Five steps to password policy compliance
IT Security Guru
JULY 23, 2021
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What is a Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)?
Heimadal Security
JULY 8, 2022
Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) is a security-centric methodology that enables organizations to automate software vulnerability management, measure and evaluate the policy compliance levels based on specific, industry standards, and opt-in for extra security padding, if necessary.
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Measure Security Performance, Not Policy Compliance
The Falcon's View
MARCH 12, 2018
I started my security (post-sysadmin) career heavily focused on security policy frameworks.
User Created Content with Tripwire Configuration Manager
The State of Security
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Custom user content can be used alongside existing cloud service provider and third-party SaaS policies, providing multiple new use cases for data gathering and expanding policy compliance support into new services. This blog will describe some of […]… Read More.
Forging the Path to Continuous Audit Readiness
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 9, 2023
Second, the tasks required to ascertain control and policy compliance details, resolve violations and provide adherence proof are resource intensive and error prone. As audit frequency and range expand to meet multiple evolving specifications, how can organizations reduce issues, delays, and spend?
The Ultimate Guide to Network Segmentation Compliance: Ensuring Cybersecurity Standards
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 16, 2023
Network Security Policy Compliance Having a well-defined network security policy is crucial for organizations to maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards. A network security policy outlines the rules and guidelines within a network.
What Types of Security Capabilities Do Managed Service Providers (MSP) Offer?
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Regulatory Policy Compliance The privacy regulatory landscape is constantly expanding. Last time, I discussed the four basic types of managed service providers (MSPs) with which organizations commonly partner. Those categories help to determine the types of services offered by MSPs.
Identity and Access: The Game is the Same – It Just Got Fiercer
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 15, 2022
Access to systems should be monitored not only for policy compliance, but also for known malicious behaviors.
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User Created Content with Tripwire Configuration Manager
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Custom user content can be used alongside existing cloud service provider and third-party SaaS policies, providing multiple new use cases for data gathering and expanding policy compliance support into new services. This blog will describe some of […]… Read More.
GUEST ESSAY: Top cybersecurity developments that can be expected to fully play out in 2019
The Last Watchdog
DECEMBER 20, 2018
About the essayist : Ofer Amitai is CEO of Portnox, which supplies network access control, visibility, management and policy compliance systems designed to help today’s complex networks run smoothly and securely. Editor’s note: This article also appeared on Portnox Point).
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RSAC 2020: Trust in the Cloud. What Should You Do with Your Encryption Keys?
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
These tools are very good at provisioning keys for the development teams, but when it comes to policy compliance, particularly for sensitive data or data under the purview of the latest privacy mandates such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, there are many gaps that may jeopardize a seemingly simple key management strategy.
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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Calls for Stamping Out Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as Europol Tells Banks To Prep For Quantum Threat
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
To update cryptographic management, banks should, for example, integrate this practice into general IT asset management; inventory cryptographic assets; and implement policy compliance checks Banks, governments, vendors, law enforcement agencies must collaborate, coordinate their efforts and share knowledge towards the common goal of securing data (..)
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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Advanced features, such as self-service portals and connection with human resource systems, simplify access control and assure policy compliance. Authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication, authorization based on role-based access control, and behavior analytics to detect abnormalities are all core tasks.
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10 Reasons to Celebrate 2020
McAfee
DECEMBER 10, 2020
With the McAfee Web Security portfolio, organizations can enforce their internet policy compliance and extend their perimeter security for a borderless IT environment.” We believe this customer recognition validates our commitment to innovate and invest in technology that aims to reduce the cost and complexity of modern cybersecurity.
Vulnerability in Java Could Allow Attackers to Forge Credentials
Security Boulevard
APRIL 25, 2022
At the same time, you must be able to demonstrate policy compliance for all certificates and identify any anomalies. To successfully meet this challenge, you need to maintain high levels of what analysts call crypto agility.
Veracode Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Static Application Security Testing, Q1 2021
Veracode Security
JANUARY 12, 2021
Policy Scan reviews code before production to ensure that applications are meeting policy compliance and industry standards. CI tooling and provides fast feedback on flaws being introduced on new commits. It helps answer the question, ???is is the code my team is writing secure???? It helps answer the question, ???are
How do Companies Process Sensitive Data and Why is That Important?
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 17, 2022
Since there is a rise in privacy policy compliance requirements, controls are also rising. . Whenever they find out that this company doesn’t have the right to keep this type of data, they’ll delete it or encrypt it. Intellectual property and trade secrets .
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How to Create & Implement a Cloud Security Policy
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Each function is assigned specific data protection, access management, and policy compliance responsibilities. This policy’s execution will be overseen by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Supplier agreements must include data protection, policy compliance, and audit rights provisions.
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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 27, 2022
Secureworks’ Taegis ManagedXDR service includes advanced threat hunting , detection, and rapid response. Secureworks was named a Leader in Gartner’s most recent Magic Quadrant for MSSPs.
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Best Digital Forensics Tools & Software for 2021
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 13, 2021
ProDicover offers three products that prioritize computer forensics, incident response, electronic discovery, and corporate policy compliance investigations: Forensics, Incident Response (IR), and ProDiscover Pro.
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Implementing and Maintaining Security Program Metrics
NopSec
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Making it a priority to understand your risk before composing a list of your information security objectives is a best practice to ensure you do not have metrics that do not support your business objectives.
What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Some SCM tools can scan devices and networks for vulnerabilities, track remediation actions, and generate reports on security policy compliance. Security configuration management (SCM) software ensures devices and their security settings are properly configured.
Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023
eSecurity Planet
MAY 19, 2023
Perhaps more comprehensive than some organizations are looking for, Qualys’ security coverage is as complete as it gets.
