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Cybersecurity in Aviation: Rising Threats and Modernization Efforts

SecureWorld News

The modernization includes replacing antiquated copper wiring with fiber, wireless, and satellite links at more than 4,600 sites; deploying 25,000 new radios and 475 voice switches by 2027; swapping out 618 radars from the 1970s and 1980s; and constructing six new ATC centers for the first time since the 1960s.

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China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned

Security Boulevard

AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.” The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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PCI 3, Requirement 11: PCI Penetration Testing and Wireless Security Explained

NopSec

11.1 – Wireless Network Tests and Identification of Rogue Access Points Implement processes to test for the presence of wireless access points (802.11), and detect and identify all authorized and unauthorized wireless access points on a quarterly basis. This is to ensure that rogue wireless networks are not present.

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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. Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Raising a Cyber-Savvy Village: Remote Learning Security in the Age of COVID-19

Herjavec Group

Like it or not, within a few months, educational institutions have now become enterprise IT entities, taking on all the responsibilities of securely delivering qualitative technology services. Ensure that these platforms have host-based firewall capability that is always enabled.

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CIS 18 Critical Security Controls Version 8

NopSec

Critical Security Control 8: Audit Log Management This control refers to audit logs for firewalls, network devices, servers, and hosts. The logs need to be aggregated, safeguarded, and correlated with other relevant security events. They are usually the only way to determine whether the host has been compromised.