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Top Open Source Security Tools

eSecurity Planet

This has given rise to a large number of open source security tools. They take care of all aspects of the management of security in open source components, examine dependencies, fix bugs in code, and lower risk. However, the tools themselves vary considerably in scope, sophistication, and function. WhiteSource.

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Spotlight: Your IoT Risk Is Bigger Than You Think. (And What To Do About It.)

The Security Ledger

Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. IoT and OT (operation technology) deployments are growing and pose challenges to organizations that are still.

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Recharacterizing files at scale to align with the latest tools and best practice

Preservica

Recharacterizing files at scale to align with the latest tools and best practice. Automated active digital preservation leverages vast community knowledge and best practice to allow you to automatically apply your chosen preservation policy settings to stay ahead of at-risk file formats and free-up time to work on other value-added tasks.

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AI transforms the IT support experience

IBM Big Data Hub

Product-embedded or online support tools, such as virtual assistants, can drive more informed and efficient support interactions with client self-service. Those who implement self-service search into their sites and tools can become exponentially more powerful with generative AI.

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How to Use MITRE ATT&CK to Understand Attacker Behavior

eSecurity Planet

MITRE ATT&CK (“miter attack”) is an up-to-date and widely-used knowledge base that focuses on how attackers think and operate. It’s based on practical use cases, so companies can better evaluate security issues and get examples of common tactics and techniques used by threat actors.

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What are Breach and Attack Simulations?

IBM Big Data Hub

Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) is an automated and continuous software-based approach to offensive security. Similar to other forms of security validation such as red teaming and penetration testing , BAS complements more traditional security tools by simulating cyberattacks to test security controls and provide actionable insights.

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How Hackers Use Reconnaissance – and How to Protect Against It

eSecurity Planet

During such reconnaissance operations, attackers collect relevant data about their victims, but it’s not without risks for them. Secured computer systems can use advanced detection tools to spot and block such suspicious activities and even catch adversaries. Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools.

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