Data Protection Report

AUGUST 3, 2017

On August 1, 2017, US Senators unveiled a bipartisan bill to mandate baseline cybersecurity requirements for internet connected devices purchased by the federal government. Under the proposed law, federal suppliers would be required to monitor and patch cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

IoT 40

IoT Cybersecurity Insurance Marketing 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today.

Energy and Utilities 120

Energy and Utilities Phishing Blockchain Cybersecurity 120

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

An incident is an event that affects our scope of responsibility, and a response is how we deal with the incident. For cybersecurity personnel, our scope of responsibility may be limited to cyberattacks on IT systems, such as ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks. What is an Incident Response Plan?

Insurance 125

Insurance Ransomware Data breaches Cloud 125

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Third, it creates a new category of businesses: those that voluntarily agree to be subject to the CCPA. The CPRA creates a new category of information called “sensitive personal information.” However, in some cases, the definition of “business” is narrowed. New Rights for Sensitive Personal Information.

Privacy 122

Privacy B2B Sales Data breaches 122

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

However, if you are a complete newbie, my advice is to not rush on the tools, and to start with free open-source projects to attack, like the Juice Shop or many other vulnerable applications that are meant to help you learn cybersecurity. On Kali, just open the interactive menu or type “msfconsole” in the terminal to start the console.

Energy and Utilities 141

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Security Passwords 141

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

Yet without a solid foundation of IT fundamentals, even the most capable cybersecurity tools and experts will be undermined. All IT vendors understand that scope creep will often occur and therefore provide pricing to avoid delays caused by contract negotiations in the event those additional services will be required.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity IT Cloud Communications 98

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As always, you can find the full list of data breaches and cyber attacks below, divided into their respective categories. However, it’s a warning sign for all organisations about the dangers of misconfigured Internet-facing servers. Cyber attacks.

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Phishing 111

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory.

Passwords 214

Passwords Cybersecurity Education Phishing 214

ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

Military 52

Military Passwords Cybersecurity IT 52

ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

Military 52

Military Passwords Cybersecurity IT 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts. To maximize security, thoroughly test configurations, including advanced features such as web category filtering and intrusion prevention, prior to deployment.

Compliance 62

Compliance Risk Access Security 62

ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

Military 52

Military Passwords Cybersecurity IT 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud?

Cloud 119

Cloud Security Compliance Encryption 119

ARMA International

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Some IoB devices can provide access to systems and workspaces without the need for passwords or key cards and can offer convenient purchases of goods or services. In the ingestibles category are Bluetooth electronic pills that monitor the inner workings of the human body. FDA issues new draft cybersecurity guidance for medical devices.”

Computer and Electronics 105

Computer and Electronics Privacy Artificial Intelligence IoT 105

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 15, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) posted proposed amendments (“Proposed Amendments”) to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (“Cybersecurity Regulations”). Below are the key changes introduced by the Proposed Amendments. Class A Companies. Additional Requirements.

Financial Services 55

Financial Services Cybersecurity Risk Passwords 55

Data Protection Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced a “pre-proposed outreach” of material proposed changes to almost every section of its cybersecurity regulations, and would affect each entity covered by the current regulations of 23 NYCRR Part 500. The Proposed Regulation Changes. Governance.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Compliance 59

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Network security is an umbrella term for all facets of your network’s cybersecurity posture, with an emphasis on developing and using policies, procedures, best practices and tools that safeguard every piece of your network’s overall infrastructure. Also read: What is Network Security?

Security 120

Security Encryption Analytics Cloud 120

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

We’ll illustrate these concepts below with real-life examples of events highlighting vulnerabilities in cloud storage. Use solutions such as Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) to reduce risks and speed up response times in the event of a breach. Prioritize HTTPS: Use HTTPS over HTTP and block unneeded ports.

Cloud 127

Cloud Risk Security Encryption 127

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Information technology (IT) MSPs typically provide the easiest path to better cybersecurity because they focus completely on the effective implementation of basic IT infrastructure. While MSPs also provide a wide range of business services, here we’ll focus on managed IT and cybersecurity service providers.

IT 98

IT Security Cybersecurity Communications 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

Information technology (IT) MSPs typically provide the easiest path to better cybersecurity because they focus completely on the effective implementation of basic IT infrastructure. While MSPs also provide a wide range of business services, here we’ll focus on managed IT and cybersecurity service providers.

