eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With the correct combination of those three solutions, organizations are witnessing better security outcomes such as: A 72% reduction in dwell time: Eliminate investigation tasks and shorten the time spent on threat hunting and staying compliant.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

From the other end of the supply chain, many vendors build Cinterion Cellular Modems into their internet-of-things (IoT) or operations technology (OT) equipment such as sensors, meters, or even medical devices. How long will it take to address these supply chain issues? May 8, 2024 Citrix Hypervisor 8.2

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

However, unconfirmed reports indicate that the impact of the latest ransomware attack on Foxconn’s operational technology system is still unknown. Data is exfiltrated using an off-the-shelf and custom program to activate the LockBit ransomware in encrypting the victim’s files. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Cyber attackers frequently use legacy technology as part of their attack strategies, targeting organizations that have yet to implement mitigations or upgrade obsolete components. More information about the TLS disabling statement can be found here: Enable TLS 1.2 which supports encryption and signing using weak hashing methods.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In cybersecurity, steganography mainly consists of hiding malicious payloads or secret information inside seemingly harmless files such as images, PDFs, audios, videos, and many other document types. Thanks to an encryption algorithm, the message or the malware is embedded in the image by altering only specific pixels.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

To protect your team’s remote communications, your security team must understand the weaknesses of remote access protocols and why securing them is so important. How Secure Remote Access Works Remote access technology uses protocols to make one computer’s content available to another one.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. They apply policies dynamically, manage business data rights, and automate data processes to effectively protect sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CWPPs use APIs to acquire information, apply policies, and act on resources. AWS-based CWPPs, for example, interface with Amazon EC2, S3, and Lambda for increased security inside those services. Data Security Protection of data is a crucial function of any CWP platform. They interface directly with certain cloud services.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Each step builds on the previous step to increase the quality of the information, the organization of the findings, and the usability of the report for stakeholders. Plan: Outlining the testing and creating report templates in advance acts both as a checklist of information needed and as a repository for testing details.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Employ Device Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Threat actors might use the issue to cause data loss, interrupt operations, and potentially compromise important information. also adds Supplemental and Environmental safety measurements and values relevant to operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) contexts.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Vulnerability management is a critical element of information security. The technology surrounding information security is developing at a rapid pace and vulnerabilities are inevitable. Determine your network’s weaknesses and use this information to reduce the attack surface available for exploitation.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

Some risks specifically affecting IoT include : Built-in vulnerabilities : IoT devices are often shipped specifically for consumer use, without enterprise-grade encryption or security controls. Deepfakes in access controls: There are now ways to brute-force even the fingerprint biometrics on your phone.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest. Users are required to ensure encryption of sensitive data within applications and during transmission. Providers handle the encryption of data within the application, with users typically overseeing access to their data.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk. Regular testing, customization of data transfer methods, and attentive monitoring all contribute to reduce risks and improve security during the migration process. Fortunately, there are mitigation strategies available to address each risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What distinguishes Avanan is its ability to incorporate sophisticated threat intelligence into the email security environment. This connection provides enterprises with real-time information into emerging dangers, allowing them to respond quickly and accurately. Offers the ability to encrypt emails to protect private correspondence.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events. TIPs contextualize these threats, offering security teams more information, usually at a faster rate than vendor threat feeds.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security protects your critical information from unwanted access and potential threats through sophisticated procedures. Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. This increases user and service provider trust.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As with most cyberextortionists lately, the Cuba gang encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom in exchange for a decryption key. Single extortion: encrypting data and demanding a ransom just for decryption. Double extortion: besides encrypting, attackers steal sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Implement robust encryption , access restrictions, data categorization, secure connections, and an incident response strategy. Staff Education: Train employees on cloud security best practices and the possible risks associated with cloud use. Your first line of defense against threats is a well-informed staff.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

In an age of strong data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA , data loss prevention (DLP) technology is becoming a critically important IT security tool. Sensitive data can include personally identifiable information (PII) that can impact user privacy. Hybrid Work Model. Data Explosion. How to choose a DLP solution.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All firewalls filter based on rules for network and transport layer information and many newer firewalls can also filter on the data link layer to block malicious IP addresses and URLs. Application Sending and receiving application information 6. Application Information on usable data formats, encryption 5. Application 4.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Get started today!

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

Once released, the PoC starts the clock for active attacks, especially for security tools, as demonstrated in active attacks on Palo Alto’s PAN-OS vulnerability fixed the week before. Widely-used PuTTY Utility Allows Recovery of Encryption Secret Keys Type of vulnerability: Deterministic cryptographic number generation.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Private clouds avoid the shared environment of public cloud environments and thus are considered more secure, but users still need to take steps to get private cloud security right. Private cloud security is the set of techniques, technology, and requirements used to safeguard data and resources in a private cloud environment.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This method is especially critical for maintaining security in multi-cloud situations. Step 4: Automation Cloud technology is ever-evolving, with changes to regulations, applications, patches, and access control occurring on a regular basis. Unvetted technologies can create security flaws and data disclosure issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. A secure API architecture serves as a strong foundation for all that, designed with security in mind.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Perimeter Defense Perimeter defense blocks threats at the network’s edge. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools examine the security posture of cloud environments by combining preset security rules, industry best practices, and compliance standards to discover assets and vulnerabilities, monitor configurations and access, and respond to threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Barracuda started in the early 2000s with an appliance to provide email security and filter out SPAM. Inspected and decrypted traffic blocks malware and malicious URLs through centralized control and filtering based on Barracuda’s cloud-based next generation firewall (NGWF) technology.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If everyone does their part – implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating people, following good cyber hygiene – our interconnected world will be a safer and more resilient place for everyone. Encrypt all your data: Protect all your data, whether stored or transmitted. Trust in technology.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

Despite all the technological solutions to any problem in today’s world, there is always the human-factor to consider. The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides.

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