The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

The Solarwinds hack highlighted supply chain risks; the Microsoft Exchange breach demonstrated how collaboration tools are being targeted; and, most recently, the Experian API hack , showed how authentication isn’t being guarded as rigorously as it needs to be. Posture management provides a baseline,” Simzer says.

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Cloud Migration Banking Firewall Software 164

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. We’ll cover a range of best practices for remote access security, from the simple and the practical to the more advanced.

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Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

However, unconfirmed reports indicate that the impact of the latest ransomware attack on Foxconn’s operational technology system is still unknown. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Antivirus Cyber Risk 132

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud? Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity, review the most notable quantum security technologies and vendors, and offer real-world examples of how companies can prepare for the quantum era.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. Most security defenses focus on network protection and authorization, while memory-based attacks happen in the guts of applications. Virsec Security Platform.

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Firewall Security Defenses Cyber Attacks Technology 105

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

A member of security provider PatchStack’s Alliance community discovered the vulnerability and reported it to PatchStack, who then notified LiteSpeed Technologies, the plugin’s developer. August 20, 2024 AWS Application Load Balancer Sees Configuration Issues Type of vulnerability: Configuration issue leading to authentication bypass.

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McAfee

APRIL 21, 2021

Most of us don’t have responsibility for airports, but thinking about airport security can teach us lessons about how we consider, design and execute IT security in our enterprise. Global SSO and multi-factor authentication for every app (including cloud). Security gates and handbaggage check. Enterprise IT. Learn more.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Cyber attackers frequently use legacy technology as part of their attack strategies, targeting organizations that have yet to implement mitigations or upgrade obsolete components. If the data matches, then the client is allowed to authenticate. for better security. Disabling SMB Version 1.0

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Risk Authentication Encryption Cybersecurity 142

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies were targeted in this attack, allowing unauthorized access to critical systems used for court-authorized wiretapping — a tool vital for law enforcement surveillance. telecom giants such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies. The hackers, identified by U.S.

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Surveillance Government Phishing Cybersecurity 113

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Still, private cloud security requires many of the same measures as other cloud environments.

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Encryption DDOS Architecture Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Step 7: Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) For added security, set up MFA to require a second verification form when accessing your Vault. Google Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator) and follow the setup process. This can be managed through the extension settings. ” Choose your preferred MFA method (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. Integration with continuous development and integration (CI/CD) processes is also important to speed and track security fixes.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Lack of Skilled Personnel Without qualified personnel, companies may fail to analyze and mitigate security issues. Complicated cloud technologies need specialized expertise for successful adoption and management. Apply safe password practices: Ensure strong user authentication, use MFA, and follow safe password practices.

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Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 127

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The problem: Unpatched Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances allow attackers to retrieve authentication session cookies and other information stored in buffers. allow for authentication bypass and gain root access to systems. account”) failed to verify secret tokens received for authentication before making API requests.

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Authentication Mobile Accountability Software 104

SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

Unfortunately, bad actors will weaponize deepfake technology for fraud as biometric-based authentication solutions are widely adopted. While AI increasingly gets used to automate repetitive tasks, improve security and identify vulnerabilities, hackers will in turn build their own ML tools to target these processes.

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Authentication Digital transformation Accountability Technology 66

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Last week’s vulnerability news highlighted major security problems that affect a wide range of technologies. Companies should improve security by deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR), limiting remote access, and utilizing multi-factor authentication. to address the problem.

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Firmware Backups Firewall Risk 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

ICS integrates multiple technologies to ensure continuous and efficient industrial operations. Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus. NIST SP 800-82: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines focused on securing ICS environments.

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Firmware Encryption Manufacturing Risk 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Authentication Users are responsible for implementing robust authentication mechanisms for access to the infrastructure. Users manage authentication within their applications, relying on the PaaS provider for identity verification. What Is IaaS Security?

