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Looking at a penetration test through the eyes of a target

CyberSecurity Insiders

Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. Choosing a penetration testing team worth its salt Let’s zoom into what factors to consider when approaching companies in this area, how to find professionals amid eye-catching marketing claims, and what pitfalls this process may entail.

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NetSPI Wins Big with Breach and Attack Simulation

NetSpi Executives

Since the launch of our Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) enhancements in 2022 , we’ve helped companies spanning all sizes and sectors improve their threat detection capabilities and move away from a ‘secure by default’ mindset that has rendered ineffective against the evolving and complex threat landscape.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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How To Use the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

CyberSecurity Insiders

MITRE ATT&CK® is an invaluable resource for IT security teams, who can leverage the framework to enhance their cyber threat intelligence, improve threat detection capabilities , plan penetration testing scenarios, and assess cyber threat defenses for gaps in coverage. Threat Detection & Analytics.

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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

eSecurity Planet

Intelligence: Global threat intelligence, advanced threat detection, and integrated incident response. Metrics: Monitors more than 150 billion security events per day in more than 130 countries. Intelligence: Threat intelligence and incident response services supported by IBM Security X-Force. million devices.

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for engaging in ‘threat hunting’ — and how to do it effectively

The Last Watchdog

One of the most commonly used tools for threat hunting, however is security information and event management (SIEM). SIEM technology works by capturing and correlating network data such as event logs and looking for patterns of malicious behavior. SIEMs vs. UEBAs. Patience, persistence required.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. This method improves control and containment in the event of a breach by isolating affected segments while protecting the rest. In the event of a breach, segmentation improves security by blocking lateral movement.

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