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MY TAKE: Log4j’s big lesson – legacy tools, new tech are both needed to secure modern networks

The Last Watchdog

These were all obscure open-source components that, over time, became deeply embedded in enterprise systems across the breadth of the Internet, only to have a gaping vulnerability discovered in them late in the game. Its rather mundane function is to record events in a log for a system administrator to review and act upon, later.

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US CISA and NSA publish guidance to secure Kubernetes deployments

Security Affairs

US CISA and NSA released new guidance that provides recommendations on how to harden Kubernetes deployments and minimize the risk of hack. Kubernetes is an open-source container-orchestration system for automating computer application deployment, scaling, and management. Run containers and Pods with the least privileges possible.

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What Are Firewall Rules? Ultimate Guide & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Firewall rules are preconfigured, logical computing controls that give a firewall instructions for permitting and blocking network traffic. Network admins must configure firewall rules that protect their data and applications from threat actors. It manages inbound web server traffic, the connection requests from remote sources.

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FBI’s alert warns about using Windows 7 and TeamViewer

Security Affairs

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. The alert urges organizations to review internal networks and mitigate the risks posed by the above factors. Audit network configurations and isolate computer systems that cannot be updated.

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Top IT Areas You Need to Check to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Your backed-up files might also be at risk of virus threats if not properly secured.

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Managed or Unmanaged Device? Duo’s Device Trust Has You Covered

Duo's Security Blog

In today’s world of hybrid and remote work, administrators must not only verify the user’s identity but also verify the posture of the device before granting access to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. Administrators can set access policies based on device health.

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Top 10 web application vulnerabilities in 2021–2023

SecureList

Distribution of Broken Access Control vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Almost half of the Broken Access Control vulnerabilities carried a medium risk level, and 37%, a high risk level. High-risk vulnerabilities can cause errors in applications and affect customers’ business.