The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

Converge’s proprietary technology platform allows it to ingest and collate data from applications, external system scans, underwriting and claims workspaces, insured/broker portals, analytics workspaces, and other specialized data sources to underwrite cyber risks more swiftly and effectively.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Cisco uniquely integrates security and networking, for instance we recently integrated Cisco Secure Firewall to operate on Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches. Additionally, Secure Firewall can be deployed in a containerized form, on-premises and in clouds. We’d love to hear what you think.

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IoT Firewall Encryption Retail 108

Cisco Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

What began over 125 years ago is now an organization that powers a country, operating 1,500 retail stores and stations across ANZ, plus 89 depots for refining and importing fuels and lubricants, and 8,200 employees throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Singapore. Making security an enabler, not a hindrance.

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Retail IoT Threat Detection Internet 129

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Though you may be thinking your company isn’t at risk, consider this: unless customers are only using cash for their purchases, there’s no way to guarantee you won’t become a victim of a data breach. Recent data shows that 15 percent of respondents said they generally stopped shopping at breached retailers. Educate Your Employees.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl. Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

To minimize the risk of being attacked, see website security as a distinct challenge, separate from traditional anti-virus and endpoint security. You’ll also need to minimize your risk of a DDoS attack, which is an attempt to make a website unavailable by overwhelming it with “fake” requests and traffic from hundreds of sources.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The holiday season is a busy time for online retailers and other ecommerce websites. Cybercriminals assume that retailers are caught up in the holiday shopping frenzy and will use this opportunity to take advantage of lax security. Anticipating their behaviors can help mitigate risk and prevent an attack. Anticipate an Attack.

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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. Use Cases : Global markets and all company sizes. DXC Technology.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Markets and Use Cases In 2015, when IBM launched the X-Force Exchange it noted that six of the world’s top 10 retailers and five of the world’s top 10 banks were part of the 1,000+ organizations contributing to the X-Force Exchange threat database. Agents X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based platform, and does not deploy via agents.

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Retail Firewall Malware Banking 97

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams. Until now, organizations have relied on firewalls, intrusion detection and similar techniques to protect their data.

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Encryption Data privacy Cloud Migration Risk 214

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy. This, in short, is the multi-headed hydra enterprises must tame in order to mitigate rising cyber risks.

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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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Encryption Education Risk Healthcare 52

Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

Retail and wholesale saw a massive 436% leap in phishing attacks in 2021 as attackers took advantage of COVID-boosted online shopping trends. Retail and wholesale moved from the fifth-most phished industry category all the way to first, ahead of last year’s most phished industry, manufacturing. Phishing-as-a-service and phishing kits.

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Phishing Retail Risk Architecture 115

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, 65 percent of respondents who have had information stolen or compromised due to online shopping no longer shop online or refuse to return to the site where their information was compromised, which is a loss most online retailers – especially small businesses – can’t afford. For example, become PCI Compliant if you haven’t already.

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eCommerce Retail Small Business Malware 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In reality, less than 40% of firms are using more than a point-in-time measurement of cybersecurity readiness, and another 20% of firms in retail, financial services, and e-commerce lack a robust assessment program altogether. Several cybersecurity solutions can assess your website to determine its risk levels. Security Over Optimism.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. Imagine you’re a retailer with 50 store locations.

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Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 107

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Eventually, governments will address the risk by beefing up security and purchasing cyber insurance, which go hand in glove. The fact that the losses municipalities are sustaining is quantifiable, makes this a definable problem that can be addressed by traditional risk mitigation approaches.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It’s a tough time to be a retailer. Just recently, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), owner of retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5th and Lord & Taylor, acknowledged that an undisclosed number of customers’ payment card data had been stolen, and HBC shares fell more than 6 percent in response to the news.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A variety of point of sale (PoS) malware has run rampant through thousands of business and retailers in just the last few months, creating a massive haul of stolen credentials for hackers worldwide. Remind your employees constantly about the risks. Retail, hospitality, and healthcare are currently the top targets for data breaches.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Those same experts are suggesting that at least six other retailers were victimized by the same malware, at about the same time as major retailers Neiman Marcus and craft giant Michaels both admitted they have fallen victim to similar type of attack. It’s not worth the risk to wait and see if you’ll be next.

