The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

Sometimes you’d get a 500-question questionnaire and that would be one out of 5,000 you’d get over the course of a year,” Stapleton says, referring to a scenario that a large payroll processing company had to deal with. The good news is that TPRM solution providers are innovating to meet this need, as will be showcased at RSA.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By exploring the top eight issues and preventative measures, as well as shedding light on the security benefits of IaaS, you can better secure your cloud security infrastructure. Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Organizations of all sizes need to review the active exploits and announced patches and ensure that vulnerabilities in all of their high value and high risk systems are mitigated. The problem: Akamai security researchers discovered a high-severity vulnerability in which insecure function calls and lack of user input sanitation can allow RCE.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 2, 2020

You can get a full drill down on our discussion in the accompanying podcast. Here are a few key takeaways: Quickening investigations Enterprises are drowning in an ocean of threat feeds; SOAR offers a lifeline. Right now what you are seeing in the SOAR space is just scratching the surface,” Shuja points out.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

We’ll give you an overview of what can be achieved with Kali Linux using a short selection of pre-installed tools. We’ll give you an overview of what can be achieved with Kali Linux using a short selection of pre-installed tools. Also read: 24 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools What Is Penetration Testing?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure and a surge in exploited vulnerabilities are getting the attention of U.S. cybersecurity agencies, which highlighted the threats in a pair of warnings issued in recent days. Also read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2022. The 15 Vulnerabilities Explained.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2023

The researchers reported earlier this month that the VSCode editor could be vulnerable to attacks targeting its extensions. If a user typed “pretier” in the search bar, they wouldn’t even get the legitimate extension in the list, as only the typosquatted version has this name. The lack of time excuse is not acceptable in the end.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 29, 2024

While the terms are closely related, there are some key differences worth considering when choosing which is right for you: Business continuity plan (BCP): A BCP is a detailed plan that outlines the steps an organization will take to return to normal business functions in the event of a disaster.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

We’ll examine each of those cloud security technologies — along with CASB too — and their uses, and direct you to some of the top cloud security solutions. Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP): Best used for securing specific workloads and applications, with a particular focus on runtime safety and vulnerability management.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2021

In a day and age when the prime directive for many organizations is to seek digital agility above all else, cool new apps get conceived, assembled and deployed at breakneck speed. As a nod to security, nominal static analysis and maybe a bit of penetration testing gets done just prior to meeting a tight deployment deadline.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

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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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 27, 2023

Also read: 5 Ways to Configure a SIEM for Accurate Threat Detection Plenty of Data, Not Enough Detections At the same time, CardinalOps found that SIEMs already ingest enough data to cover 94 percent of all MITRE ATT&CK techniques. How are use cases managed and prioritized?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

Three Threat Areas. The threat comes from three primary areas, they wrote: Supply chain risks (an attack vector that became a high-profile threat after the SolarWinds attack ), malicious threat actors and insider threats. ” Containers, Kubernetes Take Over. ” Containers, Kubernetes Take Over. .

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 26, 2021

The browser you’re reading this article on is likely supported by millions of lines of code. This reduces noise and enables developers to prioritize the most important ones. In any case, it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to anticipate where code will break or security vulnerabilities will show.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 9, 2023

Not only are they the architects of code, but they also serve as its guardians, tasked with identifying and rectifying potential security vulnerabilities. For instance, imagine a security tool flags a potential SQL Injection vulnerability in the code. And this is all for only one vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Audits raise questions about firewall functionality, as well as force teams to get granular about who’s in charge of firewall rules. A good firewall audit should end with a clearly scheduled audit in the future, as well as testing processes so you know if the firewall actually works. Then, develop a list and make it succinct.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

While the security vulnerabilities for each of these instances will be unique and highly dependent upon setup, you can still verify your security using the same checklist, which we’ll give the acronym VIDA DUCA for the steps below: Vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities. Integrations. Data Sources. Configurations.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Threat intelligence sharing is such a simple concept that holds so much promise for stopping threat actors in their tracks. based security vendor in the thick of helping companies make more of their threat feeds. military complex, who got frustrated by their inability to extract actionable intel from a deluge of threat feeds.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

They started out with: "You get a call. But you can help by sending money. You take a deep breath and think. All he needs is a short audio clip of your family member's voice — which he could get from content posted online — and a voice-cloning program. Use a phone number you know is theirs.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

Probably fewer of you. The most convincing social engineers can get into your head and convince you that someone you love is in danger. Over half of the victims have been able to get back at least 82% of the money that was stolen. And why are you and your end-users continually aggravated by them?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like any other digital machine, backup systems are vulnerable to data loss and compromise. As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Read more: Accenture Attack Highlights Evolving Ransomware Threats. Why Are Backups Critical?

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #07 | February 14th, 2023 [Scam of the Week] The Turkey-Syria Earthquake Just when you think they cannot sink any lower, criminal internet scum is now exploiting the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria. You need to alert your employees, friends and family. You need to alert your employees, friends and family.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

They apply policies dynamically, manage business data rights, and automate data processes to effectively protect sensitive information. Understanding these factors allows you to make informed decisions when adopting a DLP solution for your cybersecurity strategies.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Or even basic low level threat analysis. Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Detection of 2nd APT and additional Orion vulnerabilities published. On February 2, 2021, Reuters reported that a second advanced persistent threat ( APT ), connected to China, also exploited SolarWinds software. Interestingly, findings show the Chinese APT exposed a separate vulnerability in the Orion software from that of Solorigate.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2021

Success in implementing microsegmentation for your organization means tagging traffic, servicing regular business communications, adapting to threats , and denying all other anomalies. . Also Read: Endpoint Security: It’s Way More Complicated than You Think. Also Read: Microsegmentation: The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity .

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CGI

AUGUST 11, 2015

Cyber threats are constantly changing, which means toolsets are changing as well, and cyber professionals need constant training. They also need ample time to participate in cyber communities where information about ever-more sophisticated threats is shared. This will keep budget needs prioritized on the right activities.

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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 12, 2023

A vulnerability assessment is one of the most important pieces of an enterprise’s vulnerability management lifecycle because you can’t fix security vulnerabilities you know nothing about. But vulnerability assessments are only as successful as the plans behind them.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Vulnerability management tools go well beyond patch management and vulnerability scanning tools by discovering security flaws in network and cloud environments and prioritizing and applying fixes. Leading Vulnerability Management Solutions. Intruder is the top-rated vulnerability scanner. Visit website.

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Information Governance Perspectives

JULY 23, 2020

Thank you for that introduction Mark. It’s an honor to be with you all and kick off today’s event with a timely discussion about the collaborative technology that is really dominating the way we all have begun to work and collaborate. Here are slides from the deck, a link to the presentation , and a transcript of my prepared remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning IT networks and systems to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware and software. The edge, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and more have led to a much bigger attack surface and have required new vulnerability scanning approaches and tools.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 5, 2019

How do you get there? Before you can even begin planning an awareness and culture change initiative, you’ll need some budget. There’s no simple answer to this question, but I’ll try to give you some idea. I don’t care who you are, that’s cheap. But what does creating such a culture look like? Build Alliances.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They must secure their applications against vulnerabilities, implement strong access controls, and assess vendor security practices. Users concentrate on securing their applications against vulnerabilities and implementing secure coding practices. Data Protection Users must employ encryption for data in transit and at rest.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools examine the security posture of cloud environments by combining preset security rules, industry best practices, and compliance standards to discover assets and vulnerabilities, monitor configurations and access, and respond to threats.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security protects your critical information from unwanted access and potential threats through sophisticated procedures. Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. Also read: What is Secure Remote Access?

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