Schneier on Security

MARCH 23, 2022

While NASA’s exclusion of unclassified systems from its insider threat program is common among federal agencies, adding those systems to a multi-faceted security program could provide an additional level of maturity to the program and better protect agency resources.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2023

Managed Security Service Providers, MSSPs, have been around for some time now as a resource to help companies operate more securely. By one estimate, companies are on track to spend $77 billion on MSSP services by 2030, up from $22 billion in 2020. LW provides consulting services to the vendors we cover.)

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management. Anemic asset management. Tick-in-the-box training. Lackadaisical set up.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2024

government is warning that “smart locks” securing entry to an estimated 50,000 dwellings nationwide contain hard-coded credentials that can be used to remotely open any of the locks. ” Matt Brown , the researcher CISA credits with reporting the flaw, is a senior systems development engineer at Amazon Web Services. .”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Network security has been radically altered, two-plus years into the global pandemic. Related: ‘ Attack surface management’ rises to the fore. The focus in those early days was on compliance and device management. The new normal CISOs face today is something of a nightmare. The company is based in Washington D.C.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

based supplier of back-office management services, to discuss the prominent role managed security services providers (MSSPs) are sure to play as CMMC 2.0 This includes cloud providers and managed services providers. For a full drill down, please give the accompanying podcast a listen.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2024

MSPs and MSSPs are not just managing their clients’ cybersecurity programs, they are also accountable to their auditors, The post CyberTalk Series: MSP Challenges: Managed Security Services with Ken Patterson appeared first on Seceon.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is taking steps to crack down on insufficient cyber risk reporting. The new rules urge companies to build more robust cyber risk management programs. Disclosing policies and procedures for risk management. Related : Making third-party risk audits actionable. Industry Benchmarking.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. Entity Classification List Deadline: Member states must establish a comprehensive list of essential entities, including those providing domain name registration services, by April 17, 2025.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

A born-in-the-cloud company, Mercury Financial upholds a competitive advantage in the financial services industry through advanced technology tools that help its customers responsibly manage their credit and offer them credit as they’ve never had before. To read this article in full, please click here

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Thales and Red Hat Protect Telcos from API Attacks madhav Thu, 02/22/2024 - 04:55 Application programming interfaces (APIs) power nearly every aspect of modern applications and have become the backbone of today’s economy. Unfortunately, API attacks are increasing as vectors for security incidents. What are APIs?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2024

A virtual machine is a computer program that emulates a physical computer. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database lists publicly disclosed computer security flaws. CVE-2024-21408 is a Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service (DOS) vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2021

Reblaze this week made generally available a managed cloud service, dubbed Curiefense, through which it provides a web application firewall, application programming interface (API) security, bot management, traffic control and distributed denial of service (DDoS) capabilities, among others.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The day that Windows 10 machines will get their last security updates is set for October 14, 2025. So if you want to stay secure, you’d have to upgrade to a newer version. But how much will the ESU program cost you? And that was just for security updates. Or to the rumored Windows 12 which might be out by then.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2023

FedRAMP Compliance and Certification Steps Explained The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a US government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure commercial cloud services across the federal government.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 17, 2023

Obtaining a mandated Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization to Operation (ATO) is increasingly important for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) who wish to make Cloud Service Offerings (CSOs) available to federal government agencies.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Let’s discuss an acronym reshaping the business world: Vendor Risk Management , or VRM. In our interconnected world, our security is only as strong as our weakest link, and the third-party vendors we choose are essential links in our business chains. Who are you, and what are your goals?

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Centraleyes

APRIL 8, 2024

consumers say they will cease spending with a company for several months following a security breach, and more than one-fifth (21%) say they will never return to a company after the breach. Privacy management software tools are the go-to address to navigate these challenges effectively. 66% of U.S. 66% of U.S.

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Deep Instinct has rolled out a new partner program to provide its endpoint and application protection software to managed security service providers (MSSPs) , the company announced Wednesday.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The US Healthcare provider Ardent Health Services disclosed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week. Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the United States. It is a for-profit health system with a focus on acquiring, managing, and improving hospitals.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Department of Defense (DoD) is turning to the private sector to bolster its cyber defenses with the launch of the third iteration of its "Hack the Pentagon" bug bounty program. These firms will host crowdsourced security activities on behalf of the DoD. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.".

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®). Key Challenges Faced by Agencies and Cloud Service Providers (CSP) Receiving timely responses […] The post GAO Report Details FedRAMP ATO Challenges and Costs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2024

Since the discovery of the exploit, numerous white and black hat security researchers have looked into and discussed the issue. Persistent cookies enable a continuous access to Google services, even after the user resets their password. In this instance, Google has taken action to secure any compromised accounts detected.”

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 30, 2022

Google launched a preview version of a service called Advanced API Security aimed at helping organizations combat growing threats targeting application programming interfaces (APIs). The post Google Launches Advanced API Security to Combat API Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hello Alfred is a one-stop application allowing real estate developers and property managers to provide in-home services and maintenance to residents. Residents using the platform get an app-based personal assistant service for their apartments. It also enables landlords to collect rent in-app.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 23, 2021

today announced it has joined the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cyber Information Sharing and Collaboration Program (CISCP). The program enables actionable, relevant, and timely unclassified information exchange through trusted public-private partnerships across all critical infrastructure (CI) sectors.

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PCI perspectives

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Do not pass up the chance to collaborate and gain knowledge on the latest developments in payment security at the upcoming 2023 PCI SSC Asia-Pacific Community Meeting. This event features presentations from some of the sharpest minds in payment security. This event is open to all in the payments industry.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2022

CompTIA, in partnership with ConnectWise, will run a nationwide pilot program to fill critical cybersecurity roles for managed services providers, while Cisco. The post White House Announces Free Cybersecurity Training appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities. It is a critical part of an organization’s cybersecurity program. We’ll examine those and then look at vulnerability management lifecycle best practices.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers warn of attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers that mainly aim at installing DDoS bot and CoinMiner. Researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) are warning about attacks targeting poorly managed Linux SSH servers, primarily focused on installing DDoS bots and CoinMiners.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 7, 2021

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) moderate certification was granted for the AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government solution. and meets the FedRAMP requirements for cloud service providers operating at the Moderate Impact Level.

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Cisco Security

MAY 5, 2022

Customers globally are requesting – and often requiring – SaaS providers to demonstrate their commitment to security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy. While attaining global security certifications has become table-stakes for many to do business, it’s no easy feat. Today, the Cisco CCF V1.0

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security. To mitigate these risks, users must promptly apply vendor-provided software patches and updates, as well as exercise vigilance when using online services and apps. are vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2023

FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program that streamlines the assessment, authorization and continuous-monitoring (ConMon) requirements for cloud-based IT services. Bottom line, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) wanting to serve […].

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability for the Joomla! Content Management System (CMS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog , based on evidence of active exploitation. Many companies, from small outfits to large enterprises, use a CMS in some form to manage their websites.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Top cybersecurity vendors have joined Mandiant's newly launched Cyber Alliance Program, formed to help develop integrated security systems and share threat intelligence. Mandiant is no stranger to cybersecurity partnerships. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Marshals Service (USMS) was the victim of a ransomware attack, it is investigating the theft of sensitive information. Marshals Service (USMS) announced that a ransomware attack has impacted “a stand-alone USMS system.” ” The US bureau is investigating the theft of sensitive information following the security breach.

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