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Episode 255: EDM, Meet CDM – Cyber Dance Music with Niels Provos

The Security Ledger

In this episode of The Security Ledger Podcast (#255) host Paul Roberts interviews Niels Provos of Lacework about his mission to use EDM to teach people about cybersecurity. And yet, the awareness of cyber security risks – from phishing and social engineering attacks to software supply chain compromises – remains low.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 432 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

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The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions. While cybersecurity trends like zero trust push the focus inward, organizations must always consider endpoint vulnerabilities. Blockchain-Powered Cybersecurity Vendors.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

or specialized tools to deliver obfuscation defenses such as: Honeypots: Provide tempting targets for attackers that contain no valid information as one of several similar deception technologies to trigger alerts for early attack detection. Cybersecurity Training Cybersecurity training ensures effective controls throughout the organization.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. Related Cybersecurity Threats Many cybersecurity threats indirectly affect networks through related assets. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack to steal network traffic.

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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Phishing & Watering Holes. The primary attack vector for most attacks, not just APTs, is to use phishing. Some APTs cast a wide net with general phishing attacks, but others use spear phishing attacks to target specific people and specific companies. See the Best Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees.

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10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Email-based phishing attacks : These can include both of the above attacks and typically target employees through their business email accounts. Training providers offer extensive cybersecurity courses just to mitigate the high likelihood that employees will put your infrastructure in danger.

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