eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Let’s explore what to expect from the upcoming regulations, provide insights into critical federal and state laws, and offer practical compliance and risk management strategies. These laws aim to establish standards for securing data, ensuring privacy, and mitigating risks associated with digital information.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Implement automated alerts for crucial events and keep logs in a secure location that is easily accessible. Analyze logs on a regular basis to discover unusual behaviors, potential risks, and places for improvement. For in-depth log data analysis, explore using a security information and event management (SIEM) tool.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Relying on a third party like a managed security service provider (MSSP) to be your eyes and ears delivers the simplicity and efficacy needed for an effective data protection program. Like other security defenses, DLP is also increasingly being offered as a service. Cloud Security Platform Delivery. 8 Top DLP Solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

To reduce risk, restrict SSH access via network controls, enforce segmentation, and do extensive regression testing to avoid known vulnerabilities from resurfacing. Regularly update and follow secure development methods, particularly in open-source projects. Update your systems with the latest security patches.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

How do we gauge how risky it is and how do we ensure that future APIs are not putting the enterprise at risk? In recent years, as APIs proliferated the enterprise, their existence gave cause to some major security concerns. At Salt, we created the API security space and have analyzed trillions of API calls in the wild.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

Unpatched instances are at risk of unauthorized access and control to MOVEit systems. Regularly update security software and use robust email filtering to reduce dangers. Exploitation requires anonymous or authenticated user access, which poses a major risk if not patched. Approximately 2,700 instances are vulnerable globally.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Security Risks While public cloud systems offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, they can also pose significant risks if not properly secured. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM): Manages compliance, risk, and security with controlled user, system, and app cloud resource access. Cloud native application protection (CNAP) platforms: Secure applications and cloud resources with cloud-native and integrated security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management aims to automate the process of discovering, assessing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities and third-party, digital supply chain, and cloud risks. It addresses both internal and external (EASM) risks. CAASM (cyber asset ASM) and DRPS (digital risk protection) are also related terms and elements of ASM.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Access restrictions, network settings, and security group rules are all at risk of misconfiguration. Security misconfigurations can have serious effects, ranging from the exposure of sensitive data to illegal access. This lack of openness might make it difficult to notice and respond to security breaches effectively.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Regular security audits help maintain a strong cyber security posture for organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

However, as ICSs become more integrated with digital networks, their vulnerability to cyberthreats grows, making robust security measures essential to safeguarding these vital operations. Are your industrial control systems secure enough? Understanding your risk landscape helps prioritize security measures.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Customers safeguard data, applications, and configurations; providers secure the infrastructure. Understanding this division of responsibility results in good cloud security management , ensuring each party implements appropriate measures to reduce risks. Detection: Quickly detect security breaches to limit their damage.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is an award-winning innovator with decades of experience pursuing advanced security defenses and next generation security solutions She also tells venture capitalists where to invest billions, helps non-profits pro bono, and ran DevSecOps at Intuit. on Measuring and Mitigating Risk in?—?you Shannon Lietz. Dan Lorenc.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conducts phishing simulation exercises and offers training to educate staff on email security best practices, lowering the chance of becoming a victim of phishing attempts. Encrypts critical email exchanges to protect the security of information during transmission. Filters unwanted spam emails in an efficient manner.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Security events and incidents are recorded and evaluated in order to discover and respond to potential security risks as soon as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Centralized management enables higher security levels and improved security processes such as regular access or audit log reviews, encryption tracking within long-term backups , and secure access management of encryption resources.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS): IDS and IPS both monitor network traffic for signs of suspicious or malicious activity, with IDS identifying security risks and IPS actively preventing them. This way, security is ensured on both ends.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. This drastically reduces the risk of unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This is a vital part of guaranteeing long-term security. Maintaining user education: Provide constant security awareness training to end users so they may spot potential dangers, report occurrences, and successfully avoid cyber assaults. EDR focuses on risks at the endpoint level, which includes individual devices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

Every network connection, every device, every user—well-meaning or not—exposes a network to risk. It requires software protection and, probably most importantly, user education about best practices. If someone who is a threat gets hold of an end-user device, access to the network security is a cinch.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Reviewing best practices in a creative way is good, but security programs and training should go beyond this.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts. Risks & Implications of Cookie Theft How Do You Know If You’re Being Targeted? Table of Contents Toggle How Does Cookie Stealing Work?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The fix: To prevent the risk, federal agencies and companies that use Oracle WebLogic Server should apply the most recent fixes before June 24, 2024. The fix: Improve email filtering to detect and prevent harmful attachments, and adopt strong endpoint security solutions. This involves updating to the most recent WebLogic versions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Security automation helps to streamline the numerous notifications that security professionals get regularly. It uses technology to handle security activities with minimal human participation. Automation allows you to audit your security operations and provide reports indicating compliance status.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

More sophisticated organizations can further protect identity with investments in tools such as: Application programming interface (API) security : Guards against attacks using program-to-program communication protocols. Most mistakes remain hidden risks waiting to be exploited – especially in the form of exposed vulnerabilities.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, as fundamental parts of this complete architecture, adherence to safe API design standards and compliance with data protection laws reinforce APIs against a variety of cyber risks. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Features Experienced penetration testers Use of a variety of tools and techniques Risk management services Red Teaming Breach and attack simulation PTaaS Pros Comprehensive offerings High-quality services Strong reputation Cons Perhaps more expensive than the lowest-cost options, but users seem content with what they get.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires encryption or equivalent security measures to protect private student records.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. It provides full cloud security management, reducing risks and protecting assets. Effective CWP techniques mitigate both external and internal risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

For a thorough approach to cloud database security, you should have a deeper grasp of its functions, types, benefits, and threats in order to make informed decisions. Recognizing common dangers also aids in risk reduction through applying best practices and using appropriate cloud tools.

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