eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Red, blue and purple teams simulate cyberattacks and incident responses to test an organization’s cybersecurity readiness. Blue Teams Blue teams simulate day-to-day operations that protect an organization’s systems and networks from cyberattacks.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2021

A phishing attack last week gave attackers access to email and files at the California State Controller’s Office (SCO), an agency responsible for handling more than $100 billion in public funds each year. A notice of breach posted by the California State Controller’s Office. Source: sco.ca.gov. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

by making real-world threat simulation easier and more accessible. San Francisco, US, 9 th November 2022 – Picus Security , the pioneer of Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS), today announced the availability of its next-generation security validation technology.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2024

The ransomware attack on Xplain impacted tens of thousands Federal government files, said the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Switzerland. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a data analysis report on the data breach resulting from the ransomware attack on the IT services provider Xplain.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Organizations use penetration testing to strengthen their security. During these tests, simulated attacks are executed to identify gaps and vulnerabilities in the IT environment. Penetration testing can use different techniques, tools, and methods. See the Best Penetration Testing Tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Picture establishing a virtual model of IT infrastructure where one can identify loopholes, create attack scenarios, and prevent catastrophic attacks before the system is officially put in place. Let's get knowledge of Digital Twin technology and how it can help to assess the loopholes in your security posture.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 8, 2024

In case you missed it, Chubb, one of the leading publicly traded property and casualty insurance companies, announced an innovative collaboration with NetSPI to strengthen client cyber-risk profiles via enhanced attack surface management and penetration testing solutions. What is proactive security?

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Appknox

AUGUST 7, 2022

Penetration Testing has become indispensable to most companies' secure software development lifecycle. Unfortunately, because of widespread misconceptions, several businesses still don't understand the true potential of pen testing and refrain from using it to ensure mobile app security. Penetration Testing Overview.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2022

SafeBreach is the first and only breach and attack simulation (BAS) provider with full coverage of the Cisco breach methods ready to test today. The post Do You Really Think You Are More Secure Than Cisco? The post Do You Really Think You Are More Secure Than Cisco? appeared first on SafeBreach.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2022

With a year-on-year increase of over 161% , malicious usage of cracked versions of Cobalt Strike (a legitimate penetration test tool) is skyrocketing. For organizations that still rely on signature-based next generation antivirus (NGAV) solutions to protect their endpoints from ransomware and other advanced attacks, this is terrible news. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2021

According to the IBM data breach report, the average cost of a data breach has reached $4.24 If your organization is new to automated security, then it's best to start small and increase the scope of your implementation over time. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Many cybersecurity audits now ask whether penetration testing is conducted and how vulnerabilities are detected and tracked. These questions ask IT teams to consider how frequently security is tested from the outside via penetration testing and from the inside via vulnerability testing. What is a Penetration Test?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Attackers use a variety of tricks to get their hands on personal data, payment information, and corporate secrets. At the end of the day, it turned out that this was the work of the company's information security team, aimed at showing management how simply attackers could gather data for targeted phishing campaigns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

According to the IBM data breach report, the average cost of a data breach has reached $4.24 If your organization is new to automated security, then it's best to start small and increase the scope of your implementation over time. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2023

A pentest framework, or penetration testing framework, is a standardized set of guidelines and suggested tools for structuring and conducting effective pentests across different networks and security environments.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

The Play ransomware attack suffered by the IT services provider Xplain also impacted the national railway company of Switzerland (FSS) and the canton of Aargau. The news of the attack was first reported by the Swiss newspaper Le Temps. Local media reported that attackers have exploited a vulnerability on the servers of the company.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability.

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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Educational Resources Building a more secure world starts with education. Our top resources this year spanned from Blockchain to Attack Surface Management. 5 Blockchain Security Fundamentals Every C-Suite Needs to Know Dive into blockchain security! Buckle up, rewind, and get ready for NetSPI’s reveal!

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NetSpi Executives

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

NetSPI’s industry-leading AI/ML pentesting solution was built from decades of manual penetration testing expertise in network, application, cloud, and more, designed specifically to identify, understand, and mitigate risks of AI and ML models. Our Infrastructure Security Assessment tests the surrounding infrastructure around your model.

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NetSpi Executives

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Because of its effectiveness, threat actors constantly develop more sophisticated, less recognizable attack methods determined to trick unsuspecting employees. Through the utilization of additional testing processes and new tooling, we are able to provide attack approaches that mimic those used by real-world adversaries today.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites. Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

France National Agency for the Security of Information Systems warns that the Russia-linked APT28 group has breached several critical networks. The document also includes a series of recommendations to protect against this type of attack. Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. Business Email Compromise (BEC) BEC attacks have experienced a significant upsurge in recent years. In today’s digital era, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and professional in their methods.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

During such reconnaissance operations, attackers collect relevant data about their victims, but it’s not without risks for them. Secured computer systems can use advanced detection tools to spot and block such suspicious activities and even catch adversaries. Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In its most basic form, security is about protecting people and systems from harm. Increasingly, our security depends on our ability to manage risk and uncertainty. And that means we need to start thinking about security in new ways. One of the most critical security challenges we face today is managing vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A penetration test , or pen test, is the simulation of a cyber attack. The goal is to assess a network’s security to improve it and thus prevent exploits by real threat actors by fixing vulnerabilities. There are a number of complementary technologies often used by organizations to address security holes.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Unlike penetration tests , vulnerability tests do not consist of performing real attacks. However, they’re no less valuable, as they can spot vulnerabilities missed by a penetration test and provide a baseline for comparison. That’s why vulnerability tests involve both passive and active scans.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. How Does Application Security Work? What Are the Types of Application Security?

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Anton on Security

AUGUST 31, 2022

In other words, they do security, but not security engineering. Release Engineering, covered in Ch 8 of the SRE book (and related workbooks too ). BTW, did you know that the SRE book is?—?by by a wide margin?—?the the most recommended resource by guests on our podcast? How do you decide when to enable and disable a rule?

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SecureList

MARCH 5, 2024

Cyberattackers tend to give preference to legitimate tools when taking various attack steps, as these help them evade detection systems while keeping malware development costs down to a minimum. Some of these connect directly, while others use a proxy, which hides the IP address of the attackers’ server.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 14, 2022

Since we began holistically tracking cybersecurity trends 15 years ago with our annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), we've seen many shifting motivations and strategies behind the bad actors seeking to cause immense harm. These include social attacks, error and misuse, phishing, and pretexting.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Explore some real-world instances below and discover when and how to use DLP procedures for optimal data security. Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Yet catastrophic network breaches continue apace. There’s no doubt that monitoring and continually updating all parts of a multi-tiered security system is a must-do best practice. Tweaking one system can open fresh, unforeseen security holes in another. LW: How did the idea for data breach emulation come about?

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. The number of phishing attacks is increasing along with the number of remote workers globally. For a company, a phishing attack can be disastrous. Why Is Phishing Awareness Important?

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