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RSAC insights: SolarWinds hack illustrates why software builds need scrutiny — at deployment

The Last Watchdog

By patiently slipping past the best cybersecurity systems money can buy and evading detection for 16 months, the perpetrators of the SolarWinds hack reminded us just how much heavy lifting still needs to get done to make digital commerce as secure as it needs to be. Related: DHS launches 60-day cybersecurity sprints.

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What Is a Firewall Policy? Steps, Examples & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

It aims to prevent unauthorized access, manage data movement, and guard against potential security threats. Key firewall policy components include user authentication mechanisms, access rules, logging and monitoring methods, rule base, and numerous rule objects that specify network communication conditions.

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How Hackers Evade Detection

eSecurity Planet

Despite the incredible evolution of defensive technologies, attackers often remain undetected for weeks or months, earning the label advanced persistent threat (APT). Classic security tools are necessary but less and less sufficient. Also read: A Few Clicks from Data Disaster: The State of Enterprise Security. Windows Security.

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How Steganography Allows Attackers to Evade Detection

eSecurity Planet

Steganography, derived from Greek words meaning “covered” and “writing,” has been used for centuries to hide secret messages inside regular documents. Also read: Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2022. It does not raise curiosity, and most security tools do not flag such file types.

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RSAC insights: Sophos report dissects how improved tools, tactics stop ransomware attack

The Last Watchdog

Enterprises actually have access to plenty of robust security technology, as well as proven tactics and procedures, to detect and defuse even leading-edge, multi-layered attacks. As this chaos was ramping up, Sophos stepped in to assist one large organization which has 15,000 endpoints distributed in operations across North America.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. In response, threat actors are hustling to take full advantage.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability.