The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2023

Related: Training employees to mitigate phishing It pressures working analysts to perform 24 hours’ worth of work in an 8-hour day. Experts must monitor firewalls, test business continuity plans and identify vulnerabilities with seemingly little payoff. An increasingly digitized world means analysts can’t rest.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Web application firewalls (WAFs) are a critical component for robust application security. At the same time, WAF technology is increasingly a part of more comprehensive security solutions like next-generation firewalls (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and more. Best Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). Amazon Web Services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Identify assets and their associated risks. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . Handle the threats’ possible risks. .

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Adam Levin

APRIL 15, 2020

Hospitals have been targeted by ransomware (despite initial assurances to the contrary), phishing scams are using pandemic-related scare tactics, and video conferencing apps have become the new go-to for everything from domain-spoofing attacks to zoombombing. Even NASA has reported a 100% increase in phishing and malware attacks. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding AI threats Mitigating AI threats risks requires a comprehensive approach to AI security, including careful design and testing of AI models, robust data protection measures, continuous monitoring for suspicious activity, and the use of secure, reliable infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

A credential stuffing attack is a type of cyber attack where hackers use large sets of username and password combinations, typically obtained from previous data breaches, phishing campaigns, or info-stealer infections, to gain unauthorized access to user accounts on various online services. ” continues the advisory.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is Phish(ing)? But, never mind the dozens of other reports and white papers about phishing that come out every year from security industry leaders, let’s take a look at the 2021 Verizon DBIR. Why should I care about Phish? The reason why phishing is still reigning supreme?

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We need to work with many different teammates on campus — risk management, legal, compliance and institutional review boards, to name a few — to effectively manage cybersecurity risk across our communities. They see the investment in MFA as critical to a campus cybersecurity program and managing risk for a campus.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The NFL also relied on the following Cisco technologies to secure Super Bowl LVI (all integrated through Cisco SecureX): Cisco Umbrella – Cisco Umbrella combines several security technologies into one, cloud-delivered solution so that users are shielded from internet-based risks whether they are on or off the network.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. SECURITY CATEGORY (PHISHING).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 3, 2024

They were used to access the internal workplace systems for BMW dealers and could have been useful to attackers for spear-phishing campaigns or malware distribution. The firewall won’t block the malicious link in an email as the domain is legitimate. Imagine you get an email from your CEO or manager asking you to do something.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Below is a five-step strategy to analyze the efficacy of your existing corporate safety protocols and reduce the risks of cyberattacks. Since phishing attempts infect an individual’s system with malware, spyware, or viruses, it’s critical to use dedicated programs installed on all gadgets and throughout your system.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks? Remote working risks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

companies lost nearly $7 billion to phishing scams, malware, malvertising, and other cybercrimes. In addition to software vulnerabilities, a comprehensive vulnerability scanner can also detect risks such as configuration errors or authorization issues. Is your organization doing enough to protect its environment from hackers?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Browser isolation prevents BYOD risk with a containerized application that acts as a VDI operating on the BYOD device to limit file transfers and access.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

HYAS Protect also blocks communication with a host of other malicious sites, including those related to phishing, malware, ransomware, botnets and data exfiltration. Because HYAS Protect monitors DNS traffic, it doesn’t matter how the network breach occurred—whether through ransomware, phishing, supply chain attacks, or other methods.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Here, we explore how Cisco Duo’s risk-based authentication can decrease false positives, accelerate frictionless trusted access, and help you assess risk at the point of login. Evaluate risk to establish trust To reliably and efficiently establish trust, it’s critical to understand the risk level an authentication attempt poses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In an example from last year, lack of risk-based adoption of cloud software and lack of controls to prevent access to ICS networks caused service disruption at a US drinking water treatment facility, where cyber-attack via poorly controlled cloud software (desktop sharing) had increased sodium hydroxide levels in drinking water [v].

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Firewalls have come a long way.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Executive summary Credential harvesting is a technique that hackers use to gain unauthorized access to legitimate credentials using a variety of strategies, tactics, and techniques such as phishing and DNS poisoning. According to recent research , phishing assaults targeted credential harvesting in 71.5% of cases in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

On the other hand, some threat types are not prevalent and pose significantly less risk. Most methods will involve your IT staff but without buy-in across the entire organization, the risk of a successful APT attack increases. Deploy advanced email filtering to prevent phishing attacks and test employees with phishing drills.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many users reuse the same password and username/email, so if those credentials are stolen from one site—say, in a data breach or phishing attack—attackers can use the same credentials to compromise accounts on other services. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. What can users do?

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Phishing and Spear Phishing. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. A human firewall is made up of the defenses the target presents to the attacker during a request for information. Use company-approved/vetted devices and applications.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Risk Identification and Mitigation Audits uncover potential risks and vulnerabilities, allowing businesses to address and mitigate them proactively. Legal Compliance Audits ensure legal compliance for industries with regulatory requirements, mitigating the risk of fines and penalties. Why are Audits Important?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. Businesses and consumers have to assess cybersecurity risks to protect their assets and private information.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. Reduce human risk.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 6, 2023

With the proliferation of social engineering attacks, employees continue to be the biggest risk factor,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. However, with proper training and coaching, they can become a human firewall and your last line of defence.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks. These risks require proactive and methodical strategizing to overcome if you are to protect your assets, data, and reputation. Categorize data sensitivity levels and legal or regulatory compliance requirements.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

The Business Impact of Data Loss Financial losses, regulatory fines , reputational damage, and intellectual property loss are among the risks that underscore the need for a robust data loss prevention program. User Education and Training: Building a Resilient Human Firewall The human element is the castle’s first line of defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than half of the breaches started with the network servers being compromised either through email phishing, malware or privileged credential misuse. For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. million patients.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis.

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