Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. A well-crafted cyber risk mitigation plan includes: Risk Identification: Discovering vulnerabilities and potential threats to your systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of UK conducted the survey and came to the above stated conclusion that shows how relaxed are businesses for cyber security. And sometimes cyber criminals are using email services to trick employees into making fraudulently large financial transfers via new business deals or contracts.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While state-of-the-art tools are vital, the true backbone of our defense strategy lies within our trained professionals—the human firewall.” Implement a robust upskilling program: Comprehensive upskilling programs are crucial, ensuring relevance and accountability, thus maximizing the return on investment in employee development.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Related: Implications of huge Capital One breach CASBs supplied a comprehensive set of tools to monitor and manage the multitude of fresh cyber risks spinning out of the rise in in corporate reliance on cloud services. In doing so, CASBs became the fastest growing security category ever , as declared by Gartner.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

The surge was fueled by ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, and other generative AI tools, which accounted for the majority of AI-related traffic from known applications. Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The issue serves as a reminder of the potential risks inherent in widely used software. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? However, with great user experience come great cyber-risks, and as AI becomes more widespread, the likelihood of it being chosen as an attack vector increases.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. Security tools and frameworks need to be tuned to account for all APIs and be on high alert for any unauthorized API activity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

Over the course of 14 days they installed an array of malware deep inside the firewall. They were able to take control of multiple systems to steal account credentials, compromise domain controllers, and retain remote access to key hacked machines. From there the hackers moved laterally.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. Web Application and API protection (WAAP) , the next generation of Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes to the rescue. This is simply an extension of the requirement for VLANs, firewalls, RASPs, and WAFs. What is WAAP? .

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

These cookies save session data, including login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain unauthorized access to accounts. Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

After an investigation of the Oldsmar incident, it was revealed that the hacker was able to gain access because the computer system was using an unsupported version of Windows with no firewall. Therefore, it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive to reduce these cyber-risks.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Scattered Spider previously targeted telecommunications firms, likely to support its SIM-swapping activities that facilitate account takeovers.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. In other words, what we have to do is to manage human risk in the most competent manner.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation, officially known as 23 NYCRR Part 500, is a forward-thinking framework designed to protect consumers sensitive data while holding businesses accountable for their cybersecurity practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

Additionally, a McAfee study showed that 55% of gamers reuse passwords across different accounts and services – making them excellent targets for hackers. This includes SQL injections, local file inclusions, phishing attacks and malware that can grab billions of accounts without having to obtain credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. The findings revealed that one in 10 had been the victim of a cyber-attack during the last year, growing to more than one in seven for firms with more than 50 employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

SIEM enables security teams to detect and respond to threats, manage incident response, and minimize risks. Today, SIEM accounts for approximately $4.4 Doing so will facilitate the necessary momentum to increase SIEM penetration across all market segments; while simultaneously mitigating cyber risks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a virtualized network infrastructure where typical network functions – like firewalls , routing, and SD-WAN – can be installed as software through abstraction. Incentivizing a Cyber Duty of Care. Also Read: How to Implement Microsegmentation. Give and Take: NFV, SDN, and Microservices.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

#BeCyberSmart,” with this post we’ll dig deeper on cyber liability insurance, MFA, and other cybersecurity trends impacting MFA usage in higher education to help campuses manage this aspect of cyber risk for their communities. MFA is core to implementing a zero trust stance to protect your campus.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Cloud services alerts increased by 20% due to rising cloud account usage, while malicious file alerts in phishing attacks remain high, exploiting users’ tendencies to open files.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This includes tools and practices such as encryption, which secures data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users; firewalls, which monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic; and regular software updates to close security gaps as they arise.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In its modern iteration, cyber liability insurance mitigates the losses and business costs associated with cyber incidents and resulting downtime. CyberCube, a company specializing in quantifying cyber risk, estimates that the U.S. standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45 billion in premiums by 2034.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Consider deploying a WAF for an additional layer of defense.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

1 - Study: Security of open source software projects must improve Improperly secured developer accounts. Those three issues put the reliability and security of free and open source software (FOSS) at risk, a new Linux Foundation study has found. Monitor anomalous logins into user and service accounts, and disable inactive accounts.

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Both new-build vessels and existing ships must comply with maritime cybersecurity guidelines, and the process typically focuses on key areas like risk identification, systems connectivity, network segmentation, and the resilience of IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems. GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT”.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 17, 2018

The question is this: why is it that sophisticated, multi national firms that make medical devices have such a hard time addressing cyber risk in their products? The job of securing medical devices isn’t akin to plugging a hole in the firewall, Lyons notes. “Manufacturers need to take a step back,” he said.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Scattered Spider previously targeted telecommunications firms, likely to support its SIM-swapping activities that facilitate account takeovers.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The guide builds on technical advice we included in the original version, with new details that take account of how ransomware attack tactics have changed since then. With many more people now working from home because of Coronavirus restrictions, they’re potentially at greater risk from security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches? Have intrusion detection systems been established and maintained so that any security risks can be detected and addressed quickly? Emphasize the need to change passwords on a regular basis to reduce the risk of credential-based attacks.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks. We focus really on the areas which are impacted by human behavior – network protection, relying on firewalls, NAC solutions. And it’s not just office workers, is it? What does their training look like?

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A thorough cybersecurity risk assessment is an essential and comprehensive way to identify vulnerabilities in your organization that a scan alone cannot catch. A cyber risk assessment will identify and prioritize your assets, show how well your controls are working, identify gaps and offer insights into cybersecurity risk mitigation.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

There are also manufacturing plant employees, who have very different jobs and associated cyber risks. We focus really on the areas which are impacted by human behavior – network protection, relying on firewalls, NAC solutions. And it’s not just office workers, is it? What does their training look like?

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