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GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap to achieve a better balance of network security and performance

The Last Watchdog

But there’s something you can do to get better at striking it: build that balance into your network testing and policy management. Why do so many businesses struggle to balance network security and user experience? Your network security simulations should do the same. Navigating threats. Test and test again.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

INE Security recommends implementing strong password policies that require the use of complex passwords and regular updates. Tip 3: Securing and Monitoring the Network Small businesses often overlook network security, leaving them vulnerable to attacks. 1 – Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g.,

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DDoS attacks leverages Plex media server

SC Magazine

Netscout is reporting a spate of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks leveraging a problematic engineering decision in the popular Plex media server. For companies that count many employees working from home, this can introduce risk to corporate networks. They should check for SSDP as part of a security audit.”

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Cisco states that the second data leak is linked to the one from October

Security Affairs

Cisco confirmed the authenticity of the 4GB of leaked data, which was compromised in a recent security breach, marking it as the second leak in the incident. “We are aware of some recent social media posts made by the actor.

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News alert: Gcore launches Super Transit – accelerated DDoS protection to safeguard enterprises

The Last Watchdog

9, 2025, CyberNewswire — Gcore , the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, has launched Super Transit, a cutting-edge DDoS protection and acceleration feature, designed to safeguard enterprise infrastructure while delivering lightning-fast connectivity. Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Apr.

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Using social media as a tool to share knowledge on day-to-day Cybersecurity risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2022 Consumer Impact Report revealed that social media account takeovers have grown by 1,000% in one year.

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Obama speaks at Stanford University on strengthening our democracy and reforming social media

Security Boulevard

The post Obama speaks at Stanford University on strengthening our democracy and reforming social media appeared first on Security Boulevard. The in-person event had more than 250,000 people in attendance, and it was also streamed online. .

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