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Looking at a penetration test through the eyes of a target

CyberSecurity Insiders

Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. In contrast to this, red teaming focuses on exploiting a segment of a network or an information / operational technology (IT/OT) system over an extended period. They do overlap in quite a few ways, but each has its unique hallmarks.

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. Prioritize continuous threat detection. Maintaining continuous observability of the trading system is essential for early threat detection.

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Threat Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK

IT Security Guru

The number of security technologies often results in fragmented data and hinders a comprehensive threat-hunting approach. Automated threat hunting has become a solution that can advance the capabilities of any security team. These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and endpoint protection.

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NetSPI Wins Big with Breach and Attack Simulation

NetSpi Executives

Since the launch of our Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) enhancements in 2022 , we’ve helped companies spanning all sizes and sectors improve their threat detection capabilities and move away from a ‘secure by default’ mindset that has rendered ineffective against the evolving and complex threat landscape.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology?

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for engaging in ‘threat hunting’ — and how to do it effectively

The Last Watchdog

This is a type of security monitoring that focuses on users rather than threats, and utilises machine learning, algorithms and statistical analysis to help gain insight into what users on a system are doing, such as their login behavior and which files they are accessing. SIEMs vs. UEBAs. Tapping professionals. Patience, persistence required.