eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Enterprises need to explain this risk and hammer home the potential consequences for the organization.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

In this post, we’ll elaborate on how organizations can finalize the best approach to implement data encryption at an organizational level in an agile and efficient way. In a nutshell, no matter it’s data-at-rest or data-in-motion , it should be encrypted regardless of its state. Ground Reality: The Problem of Plenty!

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Hot for Security

MAY 26, 2021

Like most ransomware variants, Conti typically steals victims’ files and encrypts the servers and workstations in an effort to force a ransom payment from the victim,” the agency notes. The group is said to have infected more than 400 organizations worldwide, including more than 290 in the US.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

Unlike Central Processing Units (CPUs) that process tasks sequentially, GPUs can perform thousands of operations simultaneously, drastically reducing the time required to crack passwords or encryption keys. This brute force capability poses a significant threat to systems protected by weak or commonly used passwords.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Balancing the promise against the potential of cyber risks of smart cities will be critical to realizing their potential. For more information on Thales’s data encryption technologies, please visit our website to learn about “Advanced Data-at-rest Encryption, Access Control and Data Access Audit Logging”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 23, 2019

To get an idea of how serious this problem might be, a 2015 report by the University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies estimated a major grid attack in the U.S. The March attack demonstrates that at least two utilities were poorly prepared for such an attack. It also makes me fear that few are.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

The command-and-control beacons allowed Royal to prepare the City’s network resources for the May 03, 2023, ransomware encryption attack.” The City experts believe that the group specifically targeted a prioritized list of servers using legitimate Microsoft system administrative tools. ” continues the report.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. Implementing high-level encryptions will also keep your company data secure. Data Backup.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The ransomware encrypts files on compromised Windows host systems, including physical and virtual servers, the advisory noted, and the executable leaves a ransom note in all directories where encryption occurs, including ransom payment instructions for obtaining a decryption key. The 15 Vulnerabilities Explained.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2022

How to Overcome Common SSH Machine Identity Risks with Automation. Collecting Risk Intelligence. Prevent breaches by automating the collection of risk intelligence required to quickly identify and respond to SSH machine identity risks, weaknesses or security events. Higher levels of automation for system administrators.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

It covers seven security domains: security operations and administration; access controls ; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident response and recovery; cryptography ; network and communications security; and systems and application security. An online review course and practice quiz are available.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Distribution of Broken Access Control vulnerabilities by risk level, 2021–2023 ( download ) Almost half of the Broken Access Control vulnerabilities carried a medium risk level, and 37%, a high risk level. High-risk vulnerabilities can cause errors in applications and affect customers’ business.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ransomware works by encrypting huge numbers of files on as many of an organization’s computers as possible. Performing this kind of strong encryption is resource intensive and can take a long time, so even if an organization doesn’t spot the malware used in an attack, its tools might notice that something is amiss.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent connection. ” concludes Eclypsium.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The tool can transmit files, keystrokes, and encryption keys, providing a significant danger of data theft. The fix: To protect against RAMBO attacks , use “red-black” zone limits for information transfer, intrusion detection systems to monitor memory access, radio jammers, and Faraday cages to isolate vital systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

As remote desktop solutions are prevalent among IT and managed service providers (MSP), downstream clients can be at risk, as Kaseya experienced in 2021. By exploiting weak server vulnerabilities, the Iran-based hackers were able to gain access, move laterally, encrypt IT systems, and demand ransom payment. Reconnaissance.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya’s flagship product is a remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution called the Virtual Systems Administrator (VSA) and is the product at the center of the current attack. When administrators noticed suspicious behavior on Friday, Kaseya shut down VSA. Establishing Standards for Secure Systems.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

In today’s world of hybrid and remote work, administrators must not only verify the user’s identity but also verify the posture of the device before granting access to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. Administrators can set access policies based on device health. Enter Duo’s Device Health application.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Ransomware has arguably been the most commonly talked about topic in the security world regarding risks to organizations and their data. One of the major reasons we can say that cloud storage is at risk is because it is becoming a much larger target daily as more organizations are utilizing cloud storage.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2023

Why out-of-office attacks work Ransomware works by encrypting huge numbers of files on as many of an organization's computers as possible. You never think you're gonna be hit by ransomware," said Ski Kacoroski , a system administrator with the Northshore School District in Washington state, speaking on Malwarebytes' Lock & Code podcast.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance. CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

The Originating Malvertising Campaign According to CTI investigation on the adversary infrastructure, we were able to identify an ongoing campaign luring system administrators to install the malicious code into their machines. Bots “public-key” and “private-key” are randomly generated at process startup time.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT and Bard, powered by large language models, showcase how generative AI transforms business processesbut they also pose new risks. In a recent survey, 93% of respondents admitted to knowingly increasing their companys cybersecurity risks. The challenge? Securing these AI models and the data they generate.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

These tasks create a much larger attack surface and a greater risk of a data breach, making PAM an essential tool in securing a network and its assets. The smart session management feature can flag access to the most high-risk systems to help prioritize remediation efforts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2018

Privileged users today can include a multitude of people from system administrators, network engineers, and database administrators, to data center operators, upper management, and security personnel. Best practice also calls for strong cryptographic key management and encryption of data at rest to ensure data security.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

With this knowledge, learners will then exploit a live system to identify the risks of web applications that lack the necessary security. This course could be useful for web developers looking to build more secure websites by implementing security features such as data encryption.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Secure Shell uses encryption algorithms. In most organization system administrators can disable or change most or all SSH configurations; these settings and configurations can significantly increase or reduce SSH security risks. Get started today with a free SSH Risk Assessment from Venafi! Alexa Cardenas.

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Spinone

AUGUST 5, 2020

Apart from that, the typical skill list in an IT director resume includes the following: System administration Leadership Project management Troubleshooting Device management Disaster recovery Cloud computing Change management Strong interpersonal skills As an IT director, you have to understand technologies and their business efficiency.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

To top it off, cybercriminals make use of legitimate services that are meant to help system administrators, such as PSexec, which allows remote execution of programs. System administrators that take care of physical networks are no longer needed — with cloud services management being an easy task.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

The problem: CVE-2024-4985 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) that uses SAML single sign-on (SSO) with encrypted assertions. Exploitation enables attackers to falsify an SAML response, granting them administrative capabilities and unrestricted access without authentication.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 4, 2024

ISO/IEC 42001 provides a framework for enterprises to follow to balance innovation with governance while managing AI’s risks and potential. The Need For Governance of AI Privacy, discrimination, bias, and security are the risks most typically connected with artificial intelligence’s rapidly developing capabilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Establish a session inactivity timeout as short as possible, based on balancing risk and business functional requirements. Different cryptographic approaches, such as symmetric-key cryptography or public-key cryptography, can be deployed throughout the transfer of information and storage depending on the security demands and risks present.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2023

How will this impact SSL certificates that are used for AS2 Signing/Encryption payload certificates that cannot be automated? However, the burden of system administrators carrying this out five or six times a year should not be underestimated. What is a CRL?

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 14, 2024

They must be adept at handling security incidents, risk management, and strategic planning. Information Technology Systems: Thorough understanding of IT systems, network architecture, and data management. Advanced Cybersecurity Skills: Proficiency in threat analysis, incident response, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 24, 2024

Deny and alert: Notify systems administrator of potentially malicious traffic. If your team is looking for network security products, check out our list of network security categories , including network access control, endpoint detection and response, and encryption.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Network security is typically managed by a network administrator or system administrator who keeps an eye on unauthorized access, modification, and exploitation to the network. Companies put DLP in place to help prevent end users from sharing confidential or critical information that may put the company at risk.

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