Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Sophos used custom implants to monitor China-linked thret actors targeting firewall zero-days in a years-long battle. Improved operational security, including disrupting firewall telemetry to hinder detection and minimize their digital footprint.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. How Host-Based Firewalls Work Organizations often adopt host-based firewalls for device-specific security control.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. Network admins must configure firewall rules that protect their data and applications from threat actors. It manages inbound web server traffic, the connection requests from remote sources.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

The most important and integral part of any data security begins with having firewalls installed in the environment. Not just that, installing firewalls is an essential requirement of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS ). What is a PCI DSS Compliant Firewall? Protect cardholder data with a firewall.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2025

Imagine your customer data, sensitive internal documents, or proprietary algorithms being processed by a vendor's AI model. Understanding AI risk: more than just data leaks When assessing vendors, it helps to break down AI risk into three core categories: Third-party data risks: What happens when you send your data to another company?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Boeing itself was targeted by the LockBit ransomware platform in 2023, facing a $200 million ransom demand, while its unit Jeppesen, a provider of flight navigation tools, suffered a major ransomware incident in 2022, delaying flight-planning services and illustrating the cascading risk of a single provider outage.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

How a given open-source library works in a specific app can be a mystery because arbitrary parties contributed pieces of coding that may or may not have been documented,” he says. They’re now the norm and security teams must assess and manage the risk of these stacks.”. Firewalls predate SIEMs. Legacy tech’s role.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

This surge in TLS abuse has shifted the security community’s focus back to a venerable network security tool, the firewall. In the first quarter of 2021, the majority malicious TLS traffic detected by Sophos carried initial-compromise malware such as loaders, droppers and document-based installers like BazarLoader, GoDrop and ZLoader.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Make it clear that mixing work and pleasure on the same device comes with security risks. Very important files and documents can be encrypted or stored in password protected folders to keep them safe from prying eyes. Pay special attention to devices that are used to work from home (WFH) or included in a BYOD program.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The vulnerability Context Security discovered meant exposing the Wi-Fi credentials of the network the device was attached to, which is significant because it demonstrates that IoT vulnerabilities can put other devices on the network at risk as well. Are these examples actually risks in IoT?

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Webroot

JANUARY 13, 2025

For MSPs, this means your customers need more than basic firewalls and endpoint protection. Anything less, and you risk leaving customers vulnerable to costly breaches. Compliance mandates are tightening: Regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and PCI DSS mean SMBs are under growing pressure to protect their sensitive data 24/7.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Don’t miss OWASP’s update to its “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” list. OWASP — the Open Worldwide Application Security Project — released its first “Top 10 Risks for LLMs” last year. Meanwhile, procurement and risk managers can use the list when evaluating software vendors.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

“Our Litigation Firewall isolates the infection and protects you from harm. Use our robust API to seamlessly scrub these high-risk numbers from your outbound campaigns and inbound calls, or adjust your suppression settings to fit your individual requirements and appetite for risk.”

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2025

By achieving ISO 27001 certification , organizations can demonstrate to stakeholders that theyve implemented a rigorous, internationally accepted framework for managing and protecting information security risks. Determine Risk Treatment Options: Decide whether to mitigate, transfer, accept, or avoid risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Organizations have long encountered various types of risk.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Chances are strong that your corporate website uses a CMS, and perhaps you have a separate CMS for documents and other files shared by your employees, partners, and suppliers. or higher) encryption protocol, because systems using an older version of TLS are a security risk. Security is essential for a CMS.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In contrast, more mature organizations quantify risk, comparing the original risk against the cost of the solution and the residual risk after deployment to decide whether to proceed with the purchase. Some focus on the solution's problem-solving capabilities, suitability, and efficacy.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

When it comes to compliance, the list of documentation and evidence pieces is broad. To help weve created a checklist of the key documents broken down per control to help you navigate PCI and ensure youve covered all bases. Update regularly : Review and update documents periodically to align with changing compliance requirements.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Be sure to secure server rooms, document archives, and other sensitive areas that could be involved in the incident. While this article focuses on handling data breaches, a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, including pandemics, natural disasters, financial instability, and human errors.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

A DoS attack that caused disruptions at a power utility in the United States exploited a flaw in a firewall used in the facility. The incident took place earlier this year, threat actors exploited a known vulnerability in a firewall used by the affected facility to cause disruption. ” states the NERC document. and 7 p.m.,

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams. Until now, organizations have relied on firewalls, intrusion detection and similar techniques to protect their data.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The documents appeared to be associated with internal invoices, communications, and customer’s stored CRM files. Cloud-based customer relationship management systems allow a business or another organization to manage interactions with customers, store documents or other important business data and allow them to access it from anywhere.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

Follina relates to the Microsoft Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and enables attackers to execute remote code when a user opens a malicious Word document. Therefore, mitigating the risk from this vulnerability requires a comprehensive approach. Keep all endpoints patched and updated using automated processes.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enacted in 2017, this regulation is all about minimizing risk in the financial services sector, which, lets face it, is prime real estate for cybercriminals. The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Insight: Many businesses make the mistake of copying templates without understanding their unique risks.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Only by integrating these tools into your larger security reporting and analytics infrastructure, and by leveraging actionable responses, can one reduce the threat risk to an organization. Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall version 7.0

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

In addition to software vulnerabilities, a comprehensive vulnerability scanner can also detect risks such as configuration errors or authorization issues. To gain a comprehensive understanding of your environment’s risk, it’s important to use a tool that is able to detect all types of vulnerabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. It provides a framework for managing cybersecurity risk and is widely used by organizations in the U.S. Organizations put controls, tools, and processes in place to ensure safe operations and mitigate various risks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

Back in September 2024, CISA sounded the alarm on critical infrastructure organizations susceptibility to common, well-known attack methods in its CISA Analysis: Fiscal Year 2023 Risk and Vulnerability Assessments report. Coast Guard conducted in 2023. Enforce multi-factor authentication across all software development environments.

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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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IT Security Guru

JUNE 7, 2024

When it comes to data security, you might think of firewalls, encryption, or vulnerability scanning. One major advantage of cloud storage is the minimized risk of data falling into the wrong hands. Maintain a Record of Devices Ensure you maintain a documented inventory of all devices that store or can access card data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. Then find out which credentials are at risk. Other more user-friendly solutions are bot detection methods and application firewalls.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2020

Microsoft is warning dozens of hospitals of the risks of ransomware attacks due to insecure VPN devices and gateways exposed online. Microsoft is sending notifications to dozens of hospitals about vulnerable VPN devices and gateways exposed online in their network. Monitor and pay special attention to your remote access infrastructure.

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SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Dwight D. In this post we’ll dive into the fundamentals of incident response planning, and take it a step further to show how planning for an incident goes beyond just documentation. Eisenhower, the 34th U.S. president, once said, 'Plans are nothing; planning is everything.'

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 17, 2021

There’s even illegal pornography and leaked classified documents. Two distinct forks would soon emerge, one behind China’s Great Firewall and one outside. That’s not just a nuisance, but an existential risk to Bitcoin. There are advertisements, and several prayers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 16, 2023

They typically safeguard web applications with application security tooling or Web Application Firewalls (WAF). However, sensitive data is transmitted freely across internal and external APIs, increasing the risk of accidental or malicious exposure of different sensitive data types.

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