eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. However, they offer more than these security tools, with automated, continuous testing and automated breach simulation at their core.

Network Security 117

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 117

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. Breach damages of $300k to $1 million may be within the risk tolerance for some, and many may expect to recoup damages from cybersecurity insurance. 44% based on vendor risk scoring.

Cybersecurity 119

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Most notably, Akira ransomware targeted Cisco virtual private network (VPN) products to breach corporate networks, steal data, and encrypt it. Royal, suspected heir to Ryuk, uses whitehat penetration testing tools to move laterally in an environment and gain control of the entire network.

Malware 89

Malware Artificial Intelligence Penetration Testing Ransomware 89

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.

Architecture 117

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources. Proactively assess and address security risks and identify required risk mitigation via a secure development lifecycle approach.

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Architecture Engineering Threat Detection 116

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Often auditing will be performed through the review of networking logs, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning can also be used to check for proper implementation and configuration. More sophisticated NAC solutions will enable risk assessments, onboarding processes, and event reporting. for unauthorized access.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Default configurations are now running the risk of bans and fines. Remote services—such as a virtual private network (VPN)—lack sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized access. A poorly-designed workplace VPN may be easily accessed by an attacker, and could also help mask exploration and exploitation of the network.

Phishing 136

Phishing Passwords Social Engineering VPN 136

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Regular Security Audits: Security audits using vulnerability scans or penetration tests should be conducted regularly to detect vulnerabilities and verify that security rules are properly implemented and followed.

Passwords 97

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Excluding in this discussion threats due to natural disasters, we can classify the man-made risk, to which an information system is subject, into intentional threats or unintentional threats due to negligence or inexperience. Businesses need to protect themselves from these threats, which can put both applications and assets at serious risk.

Firewall 88

Firewall VPN Internet Internet 88

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

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. Configure Logging & Alerts Recording and monitoring firewall activity makes sure that security risks or operational concerns are detected in a timely manner.

Firewall 60

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 60

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The #StopRansomware guide is set up as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover from them, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

Ransomware 61

Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 61

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

The following checklist of ransomware prevention best practices can help you to minimize the risk of ransomware: Reduce the attack surface presented by internet-facing systems, applications, and clouds. Test new detections to determine fidelity, block, alert, and response levels. This requires an asset inventory.

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Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 98

Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

For example, it subscribed to numerous services that can help determine who or what is behind a specific Internet Protocol (IP) address, or whether a given IP is tied to a known virtual private networking (VPN) service. “They are insured for cyber risks, so what are we waiting for?”

Ransomware 212

Ransomware Insurance Cyber Insurance Accountability 212

NopSec

JULY 18, 2017

We chose them because these particular controls map out directly to what our vulnerability management and risk measurement platform, Unified VRM powered by E3 Engine , covers. Web application security testing could determine the effectiveness of Web Application Firewall guarding Internet-facing applications.

Wireless 40

Wireless Penetration Testing Software Authentication 40

eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2022

All it takes is one individual to not be careful with their cybersecurity to put the others at risk. Also read: Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them. 18 Top Wi-Fi Testing Tools – Free and Paid. Read next: Best Enterprise VPN Solutions. Each user and device represents a potential security threat.

Security Performance 128

Security Performance Wireless Encryption Penetration Testing 128

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

VPN Vulnerabilities Although VPNs create a private tunnel for organizations’ network communications, they can still be breached. One particular vulnerability is third-party VPN access, where businesses give partners or contractors access to their applications using a VPN.

Network Security 107

Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 107

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Vicarius Vulnerability management 2022 Private Dragos ICS and OT security 2021 Private Safeguard Cyber Risk management 2021 Private CyberGRX Risk management 2019 Private Signifyd Fraud protection 2018 Private RedOwl Security analytics 2015 Acquired: Forcepoint. AllegisCyber Investments. BVP Investments.

Cybersecurity 126

Cybersecurity Technology Marketing Healthcare 126

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations that manage their own servers will need to isolate, harden, maintain, and audit DNS servers the same as they would any other high-risk server managing sensitive information. Attackers regularly target DNS servers and services which categorizes DNS servers as high risk, high value, and high likelihood for attack.

DNS 111

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 111

ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Starting with penetration testing, ending up with incident response and forensics, so pretty much everything that is important for various customers all around the world. In my character, I like to research things, so basically I started with penetration testing, and I still do that. So what led Paula into forensics?

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Encryption Ransomware Passwords 52

SiteLock

OCTOBER 21, 2021

NGFWs complement the capabilities of traditional firewalls by integrating the functions of a VPN gateway, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) based on signatures, traffic inspection, and proxying application layer protocols with basic verification of their correctness and compliance with standards.

Firewall 52

Firewall Information Security Penetration Testing Banking 52