The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO RSAC 2025 kicks off today at Moscone Center, with more than 40,000 cybersecurity pros, tech executives, and policy leaders gathering to chart the future of digital risk management. Its here embedded in enterprise security architectures, compliance tools, risk models, employee workflows. Stay tuned.

Small Business 130

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 18, 2025

The browser has evolved from a simple web rendering engine to be the new endpoint the primary gateway through which users interact with the Internet, for work, leisure, and transactions. Palo Alto, Calif., Yet, traditional security solutions continue to focus on endpoints and networks despite the exponential growth of browser-native attacks.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Architecture Media Password Management 130

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The company warns that the risk is higher if the management interface is accessible from the internet or an untrusted network, directly or via a dataplane interface with a management profile. The security vendor recommends restricting access to trusted internal IP addresses to minimize the risk of exploitation. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4

Firewall 105

Firewall Authentication Architecture Internet 105

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Omdia analysts called out a a handful of key proactive methodologies: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM), Attack Surface Management (ASM), and Incident Simulation and Testing (IST). RBVM solutions don’t merely identify vulnerabilities, it quantifies and prioritizes them, making risk management more strategic. Is that fair?

Risk 222

Risk Marketing Software Network Security 222

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The company warns that the risk is higher if the management interface is accessible from the internet or an untrusted network, directly or via a dataplane interface with a management profile. The security vendor recommends restricting access to trusted internal IP addresses to minimize the risk of exploitation. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4

Firewall 102

Firewall Authentication Architecture Risk 102

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Despite efforts by Columbus officials to thwart the attack by disconnecting the city’s systems from the internet, it became evident later that substantial data had been stolen and circulated on the dark web. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Authentication Identity Theft Penetration Testing 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With 5G networks, billions of devices and IoT (the internet of things) are interconnectible — leading to use cases like smart cities, AR/VR on mobile networks, remote medicine and much more. What risks does 5G introduce? Defining 5G security and architecture. The security risks introduced.

Architecture 117

Architecture IoT Mobile Internet 117

Dark Reading

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Excessive statefulness hurts the ability to scale networks, applications, and ancillary supporting infrastructure, thus affecting an entire service delivery chain's ability to withstand a DDoS attack.

Architecture 88

Architecture Internet Internet DDOS 88

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Experts warn that organizations must act decisively to protect against this growing threat by implementing Zero Trust architectures, patching vulnerabilities, and strengthening identity security. Organizations must work closely with their suppliers to ensure a long-term operations and risk mitigation plan."

Ransomware 113

Ransomware IoT Encryption Social Engineering 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

“The risk level should be regarded as high: in some cases, an attack can be performed just by using a mobile phone. The second architectural flaw is related subscriber credentials that are checked on S-GW (SGSN) equipment by default. phone number) of a real subscriber and impersonate him to access the Internet.

Mobile 142

Mobile Internet Internet Advertising 142

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To download the full study, see the Zscaler 2021 VPN Risk Report. However, the increased demand for remote work solutions, a shift to the cloud, and advancements in digital transformation have uncovered increased incompatibility between VPNs and true zero-trust security architectures. About Zscaler. Media Contacts. Natalia Wodecki.

VPN 125

VPN Risk Digital transformation Social Engineering 125

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2021

From smart homes that enable you to control your thermostat from a distance to sensors on oil rigs that help predict maintenance to autonomous vehicles to GPS sensors implanted in the horns of endangered black rhinos , the internet of things is all around you. A Safer Internet of Things. The post The Internet of Things Is Everywhere.

Internet 137

Internet Internet IoT Software 137

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?

Risk 137

Risk Cybersecurity IoT Wireless 137

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

However, when your DMZ network includes a proxy server, administrators also have the option to filter all internal internet usage through the DMZ. 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.

Architecture 102

Architecture Firewall Network Security Technology 102

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Healthcare organizations are taking advantage of the many benefits of cloud and SaaS, accessing apps and data over the Internet. Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture.

Healthcare 268

Healthcare Technology Architecture IoT 268

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 6, 2023

Related: Guidance for adding ZTNA to cloud platforms Many companies, indeed, are shifting to cloud-hosted IT infrastructure, and beyond that, to containerization and serverless architectures. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

Cloud Migration 198

Cloud Migration Architecture Internet Internet 198

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The company warns that the risk is higher if the management interface is accessible from the internet or an untrusted network, directly or via a dataplane interface with a management profile. The security vendor recommends restricting access to trusted internal IP addresses to minimize the risk of exploitation. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4

Firewall 64

Firewall Firmware Authentication VPN 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2025

These cunning, complex bots put entities in every sector at significant risk. According to the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report, titled The Rapid Rise of Bots and The Unseen Risk for Business , automated traffic overtook human activity for the first time in ten years, making up more than half (51%) of all internet traffic last year.

Digital transformation 62

Digital transformation Accountability Risk Internet 62

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Whether it’s IoT (Internet of Things) devices, desktop applications, web applications native to the web browsers, or mobile applications – all these types of software rely on APIs in one way or another. API refers to a set of rules that enable seamless transfer of application functionality.

