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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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FBI warns of ransomware gang – What you need to know about the OnePercent group

CyberSecurity Insiders

Employee education is a critical element of phishing prevention and threat detection. Additionally, penetration testing and cybersecurity consultations can help educate companies about the biggest threats to their networks and how to mitigate them before any damage is caused.

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SIEM Explained: What is SIEM and How Does it Work?

eSecurity Planet

Security information and event management (SIEM) technology provides foundational support for threat detection. While a properly configured SIEM can provide effective threat protection, misuse of SIEM technology can increase costs and undermine security.

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Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Efficient + Effective

NopSec

For example, an earlier generation of IoT devices were expected to be used in on-premises communications only. But the shift to the cloud means that these devices are sometimes now vulnerable to outside threat actors because they lack the up-to-date security protocols needed to keep them secure. times in the first year alone.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

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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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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