eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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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. Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. Also read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. If you don’t have the talent in-house, employ a third-party security firm.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This penetration testing can generate a payload and, above all, emulate incoming connections with the infected machine once the hacker is in. Even if there’s a firewall enabled, it won’t block outgoing TCP connections. Such hackers don’t bother with social engineering or complex scenarios that only give a low success rate.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cloud security consists of all the technologies and processes that ensure an organization’s cloud infrastructure is protected against internal and external cybersecurity threats. What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests? What is cloud security? Understand your shared responsibility model.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network. CISA consider the following to be advanced forms of social engineering: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) poisoning. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Getting an unexpected call from the Social Security administration or the IRS will never happen. Once the actor has embedded themselves, they will strike. Instead, they will use traditional mail.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. DXC Technology. DXC Technology. SafeBreach holds multiple patents and awards for their BAS technology.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Hide the origin web server’s IP and restrict access with a firewall. Monitor infrastructure continuously: Check system capacity, traffic, and essential infrastructure, such as firewalls, on a regular basis to discover irregularities. Make sure configurations remain in line with security best practices and company rules.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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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. Social engineering methods include phishing , baiting, and tailgating. The post What Is a Vulnerability Assessment?

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, where technology is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Astra’s Pentest suite is a complete vulnerability assessment and penetration testing solution for web and mobile applications. The platform’s unique fingerprinting technology curtails scans to relevant application and device types. Best for: The vulnerability and penetration testing demands of SMBs. Astra Pentest.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like any malware, ransomware enters the network through attack vectors like phishing emails , social engineering , software and remote desktop protocol (RDP) vulnerabilities, and malicious websites. Though network firewalls and EDR remain trusty defense layers, they fail to guard against the advanced insider threat.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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