Mobile 266

Mobile Penetration Testing IoT Digital transformation 266

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 122

Risk Big data Software Architecture 122

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Related: Why Google’s HTTPS push is a good thing At the time, just 50 % of Internet traffic used encryption. 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.

Encryption 168

Encryption Firewall Risk IoT 168

The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2020

Digital commerce would fly apart if businesses could not reliably affirm the identities of all humans and all machines, that is, computing instances, that are constantly connecting to each other across the Internet. Based on that, we can assess the risk level of the user and the specific access request.

Authentication 280

Authentication Cloud Migration Accountability Digital transformation 280

Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

Apple last week announced new security features specifically intended to offer “specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.”. Also concerning is the fact that in Apple’s Lockdown announcement, Ivan Krsti?,

Cybersecurity 258

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Government Social Engineering 258

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

The core cybersecurity discipline is evolving into exposure management , which is built on a broader, more strategic approach to identifying, prioritizing and mitigating risk. They want to understand and reduce real-world cyber risk across their expanding attack surfaces. We have to shift to a risk approach."

Cybersecurity 69

Cybersecurity Risk Cyber Risk Mobile 69

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

In this milieu, there’s a “large question about the integrity, compliance and security” of the applications that are being developed on the fly, as well as the cloud architecture they reside on, Byron says. The massive transformation that’s happening right now introduces a lot of risk. it’s almost a perfect storm.

Digital transformation 147

Digital transformation Risk Firewall Accountability 147

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

We’ve begun a major shift in how the internet is structured. Our current Web2, defined by a read/write architecture that, until recently was dominated by a handful of massive technology companies, is giving way to the next iteration of the internet: Web3.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Internet Internet Architecture 98

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The 2023 Edition of the National Risk Register predicts that, in the next two years, there is a 5 to 25% chance that a devastating attack will target critical infrastructure and cause physical harm. A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies.

Risk 98

Risk Healthcare Passwords Government 98

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Combining a security Information tool with a security event tool made it easier to correlate alerts generated by security products, like firewalls and IDS, normalize it, and then analyze it to identify potential risks. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be.

Marketing 306

Marketing Cloud Migration Threat Detection Firewall 306

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

External cloud assets face continuous threats The report shows that approximately 4% of scanned cloud assets have public IP addresses, making them directly accessible from the internet. Shockingly, the data shows that about 51% of vulnerabilities on these internet-facing assets remain unpatched.

Risk 98

Risk Malware Internet Internet 98

Google Security

JULY 1, 2021

Posted by Kim Lewandowski, Azeem Shaikh, Laurent Simon, Google Open Source Security Team Contributors to the Scorecards project , an automated security tool that produces a “risk score” for open source projects, have accomplished a lot since our launch last fall. How does the internet measure up?

Risk 105

Risk Software Architecture Internet 105

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 9, 2025

A layered approachzero trust architecture, advanced threat detection, strong encryptionis essential. But its not about choosing between Big Tech and the edge; its about crafting the right balance for your specific risk profile. Moving away from hyperscalers may give you more control, but not necessarily stronger security.

Marketing 100

Marketing Digital transformation Data privacy Architecture 100

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. I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

Digital transformation 260

Digital transformation Hacking Architecture Cyber Risk 260

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Of the respondents familiar with ChatGPT: 81% were concerned about possible security and safety risks. architecture. 51% disagreed with the statement "ChatGPT and other AI tools will improve Internet safety," dwarfing the tiny percentage that see it as a positive for safety. Should we risk loss of control of our civilization?

Risk 95

Risk Artificial Intelligence Internet Internet 95

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction Today you look at the Global/Multi-site Enterprise Security Architecture of an organization and see a myriad of concerns. Global/Multi-Site Enterprise Architecture Many organizations are using Global/Multi-site with dated technology spread throughout data centers and networks mixed in with some newer technologies.

Architecture 108

Architecture Threat Detection Technology Internet 108

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

As every computer security professional knows, if anything is on the Internet, it’s subject to increasingly sophisticated attacks. 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). All APIs should use the TLS v1.2 (or

Data breaches 262

Data breaches Encryption Mobile Technology 262

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 30, 2018

As the Industrial Internet of Things continues to transform the global industrial manufacturing and critical infrastructure industries, the threat of aggressive, innovative and dangerous cyber-attacks has become increasingly concerning. A risk management plan is already a fundamental tool in the business world. Addressing exposures.

Manufacturing 154

Manufacturing Cyber Risk Risk Cyber Attacks 154

Cisco Security

JUNE 29, 2022

The purpose of this document is to provide the reader with a high-level overview of cloud delivery models, introduce the different deployment scenarios in which cloud services can be operated in, and highlight the risks to an organization when deploying and operating a cloud environment. Primary cloud delivery models include: .

Risk 131

Risk Internet Internet Software 131