eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerability assessment is the process of finding and analyzing gaps or weaknesses in a network, application, or organization’s IT and security systems. 8 Types of Vulnerability Assessments To obtain a thorough vulnerability assessment of an organization’s security systems and networks, security teams need to test a range of systems.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Hackers now leverage GenAI to launch targeted attacks that bypass traditional security systems. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs. For those who favor the DIY approach, we also have articles on the best commercial and open source pentesting tools.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Illumio today announced the launch of Illumio CloudSecure, an agentless solution designed to support zero trust security in public, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. It’s built with compartments inside, so when there’s a breach, they close that compartment off and the rest of the submarine doesn’t sink.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 14, 2022

In fact, I remember starting a new job by flying to Auburn Hills, Michigan for the very first meeting of the Featherstone Group, a collection of automotive OEM executive and security professionals. Since it wasn’t directed at a specific airplane or specific part of an airplane, it didn’t rise to the level of the Jeep hack.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

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. A lot of SMBs do not have security operations centers or SOCs. They can provide that additional security, remotely.

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Troy Hunt

MAY 7, 2018

Remember when web security was all about looking for padlocks? If it had a padlock, you could trust it and there's weren't a lot of exceptions to that. And let's be fair to Barclays - it's not just them offering outdated and inaccurate advice about the true meaning of the padlock: Taking a mandatory Cyber Awareness Course.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G?

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Justice Department this month offered a $5 million bounty for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Russian man indicted for allegedly orchestrating a vast, international cybercrime network that called itself “ Evil Corp ” and stole roughly $100 million from businesses and consumers. Image: FBI.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 7, 2021

Now comes a report from Akamai detailing the extent to which cyber criminals preyed on this development. I had the chance to discuss this with Akamai security researcher Steve Ragan, the author of the report. Related: Credential stuffers exploit Covid 19 pandemic. European policy debates.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Firewalls are typically deployed as on-premises appliances or software, but that won’t do much to protect remote offices or mobile workers accessing cloud resources.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now one security researcher – Moshe Zioni, vice president of security research for application risk management startup Apiiro – is predicting that supply chain attacks will likely peak in 2022 as organizations leverage new products that will help them better detect these attacks. Moshe Zioni, Apiiro VP of Security Research.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Network security threats weaken the defenses of an enterprise network, endangering proprietary data, critical applications, and the entire IT infrastructure. This guide to major network security threats covers detection methods as well as mitigation strategies for your organization to follow. Also read: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

In fact, there remains a huge shortage of experienced security professionals available to fill open positions. A contributing factor to the cybersecurity skills gap is the large number of security startups that have been founded in recent years. As a result, security is expected to more than double in size to $300 billion by 2025.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A lot of times we depend on usernames and passwords, but those really aren’t enough. I’m just not convinced that a fingerprint or an image of my face is secure enough. AI is almost good enough at simulating human activity to defeat the biometric systems designed to fight fraud, effectively putting us back at square one.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

Standalone security products are not enough to maintain the security posture of an entire organization. In this article, we’ll cover some of the most important tools to have in your security arsenal and some of the best vendors in each category. A number of solutions may be needed to protect against all of these threats.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 8, 2021

The application security testing market is highly fragmented. From SAST to DAST to SCA to IAST to RASP, the current state of the market is a byproduct of various assertions on what is believed to be the best way to address application security testing. ” They don’t want more. This is undesirable. They want less.

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IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Digital sovereignty revolves around a value-driven, ordered, regulated and secure digital destination for all data, hardware and software, infrastructure components and application operations. Data sovereignty addresses legal, privacy, security and governance concerns associated with the storage, processing and transfer of data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2021

Nearly a decade ago, the cyber industry was toiling over how to enable access for users between applications and grant access to specific information about the user for authentication and authorization purposes. As the current industry standard, OAuth provides secure, third-party, user-agent, delegated access. for Secure Authorization.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Sometimes complex technology doesn't necessarily raise the barrier for entry for cyber criminals. Often the tiny flashing light on the dashboard also alerts would-be criminals that the car is protected by the latest form of anti theft security. Sometimes, as with our cars, it does the exact opposite. There is no easy way around it.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Syxsense Secure. Stop breaches with one endpoint security solution. Pre-built templates keep organizations secure without needing large teams and specialists.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

So it’s well recognized that this system is, I won’t say out of control. Vint Cerf is one of the most recognizable figures in the pantheon of Internet figures – and as he enters his ninth decade of a remarkable life, one of its most accomplished. Others have said, it’s as significant as the iPhone.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It wasn’t a cyberattack in international relations terms, it was espionage. And the victim wasn’t just the US, it was the entire world. And since this Russian operation isn’t at all targeted, the entire world is at risk — and not just from Russia. But it was massive, and it is dangerous.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

It’s difficult to convey the scope and scale of cyber attacks that take place on a daily basis, much less connect the dots between them. Related: The Golden Age of cyber spying A new book by Dr. Chase Cunningham — Cyber Warfare – Truth, Tactics, and Strategies — accomplishes this in a compelling, accessible way.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2018

From time to time, there emerge cybersecurity stories of such potential impact that they have the effect of making all other security concerns seem minuscule and trifling by comparison. Bloomberg Businessweek on Thursday published a bombshell investigation alleging that Chinese cyber spies had used a U.S.-based

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. With evolving attack methodologies due to machine learning, quantum computing, and sophisticated nation-state hackers, security startups are receiving record funding.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

Today’s Part III looks at how Conti abused a panoply of popular commercial security services to undermine the security of their targets, as well as how the team’s leaders strategized for the upper hand in ransom negotiations with victims. Conti is by far the most aggressive and profitable ransomware group in operation today.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2022

And while that’s incredible for staying connected with friends, organizing rallies, and sharing important messages, it’s also the reason we are facing a cyber security crisis. It magnifies their trust and simultaneously removes the gut instinct. More than half of the world—58.4 percent or 4.62 Social Engineering.

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