eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2022

Also read: 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. Setting Up a Test Environment. The idea with Metasploit is to attack another machine, so you’ll need another machine to run your tests. This way, you can train with various operating systems and disable antivirus software and firewalls safely.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

Vulnerability management relies on accurate lists of existing systems, software, connections, and security. The scope should be verified [as per the asset management policy / monthly / quarterly] to ensure all assets can be accurately assessed and tested for vulnerability identification.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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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. or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Here we’re focusing on some lesser-known but still worthy open-source solutions that can be used separately for specific purposes or combined to run comprehensive penetration tests. Patch management software. Can bypass a victim’s firewall. Provides a comprehensive network module, such as for host discovery.

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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. Signs of any unexpected usage of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software (including portable executables that are not installed). RMM software is commonly used by malicious actors to maintain persistence. Mimikatz or NTDSutil.exe ).

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Here are some: Firewall. The Firewall is a hardware/software tool whose purpose is to protect a host or a network segment from potentially harmful traffic coming from the external network (e.g. An IDS is a tool to detect possible unwanted manipulation of a particular system or network. Security awareness.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Some of the typical responsibilities and tasks include: Configuring technical security controls Conducting an app risk assessment Whitelisting/blacklisting apps Performing penetration testing For app security engineers, it’s vital to control SaaS apps and the risks related to them.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

While cloud security offerings provide a wide spectrum of choices, there are three generalized situations to compare against on-premises data centers: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). This does not apply to customer-created networks or connections.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The 911 call center will use weather forecasts to predict power outages and network monitoring software to watch for both operations and security issues to computer and phone systems. These controls will be tested and continuously monitored and thus lead to more effective and hardened security overall.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

Among the findings are nine vulnerabilities that operate as “network pivots,” where attackers targeted VPNs, firewalls and other internet-facing technologies to gain initial access. Meanwhile, venture capital firms are increasingly investing in startups that offer security-minded alternatives to VPNs and other technologies.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Patch management is all about helping organizations manage the process of patching software and applications. It encompasses functions such as testing patches, prioritizing them, deploying them, verifying that they are installed in all endpoints, and in general looking after every aspect of patching.

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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

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerabilities that could potentially be used by attackers to obtain unauthorized network access, steal data, or harm a system or network are identified and analyzed using a variety of tools and technologies. It includes hardware devices, software programs, data storage, and other sensitive assets.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

An effective vulnerability management policy can help with the cyclical process of discovering and managing vulnerabilities found within IT hardware, software, and systems. However, PCI DSS may require vulnerability scanning for a network, evaluation of point of sale (POS) terminals, and periodic penetration testing.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

Certifications are achieved by completing exams and courses which test the individual's aptitude. Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. The Complete Cyber Security Course: Network Security!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Last Wednesday, an anonymous individual published a file online containing the entirety of twitch.tv’s source code, information about twitch’s internal services and development tools, penetration testing reports and tools, and payouts to prominent Twitch streamers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A March 2020 software update of the SolarWinds Orion management platform gave malicious actors unhindered access to key government and enterprise networks. On February 2, 2021, Reuters reported that a second advanced persistent threat ( APT ), connected to China, also exploited SolarWinds software. federal agencies.

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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

JULY 7, 2023

Vulnerability scanning is critically important for identifying security flaws in hardware and software, but vulnerability scanning types are as varied as the IT environments they’re designed to protect. Agent-Server: The scanner installs agent software on the target host in an agent-server architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

A security infrastructure that’s spread too thin is more susceptible to a breach. Examples of managed security services include: Threat hunting Detection and response Data loss prevention Firewalls 10. Criminals are both experienced and proactive, and security teams must be the same to more successfully prevent breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In addition to restoring data and systems from the backup, network technicians may also have to reimage computers, install new software, set configuration policies, or reapply patches. The technical process of restoring the network takes time, and the larger and more complex the backup or network, the longer it will take to recover.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

Depending on your organization and its security needs, this could involve running vulnerability scans on all your assets or prioritizing certain assets based on their potential exposure and importance. Mitigate Alternatively, you may choose to mitigate a vulnerability by adding additional security controls around assets that are at risk.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cloud computing services, such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), each have unique security concerns. IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

Because many powerful SQL injection tools are available open-source , your organization must test your applications before strangers do. . Also Read: Best Penetration Testing Software for 2021. . Raise Virtual or Physical Firewalls. Also Read: Firewalls as a Service (FWaaS): The Future of Network Firewalls? .

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2023

Ideally, you’ll also have data from firewall logs, penetration tests , and network scans to review as well. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing Step 4: Prioritize Vulnerabilities The most severe vulnerabilities in your vulnerability scans will need to be identified and addressed first.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Security enthusiast and Linux evangelist Binni Shah consistently offers valuable tutorials, guides, and insights for the cybersecurity community. Shah provides her expertise in hacking, software development, and kernel development and advocates for open source initiatives. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security.

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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

JULY 25, 2022

There is no firewall that can block these DNS requests. For example, anyone who manages to get into a Wi-Fi or a corporate network can mess with DNS queries and responses. Using free software such as Wireshark , it’s relatively easy to capture data, including sensitive operations and all internet traffic. DNS hijacking.

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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.), Some software vendors (Microsoft, Firefox, etc.) How to Patch Vulnerabilities.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Featured Partners: Cybersecurity Software Learn more Learn more Learn more 3 General DNS Attack Prevention Best Practices Although DNS servers make all connections to the internet, they also resolve hostnames and IP addresses for all local devices (Ex: printers) on the local network. Everything You Need to Know.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

For effective DDoS defense, priority for patching and updates should be placed on devices between the most valuable resources and the internet such as firewalls, gateways , websites, and applications. See the Best Patch Management Software & Tools. Limit some protocols to devices on the internal network. Harden Applications.

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