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10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools

eSecurity Planet

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. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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How To Make Your Website Safer For Users And Websites That Hold Business Data And Information

IT Security Guru

Employ Firewalls Firewalls act as a barrier between your website and potential attackers, especially if you work in industries that carry a lot of sensitive data including large corporations, insurance firms, medical practices and companies that offer bad credit loans. Data Encryption Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

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

Security Affairs

“This settlement ensures Home Depot complies with our state’s strong data security law and requires the company to take steps to protect consumer information from illegal use or disclosure.” ” .

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Most network security vendors focus on providing hardware and software solutions to deliver technical controls that use applications to authorize, authenticate, facilitate, protect, and monitor networking traffic.