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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners.

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How a Common API Vulnerability Might Have Cost Telco Optus $1 Million

Security Boulevard

The hacker has now contacted Optus customers directly demanding that they pay $2K AUD, or their PII will be sold for “ fraudulent activity within 2 days. ”. According to the OWASP API Security Top 10, broken user authentication constitutes the second biggest API vulnerability. But wait – it gets worse!

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How to Implement a Penetration Testing Program in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests find security vulnerabilities before hackers do and are critical for keeping organizations safe from cyber threats. You can either create your own pentesting program or hire an outside firm to do it for you. The program should define a series of pentests to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in a system.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Step 1: Define the Scope and Objectives It is critical to specify the scope and objectives before beginning a vulnerability screening procedure.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Choosing a Target and Conducting Research The first step in spear phishing is to select specific individuals or groups as targets. Introducing Malicious Content A malicious element (e.g.,

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Misconfigured Registries: Security Researchers Find 250 Million Artifacts Exposed

eSecurity Planet

The registries and repositories belonged to a wide range of companies, including 10 members of the Fortune 500 and two leading cybersecurity providers. In general, once your artifacts are accessible to anyone, your software vulnerabilities within are also exposed.”

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Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

To combat the evolving threats landscape, organizations must proactively address email security challenges. Understanding the Email Security Landscape A thorough understanding of the latest email security trends and challenges is essential for organizations to defend against emerging threats.