The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Each of these elements must be validated across multiple security controls, like next-generation firewall (NGFW) and data loss protection (DLP) tools. SASE architectures must be validated end to end—from users and branches, through SASE points of presence, to cloud application servers.

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Risk Architecture Firewall Telecommunications 208

Schneier on Security

AUGUST 29, 2018

But the CIA's interim system contained a technical error: It connected back architecturally to the CIA's main covert communications platform. In the words of one of the former officials, the CIA had "f *d up the firewall" between the two systems. People died because of that mistake.

Penetration Testing 244

Penetration Testing Architecture Firewall Government 244

Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The release of Microsoft Azure Gateway Load Balancer is great news for customers, empowering them to simply and easily add Cisco Secure Firewall capabilities to their Azure cloud infrastructure. It also offers a single entry and exit point at the firewall and allows organizations to maintain visibility of the source IP address.

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Firewall Architecture Internet Internet 111

Threatpost

APRIL 27, 2020

Firewalls are easy to misconfigure. While the security consequences of such errors may be acceptable for some firewalls, the accumulated risks of misconfigured firewalls in a defense-in-depth OT network architecture are generally unacceptable.

Firewall 79

Firewall Architecture Risk Technology 79

Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

The directive applies to any networking devices — such as firewalls, routers and load balancers — that allow remote authentication or administration.

Risk 243

Risk VPN Internet Internet 243

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. How Host-Based Firewalls Work Organizations often adopt host-based firewalls for device-specific security control.

Firewall 101

Firewall Mobile Network Security Software 101

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

What risks does 5G introduce? Defining 5G security and architecture. According to the document, 5G’s trustworthiness is made possible by a set of security features that were built using system design principles applied with a risk-based mindset. The security risks introduced. What security enhancements are built in?

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Architecture IoT Mobile Internet 117

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis.

Firewall 91

Firewall Architecture Data privacy Internet 91

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

They can also use this time to identify any network components that operate with lesser security controls that put the rest of the network at risk. The DMZ should be set up with at least one gateway device (typically a firewall ) that will filter external network packets through to the DMZ and monitor for unusual traffic or activity.

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Architecture Firewall Network Security Technology 86

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Sophos moved into the advance guard today by launching a new version of its XG Firewall with “Xstream” architecture that is specifically designed to efficiently reduce a company’s exposure to malicious encrypted network traffic. Sophos’ new XG Firewall is a good start to the improved technologies that are needed.

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Encryption Firewall Risk IoT 168

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ambitious information security experts serve as a critical part of cyber risk management. This can be achieved through the use of cyber risk management approaches. This article explores the need for security and provides an overview of cyber risk assessment. Organizations have long encountered various types of risk.

Cyber Risk 99

Cyber Risk Risk Architecture Firewall 99

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 132

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

LW: Why are suppliers of legacy firewall, vulnerability management and EDR solutions also now integrating SIEM capabilities? They need a SIEM that can automate their workflow and provide prioritized, risk-driven context that enables them to respond to threats in real time. LW: Anything else?

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Marketing Cloud Migration Threat Detection Firewall 306

McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2020

“Features are a nice to have, but at the end of the day, all we care about when it comes to our web and cloud security is architecture.” – said no customer ever. As a result, organizations are coming around to the realization that digital transformation demands a corresponding network and security architectural transformation.

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Architecture Digital transformation Internet Internet 85

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

Risk 123

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 123

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

A couple of decades ago, when everything was on the company premises, sitting behind a firewall, security teams at least had a fighting chance to stay on top of things. Security researchers at firewall vendor Imperva recently found that 75% of deployed Redis servers show signs of malware infection. it’s almost a perfect storm.

Digital transformation 147

Digital transformation Risk Firewall Accountability 147

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When we talk about the superpower of this microservice architecture, we should not forget- ‘great power comes with great responsibility’ – this holds true for API security. WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs setting rules based on IP addresses, and monitoring traffics to block malicious IPs. Tool limitations.

Mobile 266

Mobile Penetration Testing Digital transformation IoT 266

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Enterprise risk management software can provide risk monitoring, identification, analysis, assessment, and mitigation, all in one solution. . While a number of solutions focus on the operational and financial risks posed to enterprises, this article focuses on software vendors specializing in cybersecurity risk management.

Software 108

Software Risk Government Architecture 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases. They also help reduce complexity by assisting the customer with ongoing configuration changes to their firewall policies.

Firewall 94

Firewall IoT Mobile Technology 94

eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2024

Blocking a program in a firewall is a security measure that protects systems from unwanted access. Learn how to block a program in a firewall by exploring when to allow or block programs, methods to permanently or temporarily block in Windows or MacOS, and the common troubleshooting tips. Follow the steps below.

