eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

Firewall 111

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 111

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Then, evaluate current network security measures to discover any gaps or redundancy that should be corrected.

Backups 134

Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. Install layered security. Test both security and policies for effectiveness. Ransomware Security. When installing layered security we need to focus on the most likely target and the most likely attack paths. Simple Ransomware Recovery.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Exposed Technical Issues & Other Consequences The initial information exposes the critical importance of using MFA to protect remote access systems and testing backup systems for disaster recovery.

Healthcare 124

Healthcare Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 124

BH Consulting

JUNE 27, 2024

Delivering cybersecurity testing services, such as but not limited to penetration testing services (including web app, mobile app, and network), vulnerability assessments, phishing campaigns, and red teaming exercises. Good understanding of network security hardening principles.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Software Backups 100

BH Consulting

APRIL 17, 2024

Delivering cybersecurity testing services, such as but not limited to penetration testing services (including web app, mobile app, and network), vulnerability assessments, phishing campaigns, and red teaming exercises. Good understanding of network security hardening principles.

Cybersecurity 89

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Software Backups 89

BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

As part of our continued expansion, we wish to appoint a Technical Cybersecurity Consultant who can conduct security assessments of clients technical infrastructure (M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.) M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.). The ideal candidate will have the following core competencies.

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Cybersecurity Backups Penetration Testing Risk 75

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Likewise, SSH root access raises security issues. Penetration tests and good practices can prevent those flaws. Isolate the most sensitive areas from the rest of the network. Secure user accounts with privileges to prevent dangerous escalations. Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

Encryption 119

Encryption Ransomware Penetration Testing Password Management 119

eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

The use of “IT Department” elsewhere in this policy refers to the Vulnerability Management Authority, the [IT Security Department], and delegated representatives. Testing must be performed to verify that resources have been installed, configured, integrated, and secured without error or gap in security.

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Penetration Testing Risk Firmware Software 111

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture. 54% on-prem infrastructure.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 123

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.

Ransomware 132

Ransomware Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Backups 132

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

All cloud customers, including SaaS customers, will need to handle security functions fully within their control: Content. Customers will be fully responsible for securing the storage, transfer, and backup of data to their cloud environment. Data backup. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Software 130

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 72

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Patch management is not the be all and end all of security. 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.

Backups 122

Backups Software Penetration Testing Technology 122

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

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

Encryption 72

Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 72

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Understanding the Basics of Cloud Security Assessment These core aspects of a cloud security assessment should cover the security evaluation process, identity and access, network security, data storage security, incident response, platform security, and workload protection.

Encryption 69

Encryption Backups Architecture Risk 69

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.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing CISO Engineering Software 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 19, 2023

The open source security tool, Nmap, originally focused on port scanning, but a robust community continues to add features and capabilities to make Nmap a formidable penetration testing tool. This article will delve into the power of Nmap, how attackers use Nmap, and alternative penetration testing (pentesting) tools.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Firewall Software Malware 52

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Last Wednesday, an anonymous individual published a file online containing the entirety of twitch.tv’s source code, information about twitch’s internal services and development tools, penetration testing reports and tools, and payouts to prominent Twitch streamers.

Social Engineering 78

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Authentication Engineering 78

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Implementing these best practices will not only protect DNS but also network security in general because properly protected DNS can also protect email, endpoints, and other network systems from attack. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly). Local backups for quick access.

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DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 116

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

In our examples, the clothing brand secures a segregated design team with physical locks on the doors, extra computer security to prevent digital theft, and a backup solution for their marketing data. These controls will be tested and continuously monitored and thus lead to more effective and hardened security overall.

Risk 69

Risk Technology Government Penetration Testing 69

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Applications and websites can be hardened using application security tools or penetration tests to probe for vulnerabilities or coding oversights. Redundant devices or backup devices will generally be required for a resilient architecture and can be used to restore systems quickly after a DDoS attack. Harden Applications.

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DDOS Firewall DNS Architecture 126

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

These agent-based solutions can quickly onboard and configure new IoT devices and facilitate secure communication between apps, users, and appliances. Palo Alto Networks. Palo Alto Networks is one of the most innovative global cybersecurity vendors, and its IoT strategy is no different. Entrust Features. Trustwave Features.

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IoT Risk Firewall Software 140

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability. Testing in a controlled environment confirms that the firewall performs as expected, blocking unwanted traffic based on ACL configurations. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved.

Firewall 64

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 64

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

This stage ensures that your security plan is aligned with company objectives and meets specific security requirements. Design Your Cloud Security Architecture Build a security architecture for your cloud environment. Implementing these procedures secures your cloud environment against potential attacks and weaknesses.

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Architecture DDOS Encryption Data breaches 105

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. For IT services and infrastructure, some larger MSPs will provide generalist services and attempt to solve all problems. How Do MSPs Work?

Software 98

Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. For IT services and infrastructure, some larger MSPs will provide generalist services and attempt to solve all problems. How Do MSPs Work?

Software 97

Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 97

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Patch management preparation : backups and other system preparation that needs to be in place in case a patch fails and systems need to be restored. Reports provide metrics for measurement, log files provide evidence, and vulnerability or penetration testing can test that the patching process was completed correctly.

Software 98

Software Risk Cybersecurity Backups 98

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Network Security: Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from unauthorized access or attacks. It includes the use of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

Cyber Attacks 40

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Passwords 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

In a year where ransomware has raised the alert levels everywhere, the go-to answer from many is redundancy through offline, remote backups – but are they enough? Backups are a critical component of any enterprise cybersecurity posture, but they are not an airtight strategy. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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Backups Ransomware Encryption Malware 122

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Vamosi: the barrier to entry for someone who's interested in this, for example, you know, I have a laptop that runs Linux and so I can get into like network security. However, if you are a chemical company and you're doing pen test and big into your ICS and they blow something up that's I'd have to say valuers day.

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Firmware 52

SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

government has already imposed new restrictions on intrusion software, surveillance tools, and AI-driven security technologies, making it harder for companies to collaborate on global cybersecurity research. Security teams need to plan now, not later. They should know which parts come from high-risk places and have backup plans ready.

Cyber Risk 114

Cyber Risk Risk Small Business Cyber Insurance 114

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. Every connected network needs proper security elements in place to help keep that network protected.

Cybersecurity 80

Cybersecurity Small Business Penetration Testing Cybercrime 80