Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Third Party Risk Risk Level In the interconnected web of modern business ecosystems, supply chain risks have emerged as insidious threats, leaving even the most vigilant organizations vulnerable to devastating cyber breaches.

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Schneier on Security

JANUARY 8, 2021

The information that is emerging about Russia’s extensive cyberintelligence operation against the United States and other countries should be increasingly alarming to the public. And a massive security failure on the part of the United States is also to blame. Software has become incredibly complicated.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Specifically, the password problems that the report reveals are: 61% of [all] employees use poor password practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

State actors actively attack Ivanti, Ubiquity, and Microsoft’s Windows AppLocker, and ransomware attackers probe for unpatched ScreenConnect servers in this week’s vulnerability recap. February 26, 2024 FCKeditor Used for SEO Poisoning on Government, University Sites Type of vulnerability: Malicious URL redirect.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. There is simply too much to know, too much to do, and too many developments with which to keep up.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 2, 2023

As enterprise networks continue to grow in size and complexity, so have the misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could expose those networks to devastating cyber attacks and breaches. Vulnerability management is the process of prioritizing and minimizing those risks. How Does Vulnerability Management Work?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

Many of this week’s disclosures involve new aspects of old vulnerabilities. An old Microsoft Windows spooler flaw is added to the CISA KEV list, and the Cactus Ransomware gang currently pursues unfixed Qlik Sense servers with a vulnerability patched in September 2023. The problem: The CVSS 10.0/10.0 The problem: The CVSS 10.0/10.0

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Patch management is a critical aspect of IT security. If patches are not deployed in a timely manner, vulnerabilities remain exploitable by the bad guys. See the Best Patch Management Software & Tools. Steps to Effective Patch Management. Patch Management Best Practices.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. This data is managed by different entities, such as primary care facilities, acute care facilities and within associated applications that collect, store and track health data, creating numerous exposure vulnerabilities.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

However, immediately after the operation, BlackCat stated that it had “unseized” at least some of the sites. The US Department of State offers a 10 million bounty for the group’s associates. This group managed to breach managed the file transfer system MoveIt to get to its customers’ data.

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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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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) discovers and manages infrastructure and configuration risks across cloud environments. As most cloud security failures are due to customer error, CSPM’s ability to find and fix those errors has made it a critical cloud security tool.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

A vulnerability management policy sets the ground rules for the process, minimum standards, and reporting requirements for vulnerability management. An effective vulnerability management policy can help with the cyclical process of discovering and managing vulnerabilities found within IT hardware, software, and systems.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government madhav Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:38 In my first blog on this topic I noted a Treasury Department report released last year listed six cloud security challenges financial sector firms face. Thales can help address the following four challenges: 1.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other authoring agencies have released a joint guidance about common living off the land (LOTL) techniques and common gaps in cyber defense capabilities. And it’s not just the US.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Taking a Proactive Approach to Mitigating Ransomware Part 2: Avoiding Vulnerabilities in SAP Applications ltabo Wed, 12/13/2023 - 17:25 In case you missed it, in the first part of this series we talked about the importance of hardening security for the application layer as part of your proactive approach to mitigating ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2023

A fledgling security category referred to as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms ( CNAPP ) is starting to reshape the cybersecurity landscape. Companies are finding that CNAPP solutions can materially improve the security postures of both cloud-native and on-premises IT resources by unifying security and compliance capabilities.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2023

A series of security errors and mishaps has cost personal loan provider OneMain $4.25m in penalties, issued by the New York State department of financial services. OneMain experienced “at least” three security incidents over three years, from 2018 to 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Here, in our analysis, are seven of the best pentesting service providers, followed by more information about what to look for when choosing a pentesting service.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This is why governments and organizations around the world are implementing a zero trust security framework to reduce the risk of attacks while protecting resources and data. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust , will join us and discuss the current state of zero trust. Then we went and found them for you.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2023

Compared to other operating systems, Linux patch management is unique because of its open-source nature, which enables a sizable community of developers and security professionals to find vulnerabilities, examine the code, and submit patches.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 29, 2022

The threat-hunting exercise led to some general findings on risk exposure: The United States has the highest exposure count by far (65%), followed by China (14%) and Germany (9%) The top ports in use are 443, 10250, and 6443. Also read: Top Container Security Solutions for 2022. Kubernetes Security Risks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. People are vulnerable to attacks exploiting their biases.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Jenna Bunnell – Senior Manager, Content Marketing, Dialpad. Software development companies can’t afford to release vulnerable products – but they also have to balance the time it takes to run security checks against the pressure to release software rapidly in a competitive market. What is DevSecOps? Image Source.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. People are vulnerable to attacks exploiting their biases.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The past week saw fewer cybersecurity vulnerabilities than the onslaught we saw earlier this month , but the latest ones affected thousands of products, proving that a single vulnerability can have massive repercussions. A Cisco operating system vulnerability hits more than 50,000 systems.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cloud-native technologies like containerisation and serverless computing will continue to gain traction, enabling scalability and cost-effectiveness in managing digital infrastructure. Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

Early in 2020, cyberspace attackers apparently working for the Russian government compromised a piece of widely used network management software made by a company called SolarWinds. It was a huge attack, with major implications for US national security. SolarWinds certainly seems to have underspent on security. Who is at fault?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

Automated patch management can help prevent security breaches by automatically identifying, downloading, testing, and delivering software and firmware updates to devices and applications through the use of specialized software tools. Software updates are critical for keeping a system’s integrity and security intact.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 9, 2024

However, not all organisations have had the means to invest in and manage the staffing and infrastructure required for a Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) providers come in. This is where Managed Detection & Response (MDR) providers come in.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

Comprehensive cybersecurity legislation is imperative to build and maintain confidence in the future and ensure a secure digital landscape. When enforced, the regulation will mandate manufacturers to prioritize security from the design stage and throughout the product's entire lifecycle.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Third Party Risk Risk Level In the interconnected web of modern business ecosystems, supply chain risks have emerged as insidious threats, leaving even the most vigilant organizations vulnerable to devastating cyber breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Also read: What is Network Security?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 24, 2024

Stronger Together: Join Thales & Imperva at RSA Conference 2024 Where the World Talks Security madhav Thu, 04/25/2024 - 05:17 In today’s increasingly connected and digital world, the cybersecurity industry stands as a bastion against a relentless tide of threats. Nation states pivot with chilling precision towards any goal in their sights.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2022

See the Top Database Security Solutions. Also read: 7 Database Security Best Practices. Top China-Exploited Vulnerabilities Revealed. It’s been quite a week for Microsoft vulnerabilities. cybersecurity agencies list includes other well-known vulnerabilities like Log4j. TCP Redirection.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Needless to say, businesses are looking to streamline their patch management process as much as possible. Patch management refers to applying software updates for operating systems and applications and deploying them to eliminate known security vulnerabilities. Here it would be best if you had a solution that uses CVSS 3.1

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