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GUEST ESSAY: The case for leveraging hardware to shore up security — via a co-processor

The Last Watchdog

The vulnerabilities of internet security, once mostly a nuisance, have become dangerous and costly. Security software may have been a satisfactory product at the turn of the century, but despite massive levels of investment, many experts now realize that it is not adequate for dealing with contemporary threats.

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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The State of Endpoint Security Management in 2022: It’s Worse Than You Suspect

CyberSecurity Insiders

Everyone who uses the internet or deals with a digital file or task uses an endpoint device. In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. Unfortunately, it is no longer as simple as it used to be in the past.

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Cisco Salutes the League of Cybersecurity Heroes

Cisco Security

As the global CISO of Mediapro, Roberto has deployed Cisco SecureX together with Umbrella, Secure Endpoint, Secure Firewall, ISE, NGIP, Threat Response, AnyConnect, and Web security. With this partnership, Mediapro has reduced its threat detection time by 90%. Cybersecurity is truly a global discipline. John Patrick Duro.

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Is your firewall stuck in the 80s?

Cisco Security

Modernize your firewall for greater security resilience. Cybersecurity has changed dramatically since the dawn of firewalls in the 1980s. Today’s workers, data, and applications are everywhere, and firewalls must be as well. So, can your firewall grow with you? The firewall is a critical foundation for security.

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Recapping Cisco Secure at Black Hat USA 2021

Cisco Security

In addition, Matt personally prefers the newer MFA system than the age-old firewall system. Watch as Cisco Talos Research Engineer Edmund Brumaghin dissects the key changes in recent ransomware attacks and how organizations can proactively reduce the risk associated with them. Recent Trends in Ransomware.

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When It comes to Cybersecurity – An ounce of prevention

CyberSecurity Insiders

Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Disguising themselves as legitimate web sites, email, and customer service entities they depend on people’s kindness, willingness to help and urgency to resolve perceived threats/problems.