Passwords, Risk, Security Defenses and VPN

Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. version of Superset.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. MFA should be enabled for all VPN users.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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VPN Authentication Mobile Firewall

What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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Protect your business with security awareness training

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. The longer the key, the stronger the security. Secure & Centralize Key Management Use encryption experts and centralize encryption key management for improved security.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events.

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VulnRecap 3/4/24 – Ivanti, Ubiquiti, AppLocker Under Attack

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. CISA also contains strong language with bolded text that cautions against continued use of the products.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM): Manages compliance, risk, and security with controlled user, system, and app cloud resource access.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Finally, deploy the firewall and perform regular monitoring and maintenance to provide an ideal security posture and effective network protection. Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 11, 2023 – Android Update Fixes 33 Vulnerabilities

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – September 4, 2023 – Attackers Hit Network Devices and More

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

Weekly Vulnerability Recap – August 28, 2023 – Windows, Ivanti, Adobe Hit By Flaws

What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

Protect your business with security awareness training

Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

VulnRecap 3/4/24 – Ivanti, Ubiquiti, AppLocker Under Attack

Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

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