Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2024

C ybersecurity is no longer just about firewalls and antivirus software. In today's data-driven world, effectively managing cybersecurity risk requires quantification: turning abstract threats into concrete numbers. This blog is your compass to navigate the landscape of cyber risk quantification methods.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 29, 2020

Palo Alto Networks addressed a critical flaw in the PAN-OS of its next-generation firewalls that could allow attackers to bypass authentication. OS ) that powers its next-generation firewalls that could allow unauthenticated network-based attackers to bypass authentication. x base score of 10. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2022

MSSPs arrived on the scene 15 years ago to supply device security as a contracted service: antivirus, firewalls, email security and the like. They could help enterprises and SMBs overcome the IT skills shortage, truly mitigate cyber risks and comply with audit requirements, to boot. Guest expert: Chris Prewitt, CTO, Inversion6.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Employee training and awareness: Human error is a leading cause of security breaches.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, managing risk is no longer about simply setting up firewalls and antivirus software. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, organizations require a robust and comprehensive framework to understand and quantify risk in monetary terms.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Related: Implications of huge Capital One breach CASBs supplied a comprehensive set of tools to monitor and manage the multitude of fresh cyber risks spinning out of the rise in in corporate reliance on cloud services. In doing so, CASBs became the fastest growing security category ever , as declared by Gartner.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This advisory highlights specific vulnerabilities and offers guidance to mitigate risks for software developers and end-user organizations. The aim is to help organizations secure systems and strengthen defenses against today's persistent and complex cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2023

Experts must monitor firewalls, test business continuity plans and identify vulnerabilities with seemingly little payoff. If analysts become exhausted, pessimistic or overwhelmed trying to keep up with relentless and innovative hackers, companies and customer data could be at risk. Automation is the key to removing most of the burnout.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

They’re now the norm and security teams must assess and manage the risk of these stacks.”. Complex and evolving cyber risks need to be resolved, for instance, when it comes to securing human and machine identities, tightening supply chains, mitigating third-party risks, protecting critical infrastructure and preserving individuals’ privacy.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

Converge’s proprietary technology platform allows it to ingest and collate data from applications, external system scans, underwriting and claims workspaces, insured/broker portals, analytics workspaces, and other specialized data sources to underwrite cyber risks more swiftly and effectively.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical risks posed by global IT disruptions and supply chain weaknesses. This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. The issue serves as a reminder of the potential risks inherent in widely used software.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. A well-crafted cyber risk mitigation plan includes: Risk Identification: Discovering vulnerabilities and potential threats to your systems.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Consider setting up a firewall: One of the main ways that hackers find and access non-secure web cameras is by probing networks for points of entry. Setting up a firewall, or configuring your internet router to block unwanted incoming internet traffic can add another level of protection between your home devices and hackers.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Ivanti CSA and Fortinet bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Mozilla issued an urgent Firefox update to fix an actively exploited flaw Palo Alto fixed critical flaws in PAN-OS firewalls that allow for full compromise of the devices Cybercriminals Are Targeting AI Conversational Platforms Awaken Likho APT group targets Russian (..)

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Time to Accept the Risk of Open Source? Where is the real risk? Accepting Open Source Risk. Accepting cybersecurity risk has become the norm for organizations. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and quantum computing reduce risk. What is the True Risk of Open-source Libraries?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. Here we’ll discuss the most significant risks posed by 5G, how U.S. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? How is 5G Different?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

WAF (Web Application Firewall) employs setting rules based on IP addresses, and monitoring traffics to block malicious IPs. APIs are not insecure by nature, but due to the complexity and quantity of API adoption, it is easy to have security gaps and cyber risks waiting to leap out. Tool limitations.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2019

Related: Why we’re in the Golden Age of cyber espionage. Enterprises have dumped small fortunes into stocking their SOCs (security operations centers) with the best firewalls, anti-malware suites, intrusion detection, data loss prevention and sandbox detonators money can buy. But this hasn’t done the trick. Smart money.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of UK conducted the survey and came to the above stated conclusion that shows how relaxed are businesses for cyber security.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

It examines the rising risks associated with AI, from cybercriminals weaponizing AI for more sophisticated attacks to the security implications of recent AI advancements like the open source model DeepSeek, while providing best practices for mitigating these risks.This blog post summarizes several highlights from the report.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We need to work with many different teammates on campus — risk management, legal, compliance and institutional review boards, to name a few — to effectively manage cybersecurity risk across our communities. They see the investment in MFA as critical to a campus cybersecurity program and managing risk for a campus.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

While state-of-the-art tools are vital, the true backbone of our defense strategy lies within our trained professionals—the human firewall.” These efforts will not only mitigate immediate cyber risks but also strengthen long-term organizational health and security.”

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Next-generation firewalls NGFW Fortinet Palo Alto Networks. Web application firewall WAF Akamai Imperva. Breach and attack simulation (BAS): XM Cyber. XM Cyber Platform. XM Cyber launched in 2016 and is a winner for its innovation in the breach and attack simulation arena.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

APIs are putting business networks at an acute, unprecedented level of risk – a dynamic that has yet to be fully acknowledged by businesses. That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

That should have been a warning to both private and public sector IT professionals that Kaspersky software posed a possible cyber espionage risk." " The founder of Kaspersky Labs, Eugene Kaspersky, graduated from a KGB-affiliated university in 1987, prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union," Col. Leighton continued.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Here are key takeaways: Fresh feeds Threat intelligence feeds gathered from automated defenses, such as next-gen firewalls and SIEMs , make up the vast majority of information companies have in hand depicting the activity of threat actors. The end game is to insert a human element much more prominently into triaging cyber risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The level of risk today means it makes financial sense to adopt both options when just one fatal blow could bring a company to its knees. It is no longer enough to rely on endpoint protection and firewalls to defend the organization. Thanks to the exponential rise in attacks, cyber investment has skyrocketed. Contextualize risk.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

There are a number of cybersecurity services to choose from, ranging from managed SIEM to managed detection and response (MDR) , managed firewalls, incident response , and more. Read more: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM. 11 Leading MSSPs. Use Cases : Global markets and all company sizes. DXC Technology.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Third, change is inevitable, especially when it comes to risk, so continuously verify trust by reassessing trust level and adjust access accordingly after initial access has been granted. As well as helping to mitigate the significant cyber risks presented to the telecoms industry, a zero-trust strategy provides many business benefits.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Enacted in 2017, this regulation is all about minimizing risk in the financial services sector, which, lets face it, is prime real estate for cybercriminals. The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Insight: Many businesses make the mistake of copying templates without understanding their unique risks.

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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. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. Reduce human risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Cyber Security Analyst is paid £40k as a minimum basic pay and the max he/she can get is £80k. And the role he/she needs to play is to track down any potential cyber risks existing in the IT infrastructure and keep it free from issues such as data theft, Ddos attacks and ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. Vulnerability management is handled not only by cybersecurity and IT teams but by cross-functional teams that understand how assets are used across the organization.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 29, 2022

To address this evolved intensity and pace of cybersecurity risks, organizations are choosing to invest in proactive solutions like managed detection and response (MDR). That’s why a proactive defense is the best way to respond to potential cyber risks.

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