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Weekly podcast: ICS attacks, Reddit and SIM swap arrests

IT Governance

Cybereason’s researchers recently set up a honeypot environment with a network architecture that replicated that of “typical power substation” and waited. Only two days after the honeypot was launched, it was attacked by a black-market seller, who installed backdoors that would allow anyone to access it, even if admin passwords were changed.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. Bad Devices Bad devices consist of unauthorized devices or devices in a compromised state.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. It even provides more privacy than secured WiFi connections because it encrypts the connection to protect private information and prevent session hijacking. Password managers store files in an encrypted database, preventing anyone but authorized users from accessing the credentials.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Deception technology using honeypots and similar subterfuge can trigger alerts of both hackers and authorized users that might be attempting to perform malicious actions. Sensitive Device Access Encryption: As companies grow and become more professional, encryption should be used to protect at least key resources.

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The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

Since the 1970s, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) has offered encryption , authentication, bootstrapping, and digital signatures to secure digital communications. As encryption methods go, AES-128 and RSA-2048 are vulnerable to quantum attacks. Decentralized data storage that removes the need for a honeypot.