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Capture the Flag events and eSports

Adam Shostack

Capture the Flag Events (CTFs) and electronic Sports (eSports) are good examples of a relatively new trend. My conclusion is that CTFs are intrinsically an eSport with the attribute of having a strong educational value. The level of strategy, tactics and action can get heated and overwhelming. Spoiler alert!

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New SEC Cybersecurity Rules Could Affect Private Companies Too

eSecurity Planet

This requirement copies the strategies of previous legislation that dramatically improved financial reporting for both public and private companies. For example, in the Enron financial fraud, executives and board members claimed ignorance or that they could not understand the financial maneuvering of Enron’s CFO (chief financial officer).

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

Specialists have even evolved within the MSSP category to provide specific services. Managed detection and response (MDR) services monitor a broad array of alerts, often delivered to a security incident and event management (SIEM) tool or an internal SOC and then remediate any detected attacks.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Examples of services security include: AD security : Adds layers of security to Active Directory to eliminate unneeded access or permission levels, detect unauthorized changes, and block other attacks on AD.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. Joel Friedman, CTO and co-founder of Aclaimant, cited automation as an increasingly necessary element as this insurance category grows sharply. American International Group (AIG) has an 8.3%

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks. While there are hundreds of adware versions, some of the most common examples include Fireball, Appearch, DollarRevenue, Gator, and DeskAd. Examples of Backdoor Malware Attacks.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About

KnowBe4

We've previously discussed how BEC attacks are one of the most costly types of attacks for organizations, with one example of a group responsible for stealing nearly $12 million from 12 companies via BEC scams. The strategy refocuses roles, responsibilities, and resource allocations in the digital ecosystem, with a five pillar approach.