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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies.

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The top 5 cybersecurity threats to OT security

IT Security Guru

Networking, remote management, and wireless connectivity were all the rage and it made sense for IT and OT to be one from an admin point of view. Norton cites “Infected laptops belonging to maintenance engineers, USB sticks, an unauthorised wireless device, or even a malicious insider.”. OT devices don’t run antivirus.

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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

million active endpoints 1,000 user identity or endpoint identity groups Security Qualifications Cisco has obtained government certification for ISE related to FIPS 140 2 validated cryptographics , Common Criteria certification, and inclusion in the Unified Capabilities approved list. MAC Address bypass (MAB) 802.1x

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Experts hacked 28,000 unsecured printers to raise awareness of printer security issues

Security Affairs

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. From legal firms to banks to government departments, office printers are used by organizations of all types and sizes to print sensitive, confidential, and classified data.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Secret Service issued a detailed advisory on the BlackByte Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) group, which has attacked critical infrastructure industries in recent months, among them government, financial and food and agriculture targets. Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released.

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden.

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Computer Networking Fundamentals: Learn the Basics

eSecurity Planet

In a basic setup, two or more computers are linked through wired or wireless connections, allowing for data exchange across short or long distances. Network Protocols & Communication Standards Networks rely on protocols, which are sets of rules governing data transmission between devices.