The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2022

Excising passwords as the security linchpin to digital services is long, long overdue. Security + efficiency. Password abuse at scale arose shortly after the decision got made in the 1990s to make shared secrets the basis for securing digital connections. Threat actors now routinely bypass these second-layer security gates.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 14, 2021

When your furloughed employees return to your workplace, it’s all systems go. But in the rush, your employees may fail to notice suspicious emails. Worse still, many employees aren’t even aware of their personal responsibility to filter phishing emails. Put further barriers in front of your most security-sensitive data.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT devices help remotely control our household appliances, power plants, smart buildings, factories, airports, shipyards, trucks, trains and military. The challenge of the moment is that many companies already have their hands full trying to improve their security posture as they migrate their legacy, on premises, IT systems to the cloud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2023

This begins with the development of an effective cybersecurity awareness training (CSAT) program, as human error and negligence constitute the most urgent threats to the integrity of your networks and systems. Let’s examine a few of the ways companies can avoid this outcome by providing personalized CSAT training that actually works.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As important as these endpoints will be this holiday season, so too should be the endpoint security needed to protect them. Here are 5 endpoint security items to consider: 1. Vulnerability scanning should be a first step in proactively helping defend against security breaches. Don’t overlook mobile security.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

From direct assaults on passwords via brute force attacks and password spraying to email phishing, ransomware and social engineering campaigns that act as precursors to credential stuffing attacks, adversaries are well aware that the path of least resistance almost always involves the compromising of a password.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Senior security and IT leaders point to employees and their companies’ own supply chains as the source of constant risk of malicious and unintentional vulnerabilities, exacerbated by remote work and cloud-based environments. . Click here to download the full report, “Are people missing from your cybersecurity strategy?” .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a challenging yet rewarding year for those working to ensure cyber security systems provide protection. What are the key lessons in email security from 2021? What to expect from email security threats in 2022? How will remote working affect email security in 2022?

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Adam Levin

OCTOBER 21, 2019

But despite the looks among employees with each new H.R. training session, the work that happens in those conference rooms at least in theory translates to profits. The inoculation process of onboarding a new hire is profoundly important to the proper functioning of any organization. Safety is important.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 5, 2022

During the latest Thales Security Sessions podcast , hosted by Neira Jones, I had the pleasure to discuss what we can expect in 2022 with Andy Green, CISO at Gemserv, and how the many changes have impacted the security landscape. What are the key security challenges for 2022? Data security. More About This Author >.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

SMEs act as easy targets for malicious cyber agents because they tend to have less sophisticated security infrastructure and fewer trained cybersecurity workers on staff to manage and respond to threats. The following are security challenges faced by small and medium sized businesses. Insiders are the Most Common Culprits.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Common Vulnerabilities in IoT and Fleet Management Systems Unauthorized Access to Vehicle Systems The onboard computer systems are vulnerable to unauthorized access and hence a threat to the safety of drivers and passengers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

Email-based threats have become increasingly sophisticated, how is changing the Email Security Landscape? Recently, VIPRE Security Group published their Email Security in 2023 report , where they shared insights on the development of email-based threats and how they can impact organizations. It’s not likely to stop there.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

Organizations move on plans to strengthen security policies, increase training, and invest in technology. Results show a clear transition for security teams from assessing and responding to increased threats, to setting in motion plans to harden their infrastructure. The cyber liability of new and ‘disgruntled’ employees.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The cybersecurity skills shortage remains challenging for security teams, but that’s only part of the problem. Organizations also have to retain talent once they are brought onboard. The following steps can aid in solving security staffing issues: Design the physical SOC appropriately. Find the right tools to decrease burnout.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 31, 2021

Midsize hospitals are especially at risk, according to the study, Perspectives in Healthcare Security , conducted by Ipsos for CyberMDX and Philips. With new threat vectors emerging every day, healthcare organizations are facing an unprecedented level of challenges to their security,” said CyberMDX CEO Azi Cohen.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 8, 2021

