eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They targeted a TeamViewer account that didn’t have multi-factor authentication enabled and ran in the background of an administrator’s computer. Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. Penetration tests and good practices can prevent those flaws.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. The Importance of Encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

Aligning with these frameworks ensures the organization is running with the best practices in Identity and Access Management. The organization leverages on the Microsoft Kerberos Authentication framework to promote single sign-on (SSO) handshake and minimize single point of failure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Additional security all organizations should consider for a modest investment include: Active directory security : Guards the password storage and management system against attack for Windows, Azure, and other equivalent identity management systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

We will group these technical controls into: User Access Controls Asset Discovery Controls Traffic Monitoring Controls Resilience, Maintenance & Testing Controls These tools rely heavily on the effective determination of administrative controls that define and determine the policies that will be implemented through the technical controls.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Cryptanalysts are commonly responsible for penetration testing cryptographic systems like deriving plaintext from the ciphertext. Moving Away from the Password. Multi-Factor Authentication. Going beyond just a password, 2FA and MFA add at least one more form of authentication and prevent standalone rainbow table attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. Access Management Another type of cloud database security is access management , which guarantees that only authorized users have access to sensitive data in the cloud.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Questions to Answer Consider these questions to verify your organization’s data security and threat detection strategies: Are multi-factor authentication techniques required for user access?

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2017

The goal of this blog post is to help you learn how hackers exploit weak passwords, the consequences, and gain best practice recommendations to improve the password management in your personal life and your organization. The post How Hackers Exploit Weak Password Vulnerabilities appeared first on NopSec.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Through tenures at Citrix, HP, and Bugcrowd, Jason Haddix offers his expertise in the areas of penetration testing , web application testing, static analysis, and more. Haddix continues to provide his insights while serving as the Head of Security and Risk Management for Ubisoft. Enable 2FA and get a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penetration testing and breach and attack simulations can also be used to actively locate vulnerabilities. While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

And network users don’t just need to be authorized — they need to be authenticated, too. Businesses need to use authentication to verify the identity of the user, and that’s where access controls come in. Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Review your passwords, updating them as needed, and ensuring they are strong. Establish a unique password for each account. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past. Penetration test results may help drive your security budget and prioritize spending. You have got mail!

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