article thumbnail

GUEST ESSAY: The many ways your supply chain is exposing your company to a cyber attack

The Last Watchdog

Then there are firmware developers, transport agencies, testing facilities, and security evaluation agencies that handle the device before it is sent to the corporate client. The susceptibility laden throughout the device’s product journey leads to an increased risk. Threat detection. Traceability and accountability.

article thumbnail

Eclypsium Awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase One Contract to Explore Air Force Use of Enterprise Device Security Platform

CyberSecurity Insiders

The contract will allow Eclypsium to conduct feasibility studies with the Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate how the company’s enterprise device security platform supports unprecedented device visibility, risk management, and threat detection.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above. Configure Logging & Alerts Recording and monitoring firewall activity makes sure that security risks or operational concerns are detected in a timely manner.

article thumbnail

Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. Without them, incident recovery may take longer, exposing the network to further risks.

Firewall 117
article thumbnail

Future Proofing Tech Investments in Turbulent Times: Real Stories

Jane Frankland

Then there’s AI, including Generative AI and AI-powered tools which have leapt forward in recent months, presenting further opportunities and risks. As technology ages, it becomes more expensive to maintain, leading to higher costs, security risks, and reduced efficiency.

article thumbnail

Preparing for IT/OT convergence: Best practices

CyberSecurity Insiders

Many organizations have opted to converge their IT and OT environments, which can yield many benefits such as efficiency and more elegant architecture; at the same time, these decisions are not without risk. They include: • Threat Detection that combines behavioral anomalies with policy-based rules. Conclusion.

article thumbnail

The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

However, all this additional hardware and software connected to the internet and potentially accessible by anyone (if they have the correct credentials or via a software vulnerability) poses a huge threat to the security of businesses and individuals who use it. How Can We Make The Internet of Things More Secure?