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Illumio Automates Enforcement for Cloud Security
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Security is no longer static. The cloud presents a rapidly changing and dynamic environment that security teams must stay on top of. Shift left, security automation, segmentation and zero-trust strategies all rose to address the breadth and depth of our technology stacks and environments.
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11 Key Steps of the Patch Management Process
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 23, 2023
It enables companies to check that patches were successfully installed, guarantee system operation, assess policy compliance, find new patches that need applying, and keep a consistent patching schedule. After fixes have been installed, monitoring and assessment of the patching procedure will measure its success.
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Types of Cloud Security Controls & Their Uses
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Gain a Comprehensive View of Cloud Configurations, Users & Policies Cloud security controls give enterprises complete visibility across cloud environments, allowing them to monitor user activity, analyze configurations, and verify policy compliance.
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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Implement monitoring tools to track performance and ensure policy compliance. Establish communication routes between ALG and firewalls. Thoroughly test integration to ensure smooth operation. Analyze the setups and fine-tune them accordingly. Regularly evaluate and update settings to keep up with network threats and changes.
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Network Security Policies
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 14, 2024
This centralized approach ensures consistency and reduces the risk of policy violations. The platform provides detailed insights into policy compliance, security gaps, and potential threats, enabling you to take proactive measures to protect your network.
Xen and the Art of Vulnerability Maintenance
NopSec
OCTOBER 10, 2014
A penetration test can also be used to gauge an organization’s security policy compliance, its employees’ security awareness and the organization’s ability to identify and respond to security incidents. Regulators commonly require a documented certification process, and penetration test results can serve that purpose.
Implementing Effective Compliance Testing: A Comprehensive Guide
Centraleyes
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Our comprehensive suite of tools and solutions empowers organizations to conduct rigorous compliance assessments, automate testing processes, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Maintaining compliance is paramount for organizations in the intricate landscape of regulations, standards, and industry-specific policies.
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7 Best Cyber Risk Management Platforms of 2024
Centraleyes
AUGUST 8, 2024
Wide Range of Features: Includes web application scanning, policy compliance, and asset inventory. Comprehensive Reporting: Detailed reports and dashboards for visibility into security posture. Vulnerability Prioritization: Automatically ranks vulnerabilities based on severity and impact.
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Top Cloud Security Companies & Tools
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 10, 2021
Compliance is a real differentiator for Qualys, with multiple modules for different use cases, including the PCI-DSS compliance module that scan all devices to identify compliance status. Palo Alto Networks.
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Top Security Configuration Management Tools: Features & Comparisons
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Static Application Security Testing (SAST): These tools examine source code for vulnerabilities, policy compliance, and risk. SAST tools automate code analysis to catch vulnerabilities as they appear, enforce secure coding techniques, and embed security early in the development process.
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Intune Attack Paths — Part 1
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2025
Compliance scripts are referred to as Scripts within the compliance policy GUI, and as deviceComplianceScripts by the API. We will call them Compliance Scripts. Compliance scripts are associated with compliance policies.
Scary Stories to tell in the Network
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 26, 2021
With Halloween around the corner, here’s a real-world firewall policy horror story. As a Sales Engineer, I spend a lot of days doing demos of our products, talking to Security Engineers, Compliance Folks, DevOps Managers, and Read more. The post Scary Stories to tell in the Network appeared first on FireMon.
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Cybersecurity Trailblazer Keyavi Data Unveils Major Product Enhancements That Empower Global Enterprises to Share and Manage Their Data With Employees and Third Parties Seamlessly and Securely on Any Device, Anywhere, at Any Time
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 11, 2022
Streamlined Product Names. Keyav i – A full-featured, user-friendly and intuitive Windows desktop solution plus mobile applications that give users easy, secure and complete control over their.IKD-protected files.
What Is Cloud Data Security? Definition, Benefits & Best Practices
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 27, 2024
Use automated methods to discover and close security weaknesses while also ensuring policy compliance. Enhance Your Data Posture You can utilize data security posture management (DSPM) tools to detect static threats including misconfigurations, deactivated encryption, versioning issues, and unauthorized access.
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What Is a Secure Web Gateway? Features, Benefits & Challenges
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 25, 2024
Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet.
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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies
eSecurity Planet
MAY 30, 2024
Access Restriction Complexity Access restriction complexity issues emerge when managing access between on-premises and cloud environments, requiring seamless transitions and BYOD policy compliance. This intricacy might result in unwanted access and security breaches.
Updating Security Metrics For NIST CSF 2.0: A Guide To Transitioning From 1.0 To 2.0
Centraleyes
AUGUST 25, 2024
Updating metrics in this function involves: Policy Compliance Rate: Measures the percentage of employees and departments adhering to established cybersecurity policies and procedures. Governance Framework Adoption: Tracks the implementation and effectiveness of governance frameworks such as COBIT or ISO/IEC 27001.
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Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Bonus / Nice-to-Have Sections : These sections do not change the core elements of the patch management policy, but can make the policy more usable or comprehensive. Overview : sets expectations and goals for the policy. Top 5 Patch Management Policy Best Practices. How to deal with BYOD and personal equipment.
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How we kept the Google Play & Android app ecosystems safe in 2024
Google Security
JANUARY 29, 2025
It also helps us streamline review processes for developers with a proven track record of policy compliance. In 2024, we used Googles advanced AI to improve our systems ability to proactively identify malware, enabling us to detect and block bad apps more effectively.
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The Cybersecurity Challenge in Mergers and Acquisitions
Digital Shadows
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Acquiring companies must handle unknown issues with inherited assets, disparate tool use, and potential lapses in policy compliance. Conclusion M&A deals come with complex cybersecurity challenges that demand strategic foresight and hardened defenses.
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