Encryption 113

Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 16, 2024

The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Potential results of the exploits include authentication bypass and command injection. According to Bitdefender, the thermostat does not validate the authenticity of a new firmware update. Versions 9.x

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Firewall Firmware IoT Authentication 109

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

“Such progress raises significant concerns about potential consequences, as the use cases for this type of technology will likely become increasingly intricate.” None of these security best practices are new, but increasingly sophisticated adversaries make it more important than ever to get them right.

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Social Engineering Cybercrime Engineering Cybersecurity 97

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Adoption of NVMe Over Fabrics The use of NVMe over fabrics improves the security of cloud storage by boosting data retrieval procedures. NVMe over fabrics starts to become an important technology in cloud storage. Insecure Interfaces/APIs Attackers can use interface and API flaws to modify or circumvent security protections.

Risk 125

Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 125

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

SD-WAN integration with the SASE controller for Meraki, Catalyst, and others Cisco Umbrella SIG unifies firewall, SWG, DNS-layer security, CASB, and threat intelligence functions into a single and well-tested cloud service. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Firewall 98

Firewall DNS Architecture Technology 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

It is now regarded as the most serious web application security risk based on the data contributed to OWASP’s threat intelligence, which shows that 3.81 These details are in line with the notable rise of application security solutions including Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP). As the name suggests, it is seventh on the list.

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Cyber threats Cyber Attacks Software Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

10 Spear Phishing Prevention Techniques Organizations can significantly reduce their susceptibility to attacks from spear phishing and improve overall cybersecurity resilience by combining these strategies with the promotion of a culture of security consciousness. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. Embrace the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a baseline defense tactic.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 113

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Perimeter Defense Perimeter defense blocks threats at the network’s edge. or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS).

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 120

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The fourteen vulnerabilities together expose more than 704,000 DrayTek routers in 168 countries, say researchers from Vedere Labs, the research arm of cyber risk management provider Forescout Technologies. October 4, 2024 Okta Urges Users to Review System Logs for Unexpected Authentication Type of vulnerability: Configuration bypass.

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Risk Malware Software Passwords 109

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Cloud Security Works The fundamental focus of cloud security is on the successful integration of policies, processes, and technology. This integration seeks to provide data security, improve regulatory compliance, and establish control over privacy, access, and authentication for both people and devices.

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Backups Encryption Firewall Risk 100

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Cloud services often provide strong encryption technologies to protect stored data. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Authorization governs what activities users are permitted to take after being authenticated.

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Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 109

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Why Banks Need Cyber Security 6 Common Cyber Security Threats Faced By Banks 5 Effective Cyber Security Solutions for Banks Best Practices for Cyber Security in Banking The Future of Cyber Security in Banking Bottom Line: Secured Banking with Robust Cyber Security What is Cyber Security in Banking?

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Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 108

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Determine whether there are enough financial and technology resources to adopt and sustain effective DLP initiatives. 12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices A data loss prevention policy lays the groundwork, but the effectiveness of data security hinges on adopting globally accepted best practices.

Backups 134

Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Private clouds avoid the shared environment of public cloud environments and thus are considered more secure, but users still need to take steps to get private cloud security right. Private cloud security is the set of techniques, technology, and requirements used to safeguard data and resources in a private cloud environment.

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Data privacy Encryption Technology Software 117

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 also adds Supplemental and Environmental safety measurements and values relevant to operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and Internet of Things (IoT) contexts.

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Software Education Ransomware Firmware 112

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Technology reviews can be a temptingly easy way to gain insight into the often impenetrable world of enterprise cybersecurity products, but you need to know how to use them. To help, we’ll cover the pros, built-in biases, and suitability of each type of technology review and how to use each review type as a buyer.

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Cybersecurity Marketing Technology Energy and Utilities 104

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

This process involves multiple steps and technologies working together to ensure your data remains private and secure. Key Components of a VPN Protocol A VPN protocol ensures secure and efficient data transmission. Here’s a brief overview of how these elements contribute to a secure VPN connection.

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VPN Encryption Internet Internet 103