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SHARING INTEL: Here’s why it has become so vital to prioritize the security-proofing of APIs

The Last Watchdog

A startling 95% of API attacks happen on authenticated endpoints. Court documents depict in some detail how Thompson misused authenticated and authorized credentials to perform her attack. Yet many organizations have yet to fully accept that old security tactics are no longer very effective in this heady environment.

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How to Stop Phishing Attacks in Their Tracks

SiteLock

Microsoft’s “ Security Intelligence Report, Volume 24 ” shows a 250% increase in the number of phishing emails and attacks since 2018. Have your employees and teams utilize a strong password manager to keep their passwords secure. Make Use of Multifactor Authentication.

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10 Reasons to Trust Your Enterprise APIs

Cisco Security

Use strong authentication and authorization. Use a flexible security policy which accurately identifies API calls that misuse the latest vulnerabilities and automatically protects against this threat by terminating the API session. and protocols like OpenID Connect to secure the sharing of sensitive company and user information.

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Cybersecurity Checklist for Political Campaigns

Lenny Zeltser

Enabling two-factor authentication is perhaps the most important step toward resisting such tactics (attackers have intercepted SMS codes, so use other methods, if possible). More broadly: Enable two-factor authentication everywhere. Require authentication for printer, server, computer, and device access even on local networks.

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Best Cybersecurity Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

We’ve narrowed this list down to four categories of software that are essential to modern cybersecurity: Extended detection and response (XDR) , next-generation firewalls (NGFW) , cloud access security brokers (CASB) , and security information and event management (SIEM). . NGFWs are the third generation of firewalls.

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Best Zero Trust Security Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

This complete zero trust security model allows you to mitigate, detect, and respond to risks across your environment. Cisco Zero Trust provides solutions that establish trust in users and devices through authentication and continuous monitoring of each access attempt, with custom security policies that protect every application.

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Grip Security Blog 2023-04-25 13:13:02

Security Boulevard

Often, functionality gaps lead to security gaps when identities become the last remaining enforcement point. Yet identities sprawl, duplicate and make connections far more than traditional perimeter safeguards like firewalls. Does that seem safe? Continuity.