient care.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

The pandemic spurred digital transformation unlike anything we have ever seen since the dawn of the internet as we know it. Knowing When to Move Threat Detection, Investigation and Response (TDIR) to the Cloud. By Tyler Farrar, CISO, Exabeam. While organizations faced an unknown road ahead, they were quick to adapt.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Networks allow devices to communicate data and information, which is critical for the running of a business. Companies must invest in network security solutions since network dangers aren’t going away. It does, however, make it easier for malicious applications or malware to spread throughout your infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snowflake, Inc. says NO, threatening legal action against those who say it was. But reports are coming in of several more massive leaks from other Snowflake customers. The post Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault?

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

According to the Fortinet February 2022 Global Threat Landscape Report, industries worldwide experienced a dramatic 15x growth in ransomware volume over the past 18 months, with sustained volume throughout 2021.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2022

In addition, IT teams and other groups may rely on shell scripts to automate critical business functions such as onboarding new employees, backing up critical databases, or performing network security functions. If your software teams haven’t started securing their software build environments with code signing, act now.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The consequences of not patching business-critical security flaws are severe. They range from massive sensitive data leaks, data theft, ransomware, fines, reputation and financial losses, to shutdown of operations due to compromised systems. All of these issues are exploited by attackers.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post CISA Warning: MOVEit Has Yet Another Zero-Day SQL Injection RCE Bug appeared first on Security Boulevard. Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is sheer incompetence.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog has been authored by Frank Dickson, Program Vice President, Cybersecurity Products Practice, and Christopher Rodriguez, Research Director, IDC Network Security. IDC recently had the opportunity to talk to CISOs regarding the integration of Cisco Secure Workload and Secure Firewall.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2021

It calls for organizations to start proactively managing the myriad new attack vectors they’ve opened up in the pursuit of digital agility — by embracing a bold new IT architecture that extends network security far beyond the traditional perimeter. Clearly, bolt-on security just isn’t cutting it.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that “with an unprecedented number of people working remotely, phishing and ransomware attacks increased by 11 percent and 6 percent respectively.” Cybercriminals have taken advantage of security challenges that arise from the new model of remote work and collaboration.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 16, 2019

Kubernetes is one of many key enabling technologies of digital transformation that has tended to remain obscure to non-technical company decision makers. Related podcast: Securing software containers. This vulnerability has been observed exposing Kubernetes clusters across industries and organizations of all kinds.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Given the high cost of cyberattacks, vulnerability scans act as a cost-effective way to stay proactive in protecting your network. The consequences of breaches can be devastating, from data exfiltration to leaks, ransomware extortion, legal suits, fines, loss of reputation, and even shutdown of operations.

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McAfee

JUNE 22, 2020

When RBI is implemented as an integral component of SWG traffic inspection, and with the right technology like pixel mapping, it can deliver real-time, zero-day protection against ransomware, phishing attacks and other advanced malware while not hindering the browsing experience. Digital transformation demands nothing less.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2021

Illumio’s workload and endpoint security platforms fit nicely into the zero trust space, and with its microsegmentation and whitelisting abilities, the company says it can even prevent the spread of ransomware. Make sure the right people can access the right resources at the right time – and nothing more with Appgate.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Digital Transformation In 2024, several trends are expected to shape the landscape of digital transformation. Ransomware attacks will become even more sophisticated and intense in 2024, with more originating via unmanaged or bring-your-own devices, and human operated ransomware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

The spending on cybersecurity tools, security staff, upgrade of the security operations center, and security awareness training is an aggregation of efforts to reduce the organization’s overall risk posture. Security breaches cause foreseeable financial damage to the organization.

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