Increased ransomware attacks coupled with the need to secure remote workers has led to corporate acceptance of zero trust. Additionally, new vulnerabilities in VPNs and reports of ransomware being delivered through remote desktop protocols (RDPs) are examples of alarming changes in the threat landscape of which security teams must stay aware.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Maybe they were wondering how would this employee perform the job.”. making sure we [would] keep accessibility in mind when creating secure systems,” Burton told SC Media. For people with disabilities to have any digital security whatsoever, we must have accessibility. I thought I would get a job without any problem.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Equipped with the tools to fight the latest zero-day threats , PROTECT Advanced offers organizations a quality network security solution with the brand name to back it up. Administrators can quickly deploy ESET and configure policies to meet network security objectives through the cloud-based management console. ESET PROTECT Advanced.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Your security posture must be designed to serve business access needs within your specific risk context. Understanding anomalous access enables you to harden security posture as well as policy; detect and remediate access risk; and step access requirements up (or down) accordingly. So what are we to do in the face of this complexity?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cyberattacks caused by supply chain vulnerabilities mean organizations need a renewed perspective on how to address third-party security. BitSight Security Ratings Platform. Ten years after BitSight became a pioneer in the security ratings space, the Boston-based company holds 32 patents and has rated over 40 million companies.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month , many IT security professionals, including myself and my team, are reflecting on the state of the cybersecurity industry. How can I balance securing my enterprise while also streamlining business operations? Authoritative identity sources onboarding. No Post-Deployment Management Plan.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

” His statement couldn’t be truer and as I chaired the European Security Forum 2021 in London this week, I was amazed at how the theme of unlearning what we know glued together (figuratively speaking) all the other speakers’ presentations. Who your target hires are, what competencies they hold, what they want and value?

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We’ve been doing our homework, and two things seem to be true about cybersecurity awareness training simultaneously: It can be very effective at protecting businesses from one of the most common security threats they face (the majority, according to the Ponemon Institute). “What’s my endpoint security for, anyway?”

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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. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Identity as the new digital perimeter is the cornerstone for assuring secure "Anytime, Anywhere, Authorized" access to protect enterprise security and privacy. End-user training and awareness can also help mobilization and wider app integration. Processes enable Identity to power people-centric security.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training. NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses.

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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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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Addition of Data Theft and Extortion While many organizations are aware of the dangers of basic ransomware, the addition of a second extortion component has made these attacks even more detrimental. million ransom, leading the attackers to publish stolen corporate financials, agreements, and employee information. Brenntag - $7.5

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

And with fewer resources, smaller budgets, and lower levels of security maturity, remediation mistakes are far more common for smaller IT-constrained organizations than most enterprises. If they still haven’t been discovered, they’ll launch ransomware, encrypting data and systems so employees can no longer access them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

October is coming to a close and so is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Adversaries are still taking advantage of hybrid or fully-remote workplaces and scattered security teams as we all lean into the new normal. Below are comments from tech industry experts on how companies can keep themselves and their employees safe moving forward.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Employees are duped into clicking on malicious email attachments and links. A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. The good news in that is that web and browser security are improving. The bad news is that email security is not. What is a Secure Email Gateway?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Any cloud-based infrastructure needs a robust cloud access security broker (CASB) solution to ensure data and application security and integrity. . Cloud access security brokers are increasingly a critical component of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) as edge and cloud security become the newest pain points.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Is there something more secure? Simon Moffatt from CyberHut joins The Hacker Mind to discuss how identity and access management (IAM) is fundamental to everything we do online today, and why even multi-factor access, while an improvement, needs to yield to more effortless and more secure passwordless technology that’s coming soon.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2019

If only our employees had the cyber equivalent of what tortoises have. There is a critical mass of options out there for cybersecurity employee training, online and otherwise. It is creating a culture of cyber threat awareness and best practices. Tortoises are not the problem. There’s Really Only One.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Do you know Duo Security? Although I heard and remember seeing their booth at RSA and Black Hat events over the years, I wasn’t aware of what they had been doing in addition to two-factor authentication until I was hired. Duo invests and encourages employees to grow and learn. Duo rewards employees for going the extra mile.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

To answer these questions, Paul Roberts, Editor-in-Chief of the Security Ledger, has founded securepairs.org , a group of infosec experts who are volunteering their free time to fight for the digital right to repair in local legislation. ” So should analyzing a device’s firmware for security flaws be considered illegal?

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