CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The security gaps are closed through patching, virtual patching, configuration, debugging, etc. The vulnerability assessment process ends with reporting and documentation. This way, you can instantly take steps to strengthen your defenses and ensure that your data, mission-critical assets, and infrastructure remain protected.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Steganography, derived from Greek words meaning “covered” and “writing,” has been used for centuries to hide secret messages inside regular documents. It does not raise curiosity, and most security tools do not flag such file types. In 2020, a campaign relying on steganographic documents affected companies in the U.K.,

Malware 101

Malware Artificial Intelligence Encryption Security Defenses 101

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

” Both macro builders allow crooks to easily create malicious Office documents that are usually involved in hacking campaigns as a first-stage loader for other malware. According to Flashpoint , Rubella is not particularly sophisticated, the builder is used to create Microsoft Word or Excel weaponized documents to use in spam email.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Natalie Silva, lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs, told eSecurity Planet that the Word vulnerability in particular poses a high risk, noting that the Preview Pane is a potential attack vector. ” Exploiting the vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of Net-NTLMv2 hashes, she added.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a thorough procedure that requires your IT and security teams to look closely at your firewall documentation and change management processes. Your team may want to use a specific software to track the list of objectives and steps, or you may just use a Google or Word document and share it with relevant stakeholders.

Firewall 111

Firewall Firmware Software Risk 111

Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

In December 2020, the DoppelPaymer extortion gang exposed documents allegedly stolen from some of its databases in the United States. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Healthcare organizations are better at cloud security , with 63% taking steps to prepare for and respond to cloud compromise attacks, and 62% have taken steps to prevent and respond to ransomware — but that still leaves nearly 40% of healthcare organizations more vulnerable than they should be. Healthcare Security Defenses.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. An added safeguard to malware detection, organizations also choose to unpack password-protected files and disarm embedded URL links in PDF files or macros in office documents.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them.

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Backups CISO Encryption Ransomware 122

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strategic steps of a strong firewall policy include stating the purpose, scope, definitions, exceptions and change guidelines, detailed policies and processes, compliance guidelines, documentation, violations and sanctions, and distribution process. This documentation is useful for audits, troubleshooting, and future policy updates.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Still, in general, your network stands the best chance of success if you complete the following 12 VLAN configuration steps and document your processes, strategies, and requirements along the way. Each time you go through this process, update your documentation so you have a full history of the network and what you’ve done to maintain it.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

. “Patch Tuesday watchers will be familiar with Microsoft’s clarification that this type of exploit is sometimes referred to as arbitrary code execution (ACE) since the attack is local – a malicious document opened on the asset – even if the attacker is remote,” he wrote. score is 7.5, Read next: What is Patch Management?

VPN 95

VPN Security Defenses Cybersecurity Engineering 95

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Additionally, consider using encrypted cloud storage services to store sensitive documents. Keep Your Software Updated Software updates often come with bug fixes for security vulnerabilities that attacks might exploit. Enable full-disk encryption for files stored on your devices, often built into modern operating systems (e.g.,

Identity Theft 131

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 131

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2024

As always, the best way to get flaws quickly patched is to scan for vulnerabilities frequently and have a plan for fixing and documenting them. AWS updated its documentation after Miggo disclosed the vulnerability to its researchers. Applications that are exposed to the internet are particularly vulnerable to this flaw.

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Authentication Firewall Software Security Defenses 86

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Deploy the firewalls across all endpoints, configure default rules, create specific application rules, enforce the principle of least privilege, test and document rule changes, and employ endpoint protection solutions. Verify documentation and support for a smooth deployment and ongoing operations.

Firewall 101

Firewall Mobile Network Security Software 101

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This includes staying up to date on all essential compliance documentation. These additional services include: •Penetration Testing: Penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in digital systems, helping to proactively strengthen security defenses.

Cybersecurity 100

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Cyber threats Risk 100

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Capture the technical details: Include notes, screenshots, and log files in the report, but to make documentation less disruptive, take video and narrate while conducting the pentest and take screenshots later. For electronic copies, the acronyms used elsewhere in the report could use internal document links directly to this appendix.

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Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Risk Firewall 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Manage Firewall Rules If you’re a networking, IT, or security admin, manage your firewall rules by ensuring they’re properly documented, follow an appropriate change procedure, and continue to suit your team’s needs. Documentation: Changes need to be tracked once they’ve been made.

