IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The arrival of the IoT has made fleet management systems very popular among organizations that have a fleet of vehicles as part of their operations. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The paper, titled “The Internet of Insecure Cows – A Security Analysis of Wireless Smart Devices Used for Dairy Farming,” authored by Samuel Barnes-Thornton, Joseph Gardiner, and Awais Rashid of the University of Bristol,... The post Cybersecurity Risks in Smart Dairy Farming appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Even as enterprises across the globe hustle to get their Internet of Things business models up and running, there is a sense of foreboding about a rising wave of IoT-related security exposures. And, in fact, IoT-related security incidents have already begun taking a toll at ill-prepared companies. Tiered performances.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Small business owners tend to adopt Tinyproxy and also tend to use part-time IT resources which potentially threatens related supply chains with third-party risk. will contain the security fix, but the fix can be pulled from GitHub and manually applied for at-risk deployments exposed to the internet. May 8, 2024 Citrix Hypervisor 8.2

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2021

Forescout Research Labs last month released a 14-page white paper and a 47-page research report detailing 33 vulnerabilities affecting millions of Internet of Things (IoT), Operational Technology (OT), and IT devices. Also Read: 5 Essential IoT Security Best Practices. Consumer Internet of Things (IoT). Mitigating AMNESIA risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Examine the security risks associated with IoT devices, including privacy concerns, data integrity, and device authentication. Explore IoT security architectures, protocols, and solutions for securing interconnected devices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Within the last couple of months, smart device vulnerabilities have been piling up, prompting businesses to protect their Internet of Things (IoT) environments. While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This has resulted in astounding innovations in cloud services, mobile computing, IoT systems and agile software development. Whether it’s IoT (Internet of Things) devices, desktop applications, web applications native to the web browsers, or mobile applications – all these types of software rely on APIs in one way or another.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Legacy technologies with known vulnerabilities also fall under vulnerability management and, whether formally acknowledged or not, organizations accept the inherent risk of the vulnerable technologies by continuing to use them. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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NopSec

MAY 11, 2022

We described in the previous blog post the difference between vulnerability management and risk management. A quick reminder: vulnerabilities are the weaknesses an organization has internally while risks are the threats existing externally that potentially could harm the organization. Let’s dig in to see how that works.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. Vulnerabilities in medical devices present significant risks, expanding the potential for breaches.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

The same types of security risks impact businesses, whatever their size. They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. This can be compounded by certain enterprises using the Internet of Things (IoT) that don’t have good security.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

And, just as important, what are the security implications of massively distributed IoT endpoints connected to capacious 5G cellular infrastructure? And, just as important, what are the security implications of massively distributed IoT endpoints connected to capacious 5G cellular infrastructure? Read the whole entry. »

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you! Thrill seekers!

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

Penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity and compliance tool today, but it's also highly misunderstood. First, pen tests have materially changed in the last couple of years, and many CIOs and CISOs still think of pen tests the way they used to be. What are the risks that they are worried about the most?"

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 21, 2018

With the digital transformation really just beginning, in cloud computing and IoT, it makes sense to bring security into the DevOps conversation. The security team needs to be at the table, working alongside the developers and the operations teams, providing the risk management view for security. Oil and water. Roadmap needed.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Grimm CEO Brain Demuth told me he hopes the work Grimm has commenced in Sparta will also contribute to generally elevating the security of all types of IoT systems. Grimm’s new Sparta facility is home to what amounts to deep-level penetration testing of emerging embedded systems. Lifecycle risks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. Penetration Test Regularly. Here are five steps to preserve health care data security in 2022. Implement Strict Access Controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. This is a generic version of the scope, which should define what will be monitored and tested for vulnerability identification.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

These complex multi-location entities often deploy local networks, virtual computing environments, cloud infrastructure, and a variety of devices that classify into the internet of things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) categories. Some even deploy applications, web servers, and containers.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

IoT security is where endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and enterprise mobility management ( EMM ) meet the challenges of a rapidly expanding edge computing infrastructure. As the enterprise attack surface grows, IoT is yet another attack vector organizations aren’t fully prepared to defend.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2022

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IoT/OT, workplace, and end-user MDR with AI/ML alerts and a 24/7 threat response team. Secures data through continuous vulnerability assessments/penetration testing based on the entire MITRE ATT&CK ® framework. Risk Management. Armor Cloud Protection and Compliance.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Conduct regular network penetration tests to identify flaws and vulnerabilities in your corporate networks. So it should go without saying that enterprise security programs should be built with this in mind !

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 18, 2019

Imposing just the right touch of policies and procedures towards mitigating cyber risks is a core challenge facing any company caught up in digital transformation. Brinqa was founded in 2009 by Amad Fida and Hilda Perez, industry veterans seeking to leverage their collective expertise in risk management and identity and access management.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s so easy to make a system available on the internet to facilitate remote management down the line, without appreciating the risk of doing so Yes, some vendors are actively training their installer networks to ‘do cyber’ but, based on bitter personal experience, I would put nothing to chance. Talk to your procurement teams too.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. The security measures that AppSec requires depends on the type of application and risks involved. How Does Application Security Work?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The log files collected will now typically include data center servers, cloud resources , networking equipment, and even devices that fit into the Internet of Things (IoT) or operational technology (OT) categories. Penetration testing is one way security teams can reduce unnecessary alerts and check for missing alerts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Shodan) and penetration testing toolkits (e.g. If the story in Florida involved a bad actor exploiting one of the many vulnerabilities associated with invisible IoT devices or critical OT devices built to stand the test of time, we would likely be having a very different conversation. Open information sources (e.g.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 31, 2021

Historically Identity and Access Management programs were seen as a risk solution for an organization’s internal team. When developing the customer experience, prioritizing privacy, security, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the experiences of customers will ensure greater outcomes for both security and customer experience.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 13, 2023

The AI industry is pointing to the AI Village at DEF CON as a venue for assessing cybersecurity risk. But is a "village" the best way to test AI risk? The post Is a DEF CON Village the right way to assess AI risk? Related Stories The surveys speak: supply chain threats are freaking people out Forget the IoT.

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