eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Virtual patching bypasses the complex and time-consuming process of developing and deploying patches by using rules, mitigations and protective steps, often at the IPS or firewall level, to shore up networks to prevent attackers or malware from accessing these vulnerabilities. Proactive identification approaches are recommended.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets. As of mid-2022, the cost is $381 USD.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. Common tools for data exfiltration include Rclone, Rsync, various web-based file storage services (also used by threat actors to implant malware/tools on the affected network), and FTP/SFTP. Signs of the presence of Cobalt Strike beacon/client.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Network: The cloud provider ensures security for the networking infrastructure supporting the functioning of the cloud and encrypted interservice communications. This does not apply to customer-created networks or connections. Network, firewall, and web application firewall (WAF) hardening.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The following sections speak to how ransomware can affect organizations with backup strategies in place, the implications of advanced malware , and why the type of backup solution matters. Malware constantly evolves to match advancing cybersecurity standards and solutions, and ransomware is no exception. Data Exfiltration.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Since then, much has been learned about the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) deployed and what steps organizations are taking to harden their network and application security. APT accessed SolarWinds; injects Sunspot malware. APT removes build VMs malware to avoid detection. The Solorigate malware family.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Be Thorough It is all too easy in an attack to find the apparent source of malware, eradicate it and leave it at that. Some sophisticated viruses and hackers move laterally once they enter networks and compromise multiple systems in an extended attack. But you may miss further traces of it on other systems.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

The open source security tool, Nmap, originally focused on port scanning, but a robust community continues to add features and capabilities to make Nmap a formidable penetration testing tool. This article will delve into the power of Nmap, how attackers use Nmap, and alternative penetration testing (pentesting) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

Even if this attack is only temporary by definition, it’s often enough to inject malware successfully. This attack relies on a client-server architecture and consists of using other protocols such as TCP or SSH to tunnel malware through DNS requests. There is no firewall that can block these DNS requests.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege). You will create cyber awareness among your staff, as well as users, partners, customers.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

There are a number of cybersecurity services to choose from, ranging from managed SIEM to managed detection and response (MDR) , managed firewalls, incident response , and more. Read more: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM. 11 Leading MSSPs. Delivery: On-premises and cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Implementing these best practices will not only protect DNS but also network security in general because properly protected DNS can also protect email, endpoints, and other network systems from attack. Firewalls should be hardened to close unneeded ports.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Prioritizing Vulnerabilities and Patches.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The resultant synergy has been optimal visibility into ICS networks through an adaptive edge monitoring architecture alongside Cisco’s existing security stack. In addition to Cyber Vision, the Cisco IoT Threat Defense also includes firewalls , identity service engines (ISE), secure endpoints, and SOAR.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

For the experiment, the researchers attempted to emulate the tools and behaviors of Advanced Persistent Threat actors, using scripted attacks involving spearphishing and various malware delivery techniques. There are some limitations to the research.

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Hacking Marketing Media Penetration Testing 116

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Ransomware: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a victim’s computer and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: A DoS attack is an attempt to overwhelm a network or website with traffic, causing it to crash or become unavailable.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

For the experiment, the researchers attempted to emulate the tools and behaviors of Advanced Persistent Threat actors, using scripted attacks involving spearphishing and various malware delivery techniques. There are some limitations to the research.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A zero-trust architecture with continuous authorization might be the preferred option for some, but a traditional security framework can provide adequate security for many. The classic approach of a modern firewall , robust network security , and advanced endpoint security would be reasonable.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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