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Firewall Network Security Financial Services Internet 107

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Jump ahead to: Prioritize Data Protection Document Your Response Process Make Users Part of the Process Understand Business Context Be Thorough Proactively Collect and Organize Data Don’t Forget Network Analysis Train and Drill Enlist Outside Help Go on the Offensive 1. But it requires different levels of security.

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Data breaches Big data Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 88

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-49722. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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Hacking IoT Firmware Cybersecurity 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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Financial Services Data breaches Accountability Encryption 77

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. To defend themselves and their teams, cybersecurity teams need to improve documentation.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Throughout the change management process, keep security and compliance in mind.

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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 117

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A cloud security policy is a comprehensive document that describes the organization’s guidelines for protecting cloud services. It specifies how data should be secured, who can access it, and the procedures for monitoring permissions. This phase details how to build and manage security controls.

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Risk Policy Compliance Encryption Technology 63

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If your web application falls victim to an XSS attack, it could be a stored, reflected, or document-object-model (DOM)-based attack. XSS attacks have multiple security and business risks, including credential theft and damaged company reputation. These include security for cloud apps, mobile apps, and data and enterprise apps.

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Risk Financial Services Engineering Software 102

eSecurity Planet

JULY 29, 2024

The problem: Documented by the CISA, the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has released security bulletins for four different vulnerabilities that affect ISC’s Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) 9. BIND Database Vulnerability Could Lead to DoS Attacks Type of vulnerability: Multiple, including assertion failure and CPU overload.

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Internet Internet Accountability Software 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. About Menlo Security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Other programming languages are also impacted, with patches and documentation changes in the works. Programs or dependencies that use untrusted arguments to invoke batch files on Windows versions prior to 1.77.2 are vulnerable. To prevent unexpected execution, move batch files to folders that aren’t included in the PATH environment variable.

Firewall 106

Firewall VPN Software Risk 106

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With a well-documented and frequently updated configuration state, incident response teams can act quickly and effectively during security issues. Ensuring that cloud configurations adhere to security standards helps businesses meet regulatory obligations (for example, GDPR, SOX, ISO27001) and pass compliance audits.

Backups 99

Backups Risk Encryption Technology 99

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We’ll look at how log monitoring works, its benefits, challenges, best practices, security use cases, and some log monitoring and management tools to consider. These security logs document the events and actions, when they happened, and the causes of errors. Read next: SIEM vs. SOAR vs. XDR: What Are The Differences?

Risk 107

Risk Threat Detection Firewall Network Security 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The fix: Use the NVIDIA Container Toolkit installation guide and the GPU Operator documentation to install the appropriate software version. Still, it’s safe to assume that GPU Operator versions 24.6.1 and earlier could be affected by CVE-2024-0133.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Keeper has plenty of documentation available for both the business plans and the Enterprise plan. Bitwarden supports many of the same browsers as Keeper and has visually appealing, easy-to-read documentation for its users. This includes the Secrets Manager and the administrative console.

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Password Management Passwords Authentication Accountability 93

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Keep VLAN Tagging Documentation Up-to-Date As team members leave and new team members are brought on to your IT and networking teams, the only way to ensure everyone knows how to maintain current VLAN tagging standards is through detailed, up-to-date documentation.

Authentication 96

Authentication Wireless Network Security Cybersecurity 96

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Your employees should also avoid clicking on links or opening documents in unexpected emails. Employee progress metrics show you who’s got the basics down, who’s an advanced security-awareness student and who needs more review and support to stay safe.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Gather the necessary equipment, evaluate the network layout, and become familiar with the firewall documentation. Sample firewall rule administration from ManageEngine Need help in creating a firewall policy document? Changes should be documented and audit information stored for regulatory reporting purposes.

Firewall 63

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 63

Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

By placing the "icepdfeditor.lnk" shortcut in the StartUp folder, it executes every time the system restarts, subsequently launching "icepdfeditor.exe" in the Public Documents folder. Figure 11 - Multiple payloads downloaded in the public documents folder. Upon restarting, the shortcut (.LNK)

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Malware Encryption Phishing Internet 105

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The shared public key of asymmetric cryptology can encrypt documents, but decryption requires the use of a private key that is not intended to be shared. Although more complicated and expensive to implement, asymmetric encryption ensures secure communications over distributed networks without exposing the encryption keys to theft.

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