IT 97

IT Security Cybersecurity Communications 97

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Privileged accounts are among an organization’s biggest cybersecurity concerns. Similarly, businesses with small IT teams or complex environments may need security information and event management (SIEM) software integration. In the event of network downtime, Foxpass also includes a local cache feature to keep it running.

Access 137

Access Analytics Passwords Cloud 137

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

” Weiss was just one of a half-dozen experts steeped in the cybersecurity aspects of industrial control systems that KrebsOnSecurity spoke with this week. One reason may be that these facilities don’t have to disclose such events when they do happen. Also, the changes he tried to make wouldn’t happen instantaneously.

IT 345

IT Cybersecurity Access Ransomware 345

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

Security 98

Security Encryption Cloud Communications 98

KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

However, once the user downloads and extracts the file, the Redline Stealer (aka RedStealer) malware is activated and is capable of stealing passwords and downloading further malware onto the user's device." link] [Jaw-Dropper] FTX's Cybersecurity Was Hilariously Bad Gizmodo just dropped this eye-roll inducing news.

Phishing 86

Phishing Security awareness Passwords Risk 86

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Armis’ solutions include cybersecurity asset management, OT security, ICS risk assessment, zero trust , and more. Armis was acquired at a $1 billion price tag by Insight Partners in January 2020, joining Insight’s other cybersecurity subsidiaries like SentinelOne, Perimeter81, Mimecast, and Tenable. Armis Features.

IoT 140

IoT Security Risk Cloud 140

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Disaster recovery : Implements redundancy and data backups to improve resilience from inevitable device failures, cybersecurity attacks, or natural disasters.

Security 120

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. Examples of human error include: Posting written router passwords or sending them over email or Slack.

Security 109

Security Honeypots Passwords IoT 109

KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

This puts the onus on cybersecurity solutions and the users themselves, as the only additional means to keep the org secure. Blog post with links: [link] Do Users Put Your Organization at Risk With Browser-saved Passwords? Find out now if browser-saved passwords are putting your organization at risk.

Passwords 74

Passwords Phishing Ransomware Security awareness 74

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Boost your organization’s IT literacy with ongoing cybersecurity training so they recognize the threats posed by malware attacks. In cybersecurity, a bot typically refers to an infected device containing malicious software. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use.

Phishing 105

Phishing Ransomware Passwords Access 105

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

Security 109

Security Cloud Encryption Access 109

KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

They planned a party, coordinated the event, and attended the party within the sim. In essence, rather than learning from the first attack and shoring up cybersecurity efforts, the organizations did little-to-nothing and reaped the consequences in the form of paying a ransom – potentially multiple times.

Insurance 69

Insurance Security awareness Phishing Ransomware 69

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Think of a room in a larger conference where people of like interests gather to hear speakers, see demonstrations and participate in themed Capture the Flag events. Do these events in other countries spark concern in the United States or in Europe? Going to an ICS village event. Van Norman: Oh, absolutely.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk IT 52

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. Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Top 10 Cybersecurity Startups.

Cybersecurity 142

Cybersecurity Cloud Compliance Analytics 142

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

Vamosi: That's Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the US Department of Homeland Security. Vamosi: Hacker one has elevated bug bounties to live events spectacles, if you will, they fly people such as stoke around the world and hacker one live events. They even invited Jack.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Passwords Government Encryption 52

ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

Vamosi: That's Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the US Department of Homeland Security. Vamosi: Hacker one has elevated bug bounties to live events spectacles, if you will, they fly people such as stoke around the world and hacker one live events. They even invited Jack.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Passwords Government Encryption 52

KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

Industry was caught flat-footed," says Gregory Falco, a space cybersecurity expert who has advised the U.S. Link to press release: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. government. Ukrainians paid the price. Businesses and Critical Infrastructure." He wrote the book on it, literally - A Data-Driven Computer Security Defense.

Phishing 76

Phishing Ransomware Cybersecurity Security awareness 76

KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

link] [Finger on the Trigger] How the FBI Nuked Russian FSB's Snake Data Theft Malware The Five Eyes member nations' cybersecurity and intelligence agencies dismantled the infrastructure of the Snake cyber-espionage malware that was operated by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). Grimes , Data-Driven Defense Evangelist.

Phishing 77

Phishing Insurance Passwords Ransomware 77