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Retail Antivirus Malware Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The Linear E3 devices are installed in commercial, industrial, banking, medical, retail, hospitality, and other businesses to secure their facilities and manage access to personnel. ” reads the advisory p ublished by Applied Risk. Applied Risk has calculated a CVSSv3 score of 9.8

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

—Alex Stamos, Former Chief Security Officer, Facebook, in WIRED magazine Adopt a Defense-in-Depth Strategy With Device Trust Identifying what devices are accessing corporate applications is critical to understanding the overall security posture of an organization and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

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Authentication Data breaches Encryption Retail 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s been less than a month since mega retailer Target announced that a little more than 40 million customer debit and credit cards had been stolen by hackers. News is already leaking out that a number of other retailers, including Neiman Marcus, may have fallen victim to the same type of attack. It’s time to stop being a target.

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Data breaches Malware Retail Firewall 52

Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2024

Has the security profile of the average connected building in the USA improved in that time period, be it retail, commercial or otherwise? More remote management Has the vendor punched a hole through your firewalls to allow them to remotely support your systems? It seems that much has changed since then, or has it? I would argue not.

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Internet Internet Penetration Testing Marketing 62

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2022

Focuses on common edge use cases in six vertical industries – healthcare, retail, finance, manufacturing, energy, and U.S. What is the perceived risk and perceived benefit of the common use cases? Despite these perceived risks, organizations see the competitive benefit of edge deployments. public sector.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Architecture Retail 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. Perhaps most importantly, cloud security training should help employees understand the inherent risk of shadow IT. What is cloud security?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. You should also use a network firewall and an anti-malware solution. How to Defend Against a Backdoor. How to Defend Against Botnets.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

The company also maintains an extensive list of third party integrations (firewalls, SIEMs, MDM/EMM, Network Access Devices, etc.). Users report a 25,000 concurrent user appliance can “ easily handle between 250 and 300 authentications per second.”

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

When the general public thinks of cybersecurity, they often focus on firewalls, encryption and ransomware. But just about everybody else—from retailers and the hospitality industry to transportation operations—tend to put less emphasis on software security. AnotherPintPlease… CreativeCommons CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It offers a single solution for management of all device types, including desktops, mobile, rugged, wearables, and IoT, and across all use cases along with single sign-on (SSO) access, a consistent user workspace, DEX management, risk analytics, and plenty of features for workspace security. UEM Trends. UEM is a hot area of IT.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

The system scans and sets security and patching priorities relative to exposed risk. Security risk assessments, reports on most vulnerable devices, and task summaries can be scheduled for automatic receipt or exported to interactive reports. Risk scoring for vulnerability prioritization. Key Differentiators.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

These delays can increase the risk to the organization which increases the potential for breaches and other damages. For example, a network and firewall penetration testing expert will be unlikely to also have expertise to test web applications for SQL injection , or to understand internet-of-things (IoT) firmware hacking.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 2, 2021

He founded Herjavec Group, in 2003, introducing the first managed firewall in the Canadian Market. Adam is the VP of Managed Security Services at Herjavec Group and has extensive experience in risk management & compliance, security operations, incident response, and cloud adoption. Connect with Doug. Identity Managed Services. .

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

The attacker typically pretends to be someone from a legitimate business, like a bank or retailer, in an attempt to get personally identifiable information from the recipient. Some of the top email protection tools include: Mimecast Secure Email Gateway Barracuda Spam Firewall Proofpoint Enterprise Protection ClearSwift Secure Email Gateway.

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