CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Studies show that regular education leads to a ninefold reduction in phishing vulnerability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 12, 2023

This includes using AI to perform more sophisticated phishing attacks, automate the discovery of vulnerabilities, or conduct faster, more effective brute-force attacks. This Zero Trust Architecture encompasses several strategies. AI in IoT devices: With AI being embedded in IoT devices, the attack surface is expanding.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Operational Technology (OT) systems, which were once isolated, have progressively integrated with IT technology and moved to various cloud platforms powered by sophisticated IoT sensors and guided by big data analytics.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Byron: Phishing, pretexting, SMS toll fraud, baiting and tailgating are among the common tactics used by cybercriminals.

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SecureList

APRIL 13, 2023

RapperBot: “intelligent brute forcing” RapperBot, based on Mirai (but with a different C2 command protocol), is a worm infecting IoT devices with the ultimate goal to launch DDoS attacks against non-HTTP targets. RapperBot then determines the processor architecture and infects the device.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group*, Dennis Mattoon of Microsoft Research gives us the low-down on DICE: the Device Identifier Composition Engine Architectures, which provides a means of solving a range of security and identity problems on low cost, low power IoT endpoints. Read the whole entry. »

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing. Complete Guide & Steps.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2019

The main trends emerged in the 2018’s cyberthreat landscape are: Mail and phishing messages have become the primary malware infection vector. Another element of concern is the diffusion of IoT devices that are poorly protected. “The need for generic IoT protection architectures/good practices will remain pressing.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 26, 2023

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Confidential Compute Node architecture (source: Microsoft) Also read: Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future 7 Benefits of Using Confidential Computing Confidential computing offers a number of benefits for safer handling of sensitive data while in use.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

My experience implementing Zero Trust has shown me that, while the process to implement a complete architecture takes time, the transformation is worth the effort and the benefits will be realized throughout the journey. Humans are often the weakest link in security practices, falling victim to phishing attacks or lack of security awareness.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Of those respondents seeing an increase in attacks, 59% report increases in malware, 48% an increase in ransomware, and 43% have seen a rise in phishing attacks. Digital sovereignty represents a significant strategic opportunity for enterprises to optimize their systems and architectures while better-serving stakeholders and citizens.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

In fact, the latest Armis report shows 63% of health care delivery organizations have been impacted by a security incident caused by unmanaged devices or IoT in the last two years. The Armis report findings show multiple areas that reflect the state of IoT and conceptual understanding of health care device ecosystems.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan? They assist businesses in identifying security holes that both internal and external attackers might exploit in their network architecture, applications, or systems.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Specifically, CISA and USCG assessors had the most success gaining initial access, attaining network permanence, evading defenses and moving laterally by using valid accounts, phishing schemes and default credentials – all simple attack methods. Maintain a comprehensive asset inventory, and keep software updated and patched.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In 2016, the Mirai IoT botnet shut down part of the internet, yet variations still plague us today. Maybe our current approach to IoT botnets isn’t working? They spoke at BlackHat USA 2021 where they launched a new tool to find IoT based CnC servers. Clearly, there needs to be another approach. Davanian: This is Ali.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Map the digital surface, and build an asset inventory The penetration testing team should comprehensively map the entire digital infrastructure, networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, edge, and cloud resources. A blend of the two is called a gray box approach.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Here are my predictions for 2023. Types of attacks. Sustainability.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

You need user education; you need to make sure that you recognize phishing and all that sort of stuff. There's a lot an IT person can do to prevent being hacked: they can make sure they use strong passwords, or they can make sure that they have proper network architecture. David Brumley: Just make the world feel better about IoT.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

You need user education; you need to make sure that you recognize phishing and all that sort of stuff. There's a lot an IT person can do to prevent being hacked: they can make sure they use strong passwords, or they can make sure that they have proper network architecture. David Brumley: Just make the world feel better about IoT.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

You need user education; you need to make sure that you recognize phishing and all that sort of stuff. There's a lot an IT person can do to prevent being hacked: they can make sure they use strong passwords, or they can make sure that they have proper network architecture. David Brumley: Just make the world feel better about IoT.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 22, 2022

Some possible uses of hyperautomation in security include: An artificial intelligence system reviews emails with Natural Language Processing to identify phishing attempts. An increasing push toward remote work, IoT devices, and multi-cloud architectures now have organizations scrambling to protect their most important assets.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

The cloud, remote workforces and IoT and mobile devices have blurred network boundaries and reduced the effectiveness of traditional perimeter security. Modern Network Architecture Support FWaaS smoothly integrates with modern networks, supporting the latest tech and protocols, and expanding the definition of network security.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

SSE extends security to all users, Internet of Things (IoT), operations technology (OT), cloud assets, and applications that reside outside of the internal network. Zscaler : Their cloud-first architecture and built-in zero-trust capabilities for a wide variety of assets earn ZScaler a position in the Leaders quadrant for SSE.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The next three actions: prioritize assets and evaluate traffic, microsegmentation, and adaptive monitoring are central steps of the zero trust architecture and greatly reduce your risks of an attack. Increased attacks on individuals with high net value and Internet of Things (IoT) devices ( McAfee ).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

From bank transfer cons to CEO fraud to elaborate phishing and spear phishing campaigns, cyber criminals have been quick to use deception as a major means of infiltrating networks and systems, and for remaining undetected while inside. Acalvio’s Deception Farm architecture and ShadowPlex application centralizes the deception process.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. endpoint security (antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Asset Discovery Controls Unauthorized devices can intercept or redirect network traffic through attacks such as connecting unauthorized computers to the network, deploying packet sniffers to intercept network traffic, or delivering a phishing link to a man-in-the-middle attack to steal login credentials and data.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 20, 2022

According to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report , 82% of breaches involve the human element — whether it’s stolen credentials, phishing, misuse or error. Couple that with hybrid work , IoT, the move to the cloud, and more emboldened attackers, and organizational risk increases exponentially.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The potential for cyberattacks increases with industrial control systems becoming more interconnected through the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based systems. Phishing Attacks Phishing campaigns exploit human error by tricking employees or contractors into clicking on malicious links or attachments.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. The advancing ransomware business is a threat not just for the big guys, but for organizations of every size.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

No longer confined to isolated malware or phishing attacks, threats now encompass a wide range of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors alike. Unlike tools that look at a single dimension (the endpoint), XDR architectures extend across multiple security dimensions.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With about 25% of breaches being initiated by a phishing attack, and the sophistication of these scams growing harder to detect, it is critical to ramp up access controls and MFA enforcement to protect sensitive data, applications, and workloads kept in the cloud. Secure your endpoints, including mobile and IoT devices.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.), Attackers constantly send phishing emails, publish fake websites, or push fake browser alerts that contain software updates laden with malware. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Kubernetes instances, websites, applications, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Architecture model: A diagram or description of the network and system architecture used to understand possible attack surfaces.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It could be your IT systems, your operation technology, your IoT, your industrial control systems, or SCADA environments.". Zero Trust architecture allows users full access only to the bare minimum they need to perform their jobs. It makes sense, least privilege, right? Allow what you need and block everything else.". "Our

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