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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Security Yearbook’ preserves cybersecurity history — highlights tectonic shift

The Last Watchdog

Cybersecurity, which started with antivirus suites, spam filters and firewalls, has mushroomed into a $103 billion industry. Tectonic shift Digital transformation takes on a more precise meaning through the lens of Stiennon’s latest book. At the same time, a tectonic shift to smarter technologies and strategies is rapidly taking shape.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Four Common Firewall Misconfigurations That Give Access To Bad Actors

Security Boulevard

Over twenty years on, some of the same policy-driven firewall misconfigurations are still pervasive, especially with today’s increasingly complex – and sometimes poor – cybersecurity postures. When the firewall is to blame, it’s often a firewall misconfiguration that provides attackers with unintended access.

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10 Behaviors That Will Reduce Your Risk Online

Daniel Miessler

Turn on automatic updates, install updates from the operating system when you’re asked to, and make a regular habit of updating everything in your technology ecosystem. In addition to turning on the native anti-malware and firewall features in your operating system, also consider installing MalwareBytes as an extra layer of protection.

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Faults in Our Security: 6 Common Misconceptions in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

As a regular attendee of security conferences and contributor to security books, it's evident to me that the field remains a hot topic. Whether applied to firewall rules or code execution permissions, Default Permit operates on the flawed assumption that allowing everything except known threats is a sound strategy.

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Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed

eSecurity Planet

Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. But that technology can at best limit damage if the human element doesn’t improve.

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News alert: Traceable celebrates winning the prestigious SINET16 Innovator Award for 2023

The Last Watchdog

The SINET16 Innovator Award recognizes the most innovative companies and technologies addressing today’s top cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. To learn more about how API security can help your business, book a demo with a security expert. San Francisco, Calif.,

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