eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Antivirus Software Antivirus software and EDR tools are critically important controls for consumers and businesses, respectively. Windows and Mac devices come with pretty good built-in antivirus software; activate it if you’re not using a paid solution from another security company.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While security suites and platforms will scan computers, servers, and network switches all day long, not all of them are designed to handle things like fridges and thermostats. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Regularly check for updates to any software that doesn’t automatically update, including antivirus programs, firewalls, and other security tools. Updating firmware on devices like routers and smart home gadgets is also important. Enable automatic updates on your operating system, web browser, and apps whenever possible.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Non-privileged threat actors can exploit these drivers to gain complete device control, execute arbitrary code, modify firmware, and escalate operating system privileges, posing a significant security risk. Collaborative initiatives improve the digital ecosystem’s overall resilience.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Encryption and secure communication protocols: Protecting data in transit between ICS components. Patch management: Keeping software and firmware up to date to close security gaps. Firmware manipulation is particularly dangerous because it often remains undetected until significant damage occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

All organizations should at least deploy basic security tools to monitor endpoints and secure access points, such as: Antivirus (AV) : Provides the most basic malware protection on the endpoint to block known malicious software and protect against basic attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

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