eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A penetration testing report discloses the vulnerabilities discovered during a penetration test to the client. Penetration test reports deliver the only tangible evidence of the pentest process and must deliver value for a broad range of readers and purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2023

A pentest framework, or penetration testing framework, is a standardized set of guidelines and suggested tools for structuring and conducting effective pentests across different networks and security environments.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount. This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. Conduct regular network security assessments to stay up to date on compliance standards and regulations.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Through tenures at Citrix, HP, and Bugcrowd, Jason Haddix offers his expertise in the areas of penetration testing , web application testing, static analysis, and more. Haddix continues to provide his insights while serving as the Head of Security and Risk Management for Ubisoft. Street @jaysonstreet.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. CyCognito is committed to exposing shadow risk and bringing advanced threats into view.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Last Wednesday, an anonymous individual published a file online containing the entirety of twitch.tv’s source code, information about twitch’s internal services and development tools, penetration testing reports and tools, and payouts to prominent Twitch streamers. Successful cyberattacks often start at the “network perimeter”.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerabilities that could potentially be used by attackers to obtain unauthorized network access, steal data, or harm a system or network are identified and analyzed using a variety of tools and technologies. Social engineering methods include phishing , baiting, and tailgating.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. Malvertising.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Run the industry’s fastest scans to discover all risks. • Astra’s Pentest suite is a complete vulnerability assessment and penetration testing solution for web and mobile applications. The users get an intuitive dashboard to monitor vulnerabilities, assign them to the developers, and collaborate with security experts from Astra.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

For applications running in public cloud service provider (CSP) environments like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, responsibility for application security starts at the operating system layer. That said, AppSec teams should still factor in the risk of compromise of lower layers of the CSPs’ multi-tenant environment.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Network Security: Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from unauthorized access or attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Successful ransomware attacks additionally constitute a data breach that can push organizations into violating their governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) obligations. Once inside the network, sophisticated threat actors can use their access to escalate permissions, move laterally, and encrypt the entire network infrastructure.

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