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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Some information security specialists confuse the concepts of WAF and NGFW. Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. We have an NGFW, do we need a WAF?"

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Retail giant Home Depot agrees to a $17.5 million settlement over 2014 data breach

Security Affairs

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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PCI 3, Requirement 11: PCI Penetration Testing and Wireless Security Explained

NopSec

11.3 – Implement a Methodology for Penetration Testing This requirement states the establishment of a penetration testing methodology. 11.3 – Implement a Methodology for Penetration Testing This requirement states the establishment of a penetration testing methodology. starting June 30, 2015.

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Critical flaw in WooCommerce Payments plugin allows site takeover

Security Affairs

it was first discovered by Michael Mazzolini from penetration testing firm GoldNetwork. “We developed a Proof of Concept and began writing and testing a firewall rule immediately. The vulnerability impacts plugin versions 4.8.0 through 5.6.1, ” reads the advisory published by Wordfence.

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Home Depot Data Breach Settlement: 5 Things It Must Do Now

SecureWorld News

The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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Understanding the Different Types of Audit Evidence

Centraleyes

Documentary Evidence: Tangible and straightforward, documentary evidence encompasses policies, procedures, and documentation related to information security controls. Auditors perform security tests, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessments to ensure robust controls capable of withstanding potential threats.

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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

CISA is ISACA’s (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) high-level certification designed for those who audit, control, monitor, and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems. These individuals will be the elite of information security and the top practitioners in the field.