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VulnRecap 1/22/24 – Watch Chrome, Ivanti, Citrix Issues

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The problem: The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specification has an open-source network implementation, EDK II, with nine discovered vulnerabilities. Affected keys included some encryption keys and the GitHub commit signing key. The authenticated user must also be logged into an account on an instance of GHES.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

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Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also.

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Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Review 2023

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The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE product builds off the well established Barracuda security products (firewalls, gateways, email security, and more) that already protect so many global companies. When compared against other SASE competitors, Barracuda SecureEdge can be considered one of the best options to protect remote users.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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Defense can be further improved using: DDoS protection service : Provides turnkey and often automated defense of infrastructure through cloud-scalable infrastructure and targeted expertise. Email security tools : Screens emails and attachments for known malware, malicious URLs, and SPAM before delivery to the end user.