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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce. The need for DNS security cannot be ignored, especially with the rise of remote workforces, in order to monitor and manage internet access policies, as well as reduce malware.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

All organizations must have security awareness training programs to teach basics to end users. The post CISO Stories Podcast: Fiscally Responsible Ways to Train and Build Community appeared first on Security Boulevard. Similarly, the technical teams need to be exposed to flexible training that is interesting to them.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 7, 2021

When the security industry talks about a data breach, often the first question asked involves the state of the victim’s network security – not the breach of data. It’s because organizations have their security priorities backward, and that needs to change. Why is this?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Let’s take a look at the classic DiD layers: “The traditional security layers for defense-in-depth architecture are: Network security: This includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and intrusion prevention systems. Network security controls are used to protect the network from attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 24, 2021

With the pandemic, we have seen an increase in the need for remote or use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), with a general movement towards Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to protect applications and move away from traditional networks. Secure Web Development. Security Awareness. Policies and Procedures.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Along with celebrating Cyber Security Awareness Month, several exciting events are taking place across the world, aiming to educate people on the latest trends in cybersecurity and privacy. Global October Cybersecurity Events: Where You Can Find Thales. Thu, 10/06/2022 - 06:55. it-sa Expo&Congress, 25-27 October, Nuremberg, Germany.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Less than two-thirds (60%) of working adults surveyed for the "2022 State of the Phish" report said their home Wi-Fi network is password-protected. And 34% of respondents reported that they haven't adjusted their Wi-Fi network's security settings because they simply don't know how to. Also, try our Security Awareness content.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

It relays graphical screen changes while transmitting mouse and keyboard inputs from one machine to another via a network. Security firm Cyble has noted an increase in cyberattacks targeting the port 5900, the default port for VNC. Logging and monitoring assets can help in finding the anomalies within the network.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Leverage security weaknesses , including weak passwords, out-of-date software, and a lack of staff security awareness.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 17, 2022

Network security is in dire straits. Security teams must defend an expanding attack surface, skilled IT professionals are scarce and threat actors are having a field day. That said, Managed Security Services Providers … (more…). Related: The role of attack surface management.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 27, 2020

I'm talking about fairly conventional network security controls (mostly firewalls), albeit with sufficient throughput to cope with the onslaught. with lashings of security awareness and training. [If

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The survey also found almost unanimous faith in the benefits of security awareness training: Fully 96 percent of respondents believe training can bring about long-term, positive changes to their employees’ cybersecurity behavior.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2022

A survey of 200 cloud security leaders published today by Valtix, a provider of a network security-as-a-service platform, finds more than three-quarters of respondents (77%) said they are still working toward patching all the instances of the open source Log4j log management tool for Java applications that were deployed.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Computer security and data privacy are often poorly considered issues until incidents occur and unfortunately sometimes even the very seriousness of the events, understood as virtual happenings, is not adequately perceived. An injection of digital culture is needed to increase awareness of the cyber threat in all its forms.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Network security. Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt traffic to and from the organization’s network when employees are working remotely. VPNs keep criminals from “seeing” company data as it flows from a company issued laptop or mobile device to network servers. It’s also about people.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Without having to know the characteristics of the infrastructure in advance, as an alternative or in conjunction with the security audit, a penetration test can be implemented to simulate an attack from outside the network. Security awareness.

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

We learned, for instance, that even IT pros could use a refresher on basic password hygiene through security awareness training. A more substantive lesson is the importance of defense in depth, an approach that prioritizes mutually reinforcing layers of security.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2022

During the first two decades of this century, virtual private networks —VPNs—served as a cornerstone of network security. VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow … (more…). Related: Deploying human sensors.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Evaluate network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Assess the implementation of security patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Configuration: Objective: Verify that systems, networks, and applications are configured securely to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

They scan content for sensitive information such as PII, financial data, or intellectual property, allowing for quick identification and response to any data breaches or unauthorized access, hence enhancing the enterprise’s network security and overall compliance initiatives.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Network Security Engineer As the name suggests, a network security engineer’s job is to protect corporate networks from data breaches, human error, or cyberattacks. A DPO must be appointed in organizations working with large-scale systematic monitoring or processing of sensitive data.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With controls in place to help abate properly assessed risk factors, critical infrastructure facilities can then enhance their cyber hygiene further through the implementation of security awareness programs. Ideally, such courses will take into consideration critical infrastructure’s unique blend of IT, OT and IoT.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another example of guardrails is the use of network security measures, such as DNS filtering, to restrict access to dangerous website categories. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken. Observing security-related activities through log aggregation is a part of this.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. A surprising 91.5

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Phishing links are still clicked on and while this is likely due to poor cyber awareness, the situation could be worse in a home environment with greater dependence on email for work requests and less support and supervision.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network. It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Then, evaluate current network security measures to discover any gaps or redundancy that should be corrected. By modifying your DLP policy in this way, you can develop an effective plan that meets your organization’s specific requirements and improves overall data security efforts.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A formal security awareness training program has been introduced where before you could meet the requirement with some basic security training. This program must be reviewed and updated every 12 months to encompass any new threats that could adversely impact the security of their CDE. people, systems, processes).

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Rather than abandon the benefit an OOO provides employees and customers, specific considerations for OOO use should be implemented in security awareness training,” said Carruthers. At the end of the day, promoting security awareness is paramount.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

That said, he stresses that security can’t take precedence over productivity. The company is also in favor of good security awareness education for users, as well as strong ransomware and cybersecurity insurance. Both factors must be balanced.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Their latest book, The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer , combines the insight of 35 years of security culture experience with data-driven insights from over 40,000 global organizations.

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Cisco Security

JULY 29, 2021

Situational and security awareness: Providing the organization with awareness of its operational environment and potential threats. Compliance: Assessing and maintaining organizational compliance requirements. Digital forensics: Gathering evidence post incident to determine the cause of the incident and prepare for legal action.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Arctic Wolf is a top player in the security operations market. The company’s technology platform provides a range of capabilities such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR) , Managed Risk, Managed Cloud Monitoring, and Managed Security Awareness. It’s also bolstered with the Concierge Security Team.

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