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.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Many entries are broad categories that contain various CWEs (common weakness enumerations, typically errors that can lead to vulnerabilities) and CVEs (common vulnerabilities and exposures, or specific instances of a vulnerability within a product or system). A New Top Vulnerability. The number one security risk is no longer injection.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 5, 2019

Furthermore, although entities that already comply with the breach notification requirements under certain state or federal laws (such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the New York Department of Financial Services cybersecurity regulations (23 N.Y.C.R.R.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Third, it creates a new category of businesses: those that voluntarily agree to be subject to the CCPA. Even so, with these and other new requirements, the CPRA does not go as far as some consumer privacy advocates had hoped it would. A Closer Look at Key CPRA Provisions. Changes to the Definition of Businesses Subject to the CPRA.

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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. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 1, 2023

Yet without a solid foundation of IT fundamentals, even the most capable cybersecurity tools and experts will be undermined. To achieve the best results, corporations, non-profits, and government agencies must understand the ecosystem of vendors, purchasing models, pricing options, and how to find the right match for their specific needs.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

link] Artificial Intelligence Makes Phishing Text More Plausible Cybersecurity experts continue to warn that advanced chatbots like ChatGPT are making it easier for cybercriminals to craft phishing emails with pristine spelling and grammar, the Guardian reports. The email attaches a legitimate-looking payoff letter complete with loan details.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 24, 2024

Ethical hacking is a broader cybersecurity field that includes any use of hacking skills to improve network security. The organization’s choice will depend on the category of the target organization, the goal of the pen test and the scope of the security test. Penetration tests are just one of the methods ethical hackers use.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

This could be one reason why BEC attacks have nearly doubled across the DBIR entire incident dataset, as shown in Figure 36, and now make up over 50% of incidents in this category. Blog post with screen shots and links: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. How do hackers crack your passwords with ease? Join Roger A.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This guide will provide a high level overview of encryption and how it fits into IT through the following topics: How Encryption Works To understand how encryption works, we need to understand how it fits into the broader realm of cryptology, how it processes data, common categories, top algorithms, and how encryption fits into IT security.

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Cyber Info Veritas

JUNE 25, 2018

Ever since the internet became a mainstay, something used by the layperson for things such as connection, online shopping, and even online businesses, hacking has been on the rise, which in itself precipitates the need for cybersecurity on a personal and professional level. million attacks per year).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. Those concerns are certainly justified. What is cloud security? Source: Microsoft.

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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.

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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. Corporations, nonprofit organizations, utilities, and all manners of government agencies use managed service providers. What Are the Types of MSPs?

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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. The answer?

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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. The answer?

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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. Corporations, nonprofit organizations, utilities, and all manners of government agencies use managed service providers. What Are the Types of MSPs?

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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. The answer?

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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? This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

By understanding these distinctions, you can improve your overall cybersecurity defenses and harden your systems against potential threats. The agent gathers information and connects with a central server, which manages and analyzes vulnerability data. They examine the host’s system and apps for weaknesses. Tenable.io

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The stakes are even higher for businesses, government and other organizations, as successful attacks can be devastating to operations and sensitive data. Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience.

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

On October 27, 2022, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”), in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) and the interagency community, published the first iteration of its cross-sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (“CPGs”). Device Security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2021

Cybersecurity products, services and professionals have never been in higher demand. A contributing factor to the cybersecurity skills gap is the large number of security startups that have been founded in recent years. According to a joint study by CBInsights and PwC, Cybersecurity startups received over $10.7 Cado Security.

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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”). As part of the “penetration testing and vulnerability assessments” requirements under Section 500.5

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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. Governance. The Proposed Regulation Changes.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure.

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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?

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Three categories of encryption Although hybrid systems do exist (such as the SSL internet protocols), most encryption techniques fall into one of three main categories: symmetric cryptography algorithms , asymmetric cryptography algorithms, or hash functions. The applications of cryptography are endless. are kept secure.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Three categories of encryption Although hybrid systems do exist (such as the SSL internet protocols), most encryption techniques fall into one of three main categories: symmetric cryptography algorithms , asymmetric cryptography algorithms, or hash functions. The applications of cryptography are endless. are kept secure.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

The payload is a cryptojacking Monero miner. A cryptojacker is bad enough since it will drain power and degrade device performance. This one also carries the potential for compromising sensitive information, particularly credentials, and serving as staging for further attacks. This campaign may be more effective for its routine, innocent look.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. For example, the earliest government-endorsed encryption algorithm, DES, encrypted using 64-bit blocks, 16 rounds of encryption, and a key of only 56 bits.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Privileged accounts are among an organization’s biggest cybersecurity concerns. This relies on governance policies for authorization. These accounts give admins control over data, applications, infrastructure and other critical assets that average system users don’t have permission to access or change.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption Category Types An encryption category type provides an overarching classification that encompasses multiple encryption algorithms or tool types. Definition, How it Works, & Examples.

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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.

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