Firewall 71

Firewall Internet Internet Software 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 20, 2023

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. Over the years, the traditional firewall has transformed to meet the demands of the modern workplace and adapt to an evolving threat landscape.

Firewall 76

Firewall Network Security Architecture Digital transformation 76

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

Firewall 63

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 63

eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2022

Actually, pretty much all software uses this library written in Java, so it’s a very widespread risk and concern. They tried to use the most realistic processes and cloud architectures to demonstrate the severity of the threat. ” The researchers deliberately used common cloud-based architecture, storage systems (e.g.,

Risk 116

Risk Big data Software Architecture 116

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

Understanding AI threats Mitigating AI threats risks requires a comprehensive approach to AI security, including careful design and testing of AI models, robust data protection measures, continuous monitoring for suspicious activity, and the use of secure, reliable infrastructure.

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Risk Architecture Data privacy Encryption 106

The Last Watchdog

JULY 8, 2021

Here’s what they had to say, edited for clarity and length: Vikram Asnani, senior director – solution architecture, CyberGRX. This magnifies the risk of similar attacks targeting any industry, all sizes and even individuals, such as celebrities, CEOs, government officials, etc. Gary Phipps, VP of solution architecture, CyberGRX.

Ransomware 257

Ransomware Hacking Software Architecture 257

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 5, 2021

The threat comes from three primary areas, they wrote: Supply chain risks (an attack vector that became a high-profile threat after the SolarWinds attack ), malicious threat actors and insider threats. It helps reduce risks through deep visibility into the host operating system and OpenShift and reports back metrics to reduce risk.

Risk 110

Risk Encryption Engineering Malware 110

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to WatchGuard , Cyclops Blink may have affected approximately 1% of active firewall appliances, which are devices mainly used by business customers. Cyclops Blink has been found in WatchGuard’s firewall devices since at least June 2019. Internet access to the management interface of any device is a security risk.

Malware 145

Malware Firewall Firmware DDOS 145

Cisco Security

MARCH 17, 2021

SASE is a network architecture that combines SD-WAN capabilities with cloud-native security functions. Yet, transitioning existing network into a SASE architecture is a journey, where organizations must take into consideration overall business goals, architecture prerequisites, and licensing requirements. What is SASE?

Architecture 140

Architecture DNS Firewall Accountability 140

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Design your architecture in a way where the CMS back end (the behind-the-scenes content repository) is not directly coupled to the front end (the presentation system). or higher) encryption protocol, because systems using an older version of TLS are a security risk. All APIs should use the TLS v1.2 (or

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Data breaches Encryption Mobile Technology 262

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

According to the advisory published by Broadcom, Brocade SANnav doesn’t have access to remote Docker registries, and knowledge of the keys is a minimal risk as SANnav is prevented from communicating with Docker registries. The following vulnerabilities, discovered by the security researcher Pierre Barre , impact all versions up to 2.3.0

Firewall 132

Firewall Authentication Architecture Backups 132

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

What further compounds an already complex architectural and security landscape is the fact that critical infrastructure industries in various countries tend to be either partially or fully government controlled; with many providing “essential services” such as Healthcare, Water, Power, Emergency Services and Food production.

IoT 134

IoT Architecture Energy and Utilities Firewall 134

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022.

Digital transformation 260

Digital transformation Hacking Architecture Cyber Risk 260

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2023

It helps organizations in knowing when their IT assets will be targeted by attacks and helps them mitigate the risks in advance. Who uses a TIP? The post Importance of having a Threat Intelligence Platform appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Data Analyst Antivirus Architecture Firewall 119

SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

More than a third (39%) used the microservice architecture. Distribution of Broken Access Control vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Almost half of the Broken Access Control vulnerabilities carried a medium risk level, and 37%, a high risk level.

Passwords 140

Passwords Authentication Architecture Risk 140

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to standard firewalls , features in UTMs often include intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) , secure web gateways , secure email gateways , remote access , routing and WAN connectivity. Some vendors have ditched the UTM label and prefer to call their tools next-generation firewalls (NGFW). URL filtering.

Software 113

Software Firewall VPN Antivirus 113

Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. Recorded Future. urlscan.io.

DNS 137

DNS Firewall Malware Phishing 137

Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2021

US CISA and NSA released new guidance that provides recommendations on how to harden Kubernetes deployments and minimize the risk of hack. Use firewalls to limit unneeded network connectivity and encryption to protect confidentiality. US CISA and NSA released new guidance that provides recommendations to harden Kubernetes deployments.

System Administration 116

System Administration Architecture Firewall Risk 116