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What are Breach and Attack Simulations?

IBM Big Data Hub

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) is an automated and continuous software-based approach to offensive security. However, unlike red teaming and pen testing, BAS tools are fully automated and can provide more comprehensive results with fewer resources in the time between more hands-on security tests.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

eSecurity Planet

Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. Which unmanaged devices do attackers use? Unmanaged devices consist of any device that connects to the network, cloud resources, or other assets without corporate-controlled security.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets. A typical spear phishing attack follows a familiar pattern of emails with attachments. The aim is to establish a reputation and trust through personalization.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation. Network tests Some organizations differentiate internal from external network security tests. On the other hand, internal tests simulate attacks that come from within. This presents several challenges.

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Zero Day Threats: Preparation is the Best Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Zero day attacks take advantage of vulnerabilities that haven’t been discovered or are not publicly known yet. Why do these vulnerabilities pose such a major security risk? Zero day threats can be the source of some of the most dangerous kinds of cyberattacks. What Are Zero Day Threats? How Dangerous Are Zero Day Threats?

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Living Off the Land Attacks: LOTL Definition & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Living off the land (LOTL) attacks use legitimate programs that already exist on a computer, rather than installing malware from an external source onto a system. The stealthy nature of these attacks can make them effective — and difficult for security teams to detect and prevent. How Do LOTL Attackers Access Your Machine?

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How to Develop an Incident Response Plan

eSecurity Planet

We make IT, security, or any business decision by weighing the risks and the rewards. Or as is often the case with security, what costs can we skip and still escape big penalties later? The building manager to handle threats to physical security at a specific office. Yet, it can get worse.

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