CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. The top three brands impersonated in phishing attacks are Microsoft, PayPal, and Amazon.

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Google Security

AUGUST 3, 2021

Posted by Kees Cook, Software Engineer, Google Open Source Security Team To borrow from an excellent analogy between the modern computer ecosystem and the US automotive industry of the 1960s, the Linux kernel runs well: when driving down the highway, you're not sprayed in the face with oil and gasoline, and you quickly get where you want to go.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Historically, ransomware has been delivered via email attachments or, more recently, using direct network access obtained through things like unsecure VPN accounts for software vulnerabilities,” Crane Hassold, director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security, wrote in a blog post. Evolving Ransomware Scene. But this is just the start.”.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. 12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices A data loss prevention policy lays the groundwork, but the effectiveness of data security hinges on adopting globally accepted best practices.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Organizations first looked to augment their existing web application security tools and processes to “address” API security. Unfortunately, the security challenges associated with APIs can't be solved by simply updating existing testing tools and edge security defenses to check-the-box technologies that claim to provide "API security."

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The problem: Technology company Bosch has a thermostat, the BCC100, that’s vulnerable to firmware replacement from a threat actor. The fix: Bishop Fox provides a test script that engineers can use to determine if their firewall instance is vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. ” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

They use advanced tools and techniques to scan the internet for vulnerable devices within their target networks, leveraging resources such as Shodan, a search engine specifically designed for locating and accessing Internet-connected devices and services, to identify potential entry points.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas. Learn more about Malwarebytes EDR.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Search engine results can produce these options by adding “near me” to the search phrase or adding local cities and regions for filtering. As with search engine results, these referrals will skew towards the largest partners, but these lists will be smaller and a buyer will be able to investigate the options efficiently.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

AI-based attacks: Bot-based attacks are getting better at mimicking user activity, more easily breaching the low-security defenses of many IoT devices. Deepfakes in access controls: There are now ways to brute-force even the fingerprint biometrics on your phone.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Adoption of NVMe Over Fabrics The use of NVMe over fabrics improves the security of cloud storage by boosting data retrieval procedures. NVMe over fabrics starts to become an important technology in cloud storage. Inadequate Security Patching Security patches not applied promptly make systems vulnerable to exploitation.

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Webroot

APRIL 15, 2021

However, in the MSP community, the Blue Teams are usually the technicians responsible for establishing the layered security defenses and then verifying their effectiveness. Blue Teams can be anyone inside or outside the organization. These are true hackers starting from nothing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. How does security impact what they care about and what their job is focused on? What are their goals?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Acronym Appendix Security and IT use an enormous number of acronyms for technologies, vulnerabilities, protocols, etc. If delivering reports electronically, consider encrypted or technologically restricted distribution (specific-user only permissions, etc.). Physical reports should be numbered and tracked.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

AI Use Danger As with any emerging technology, many organizations should expect errors and growing pains as teams learn the nuances of applying the technology. AI-Improved Security Many vendors began marketing AI-enhanced products years ago, and experts see continuing development of AI as an advantage for improved cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Develop and implement suitable remediation procedures in collaboration with key stakeholders such as system administrators, network engineers, and security teams.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. After all, the cybersecurity landscape is always changing with new technological advancements — so your response plan should change, too. Remember, the incident response plan should never be a stagnant document.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BreachLock offers a wide range of services covering cloud , network , application , API , mobile, social engineering and third-party partner tests, and can help with SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 regulatory requirements too. This aids in comprehending the potential consequences of a security breach.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is an award-winning innovator with decades of experience pursuing advanced security defenses and next generation security solutions She also tells venture capitalists where to invest billions, helps non-profits pro bono, and ran DevSecOps at Intuit. Aaron’s LinkedIn photo illustrates chaos engineering in action.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Lack of Skilled Personnel Without qualified personnel, companies may fail to analyze and mitigate security issues. Complicated cloud technologies need specialized expertise for successful adoption and management. Insider risks can be attributed to a lack of awareness, employee unhappiness, or social engineering attacks.

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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. Improved Data Security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optional premium support subscriptions are also available for all appliances to provide rapid appliance replacement, onsite support, secure remote management, and advanced support engineers. Additionally, existing FortiClient (ZTNA/VPN, EPP/APT) subscribers can upgrade to FortiSASE for additional fees.

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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

JUNE 20, 2023

and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.). Number of people: If an organization decides to pursue social engineering tests, the organization may be charged by the number of people in the organization (unless flat-rate or hourly charges are used).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. Read next: What Is DMARC Email Security Technology?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. This unification of various data logs makes it possible for security teams to look at a single source of truth when identifying and responding to security threats.

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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. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the common model was to have the vast majority of employees within the office and in a controlled technology environment. Hybrid Work Model.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks. It is critical to keep software and systems up to date with security fixes. Employee training in recognizing and resisting phishing and other social engineering efforts is also important.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Versa Unified SASE provides carrier-grade performance and a host of deployment options expected by experienced network engineers and security professionals. Since Versa Unified SASE is the only top SASE vendor that offers an option for locally installed SASE control software, buyers with strong security needs (military, biotech, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

New Relic Yes 700+ technologies integrations Yes Yes Yes, with storage capacity of 100 GB storage/month. Datadog Yes 650+ technologies integrations Yes Add-on No, but it offers a 14-day free trial. Suitable for software engineering teams transitioning from ELK stacks. Starts at $10/user , plus $0.30/GB Starts at $45/month.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering. As with most cyberextortionists lately, the Cuba gang encrypts victims’ files and demands a ransom in exchange for a decryption key.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Palo Alto is a top cybersecurity company that pioneered firewall technology and continues to focus on market leadership. Prisma SASE further enforces this capability with robust multi-tenant features and a large number of options to support even uncommon networking and security requirements. Who is Palo Alto?

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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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