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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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2020

Check to see if there are any updates or patches: If a manufacturer has discovered a vulnerability in their product, they’ll often release a software patch. Make sure you’re running the most current version of the software that comes with your camera.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

Log4j, aka Log4Shell, blasted a surgical light on the multiplying tiers of attack vectors arising from enterprises’ deepening reliance on open-source software. It’s notable that open-source software vulnerabilities comprise just one of several paths ripe for malicious manipulation. Related: The exposures created by API profileration.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This has resulted in astounding innovations in cloud services, mobile computing, IoT systems and agile software development. Whether it’s IoT (Internet of Things) devices, desktop applications, web applications native to the web browsers, or mobile applications – all these types of software rely on APIs in one way or another.

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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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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A software update in April caused problems in a number of distributions, such as Red Hat, Debian and Rocky. A previous faulty update had already suggested broader problems with CrowdStrike’s security software at the time, though the problem didn’t receive that much publicity. Why does it matter?

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

With almost every aspect of business becoming more digital, enterprise network security software minimizes the impact of cyberattacks — especially as guarding against them protects a company’s operations and safeguards its competitiveness in a fast-moving marketplace. Next-generation firewalls NGFW Fortinet Palo Alto Networks.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a directive to remove Kaspersky software from federal systems, citing fears that the company's products could be used to facilitate espionage and cyberattacks by the Russian government. government's concerns about Kaspersky date back several years. government use of Kaspersky products.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Networks are complex and connect to a number of critical components — software, applications, databases, and various types of endpoints — that don’t all operate the same way, making it a complicated challenge to keep threats off the network.

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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. Yes, high-velocity, low-cost software innovation has given us cool digital services.

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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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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. A critical risk element (the actual elephant in the room) is the continuous risk of open-source software, proprietary code, and legal risks.

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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. Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Final Remarks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Three types of hybrid network security breaches to watch out for There are multiple potential gaps in every hybrid workplace network, including interpersonal communications, outdated software, and uninformed employees. IT experts should also be consulted to determine the best cybersecurity software for your business.

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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. Delivery: On-premises and cloud. See our in-depth look at IBM.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

Additionally, ThreatLabz uncovered a malware campaign in which attackers created a fake AI platform to exploit interest in AI and trick victims into downloading malicious software. Traditional security models rooted in firewalls and VPNs cannot keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-powered threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is a virtualized network infrastructure where typical network functions – like firewalls , routing, and SD-WAN – can be installed as software through abstraction. Complementary to NFV, software-defined networking (SDN) separates the control plane from the forwarding plane. What is 5G?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 1, 2021

Security pros face great challenges in managing all the products and tools they use to handle the cyber risks they face. It stands to reason that corners are cut, and that usually comes in the form of relying on the bare minimum of tools that cannot possibly cover every potential risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Citrix recommends that organizations have fully documented and implemented procedures for all activities that may create cybersecurity risks. Typical programs include hardware and software implementations that have change management oversight and non-production testing and evaluation. Risk Management Process.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As a result, security teams are leveraging security capabilities in the form of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) software to help identify and respond to security threats in real-time. SIEM enables security teams to detect and respond to threats, manage incident response, and minimize risks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This includes tools and practices such as encryption, which secures data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users; firewalls, which monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic; and regular software updates to close security gaps as they arise.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By centralizing risk data, GRC platforms enable businesses to identify, assess, and mitigate risks more effectively. Driving Revenue Growth Effective GRC practices can directly impact the bottom line by reducing risks and improving operational efficiency. Mitigate Risks : Develop strategies to address identified risks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Deploy Information-Stealing Malware Malicious actors deliver malware via phishing emails that you open or by exploiting software flaws. Receive security software alerts: Inspect any antivirus or security software alerts regarding detected network threats or suspicious activities in your browser.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As we move into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it would be a disaster to try to slow down the rate of change; instead, we must be fully aware of cyber risks and be able to better protect our assets. In other words, what we have to do is to manage human risk in the most competent manner.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Malware is a blanket term used to describe any software that gets installed on a machine to perform unwanted tasks for the benefit of a third party. However, poorly secured websites could be wide open to data theft by cyber criminals, and the business enabling tool will then become the end of the business. SQL Injection.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Given the connectivity needs of a remote workforce – and knowing a hybrid workforce is here to stay – many IT teams have had to make sudden changes in the way workers connect to corporate systems that could introduce new cyber risks and vulnerabilities. .

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As end users represent the biggest cyber risk to enterprises, secure web gateways are an important cornerstone of IT security, along with employee cybersecurity training and secure email gateways. Many of these vendors also rank on our top next-gen firewall (NGFW) page. Top Secure Web Gateways. Key differentiators.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 8, 2021

In this episode of the podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group we dig deep on this week’s ransomware attack on the Kaseya IT management software with Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike and Frank Breedijk of the Dutch Institute of Vulnerability Disclosure. You need to be cognizant of what software you use and what that softwar.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Architecting a robust network with multiple layers of firewall protection, redundant pathways for both external and internal and isolating critical data is paramount in limiting the damage done by a threat actor. In others, it is a lack of budgetary foresight creating cyber risk. Instead, they will use traditional mail.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 16, 2021

. “Right now I’m dealing with a situation where the backups that were networked were all encrypted,” said Chris Ballod, associate manager at Kroll’s cyber risk practice. ” Even if they were, he added, the software needed to see what’s on those tape backups was encrypted.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

These include: Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to mitigate the risk of breaches. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require MFA for accessing critical systems and sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Keep all software elements up to date, including libraries, frameworks, and the underlying OS. Swiftly apply patches to mitigate the risk posed by known vulnerabilities.

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