eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

Telecommunications 82

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 82

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

They provide a foundation for recognizing possible security issues and aiding forensic analysis. To protect the network’s security and integrity, administrators can track and analyze actions by keeping a log of network events. Regular testing can detect and mitigate any flaws, hence improving overall security posture.

Firewall 86

Firewall Penetration Testing DNS Network Security 86

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

At any size event, a buyer may run into a representative of a potential IT outsourcing vendor in the hall, in the audience, or at a networking event such as lunch or a reception. Also look for local IT trade shows that will often provide opportunities to network with smaller IT service providers.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Engineering Government 87

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re a large enterprise, a penetration testing service could provide massive long-term benefits. SolarWinds SEM SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) is a comprehensive tool for managing business cybersecurity. Hiring a pentester is especially useful for first-time firewall audits.

Firewall 103

Firewall Firmware Software Risk 103

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Incident responders and managers alike need training before the event. See the Best Incident Response Tools and Software This updates a March 2015 article by Drew Robb Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

Data breaches 79

Data breaches Big data Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 79

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Configure real-time notifications for critical events such as firewall rule updates or system status changes to provide a timely reaction to possible threats or operational difficulties. Customize logging and alert settings to meet your individual network needs and security priorities.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

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.

Network Security 113

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 113

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. A good vulnerability scanning tool should allow you to plan scans or trigger them depending on events or situations.

Authentication 55

Authentication Penetration Testing Risk Software 55

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Divide the network into different zones to assist with the principle of least privilege and make specific security measures easier to deploy. This method improves control and containment in the event of a breach by isolating affected segments while protecting the rest.

Firewall 108

Firewall Network Security Backups Education 108

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Simultaneously, logging and monitoring security events helps to efficiently identify and respond to possible attacks. Organizations may improve their capacity to detect, analyze, and mitigate security problems in the IaaS environment by proactively monitoring and documenting security-related events.

Encryption 101

Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 101

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Patch and vulnerability management : Apply maintenance principles to assets to prevent compromised security controls or inadvertent gaps in network security. Penetration testing : Tests security controls to verify correct implementation, detect vulnerabilities, and confirm adequate security controls for risk reduction goals.

Architecture 101

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 101

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work? Certainly not.

Penetration Testing 88

Penetration Testing Software Cybersecurity Risk 88

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls.

Risk 80

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 80

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work? Certainly not.

Penetration Testing 74

Penetration Testing Software Cybersecurity Risk 74

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Audits can be performed continuously by a security operations center (SOC), a managed IT security service provider (MSSP), or a security information and event management (SIEM) system. DNS Server Audits DNS server audits require regular use and examination of log files for the DNS server and DNS requests.

DNS 101

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 101

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Despite the continuing surge in ransomware attacks, many vendors provide effective solutions to detect, slow, and even block ransomware or data theft attempts before they become crippling events. 21% have at least 76 specialty security solutions. 90% report at least 250 security events per week.

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 97