SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. The need of the hour is not just to react to these threats but to anticipate and mitigate them proactively.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Cybersecurity is all about defending systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Yes, cybersecurity experts can hack your phone—but with good intentions. Ethical hackers perform what is called penetration testing or pen testing.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Overall, organizations are spending more on budget and staff, upgrading incident response planning, spending more on security products and procedures and are being more aggressive in their protections, from penetration testing , breach and attack simulations and attack surface management, according to the report. Threats Evolve Too.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Security risk assessments are one of the best measures your organization can take to protect the organization from cyber threats. As technology and business change, threats evolve and the internal or external landscape of your business fluctuates, so these routine audits play a pivotal role in keeping danger at bay.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Also known as QBot or Pinksliplot, Qakbot is modular in nature enabling malicious cyber actors to configure it to their needs. Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. physically disconnected) backups of data. Qakbot can also be used to form botnets.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 7, 2024

Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are essential to identify and address weaknesses before they can be exploited by adversaries. International cooperation and information sharing among allies Because cyber threats affect everyone, countries need to work together.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Exploitation Then, around midnight, one of the security experts performing the external penetration test on this subsidiary shared that he had found an open SMTP relay. For this engagement, a full internal penetration test/red-team style escalation was out of scope, but almost certainly possible.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It still must be supported by other technologies such as vulnerability scanning , penetration testing , endpoint detection and response (EDR) , firewalls , SIEM and more. A recent discovery is that they sometimes miss storage and backup systems. Disadvantages of PMaaS. Patch management is not the be all and end all of security.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Cybersecurity vulnerability can be defined as a weakness in an information system that provides an exploit opportunity for existing cyber threats. Examples: Public access to sensitive information or PII; Lack of cybersecurity training for employees; No data backup. Conduct penetration testing once in a while.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats pose a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. With the correct mix of strategies and frameworks, the playing field can level out and lean security teams can effectively defend against cyber threats. Data Defense Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks. Store the backups offline or within secure cloud storage to ensure they are not easily accessible by attackers. Regularly monitor and assess systems using inexpensive security tools to detect and respond to threats in real-time.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

. • Security team • Apps team • Penetration testers • Deploy vulnerability scanning tools and pentesting frameworks. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Test plans through exercises. Follow the secure coding principles.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions. Fast software development for healthcare data warehouses must include secure coding techniques, adherence to industry standards, regular security testing, and continuous monitoring.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

With an enormous attack surface, cyber threats have scaled and are bringing businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. Given these findings, companies with more gender diversity should be more cyber resilient. You’ve heard about the cyber threats businesses are facing and how you can protect your customers and brand.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2020

Some of the typical responsibilities and tasks include: Configuring technical security controls Conducting an app risk assessment Whitelisting/blacklisting apps Performing penetration testing For app security engineers, it’s vital to control SaaS apps and the risks related to them. Risky and insecure apps should be blacklisted.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Cyber threats exist in many different types and forms. Never before has it been more important for your business to give proper attention to cybersecurity threats and how your business can protect itself against them. What types of scans are performed during vulnerability testing? What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A Step-by-Step Approach to Cyber Resilience Identify Risks: Start by examining your digital infrastructure, much like a plumber would inspect your pipes for leaks. Use vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to pinpoint weaknesses in your system. Assess Risks: Evaluate the potential impact of these vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Organizations can defend their assets and maintain consumer trust by addressing cyber risks, obtaining a competitive edge, assuring full-stack visibility, adopting proactive security, and allowing business agility. Mitigates cyber threats: Implements strong security procedures to prevent data breaches, income loss, and reputational damage.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

Callie Guenther, Cyber Threat Research Senior Manager at Critical Start, offered this perspective and advice : "Most security teams are likely aware of the risks associated with PII and the potential vulnerabilities that can expose this information. Regular Backups: Regularly backup PII and other essential data.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Regular security assessment and penetration testing can also be carried out to identify potential vulnerabilities that, if exploited by cyber threats, may compromise the systems of vehicles. GPS manipulation also disrupts location tracking and communication with vehicles, which is a major operational risk.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. You are acting as your cyber attacker.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Crawley: Pen testing is when you simulate cyber attacks, so you're not actually conducting cyber attacks because you have the consent of the owner of the network or the computer application that you're penetration testing, but within the rules that your client has given you. You are acting as your cyber attacker.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 20, 2021

You may not have Incident Commander level expertise on call, but you can start by having a good understanding of your network, identifying your crown jewels so to speak (ie your critical assets) and doing regular backups. In the event you were breached, who would you call? Originally posted on thesbjournal.com.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

National Security, Economic Strength ] Challenges for cybersecurity vendors and researchers include: Penetration testing tools and red-teaming software could face licensing restrictions, making it harder for companies to defend against cyber threats. [RELATED: AI Diffusion Rule to Protect U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Backups have your back: Use the 3-2- 1 rule as a guide to backing up your data. The rule is: keep at least three (3) copies of your data and store two (2) backup copies on different storage media, with one (1) of them located offsite. Penetration test results may help drive your security budget and prioritize spending.

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