eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Test systems: Don’t assume correct installations and configurations, use penetration testing to validate initial and ongoing status of externally facing and high value systems. Ascension lost $2.66

Healthcare 124

Healthcare Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 124

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): AI advances SIEM by providing more accurate insights into security events and incidents, helping organizations respond swiftly to emerging threats. To learn more about how automation transforms cyber security, check out this article on Automation in Cyber Security.

Artificial Intelligence 135

Artificial Intelligence Threat Detection Phishing Cyber Attacks 135

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the role of a superhero protector, remote access security keeps our digital world secure even while we are thousands of miles away. Network Segmentation: To reduce possible exposure in the event of a breach, isolate remote access systems from crucial and unneeded internal resources via network segmentation.

Passwords 97

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

The fix: Cisco’s event notice recommends immediate upgrade of affected devices. The report timeline reveals that Brocade rejected penetration tests performed in August 2022 and February 2023 because they hadn’t been on the latest version of their software.

Firewall 115

Firewall Software Ransomware Penetration Testing 115

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

All business, operations, and cybersecurity risk management objectives should be concrete and measurable in the reporting stage and each component in the scope should be tied to a business objective to understand what is at risk in the event of component compromise. This management phase builds off of status monitoring and event response.

Risk 69

Risk Technology Government Penetration Testing 69

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Configuring the EDR tool: Tailor the EDR policies according to your organization’s specific security requirements. Monitoring the deployment: Ensure that you continuously monitor the system, run penetration tests, and verify that your solution detects and effectively responds to any type of threat.

Antivirus 111

Antivirus Threat Detection Small Business Technology 111

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Patch and vulnerability management : Apply maintenance principles to assets to prevent compromised security controls or inadvertent gaps in network security. Penetration testing : Tests security controls to verify correct implementation, detect vulnerabilities, and confirm adequate security controls for risk reduction goals.

Architecture 122

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 122

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

Firewall 98

Firewall Telecommunications Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

They provide a foundation for recognizing possible security issues and aiding forensic analysis. To protect the network’s security and integrity, administrators can track and analyze actions by keeping a log of network events. Regular testing can detect and mitigate any flaws, hence improving overall security posture.

Firewall 110

Firewall Penetration Testing DNS Network Security 110

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Simultaneously, logging and monitoring security events helps to efficiently identify and respond to possible attacks. Organizations may improve their capacity to detect, analyze, and mitigate security problems in the IaaS environment by proactively monitoring and documenting security-related events.

Encryption 116

Encryption Data breaches Data privacy Risk 116

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

At any size event, a buyer may run into a representative of a potential IT outsourcing vendor in the hall, in the audience, or at a networking event such as lunch or a reception. Also look for local IT trade shows that will often provide opportunities to network with smaller IT service providers.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Engineering Government 98

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Additionally, it uses regular backups and disaster recovery strategies to assure data availability in the event of deletion, corruption, or cyber-attacks. Cloud Database Security Benefits Cloud database security provides a comprehensive set of benefits that solve key database concerns such as data protection, accessibility, and resilience.

Encryption 72

Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 72

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches. Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls.

Risk 110

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 110

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Check incident response and disaster recovery: Check that the processes for dealing with security events and recovering from disasters are in place. Inspect monitoring and reporting: Verify the rules, including regular monitoring and reporting of security events. Source code analysis : Checks the code for security issues.

Encryption 69

Encryption Backups Architecture Risk 69

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Incident responders and managers alike need training before the event. See the Best Incident Response Tools and Software This updates a March 2015 article by Drew Robb 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.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Big data Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re a large enterprise, a penetration testing service could provide massive long-term benefits. SolarWinds SEM SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) is a comprehensive tool for managing business cybersecurity. Hiring a pentester is especially useful for first-time firewall audits.

Firewall 116

Firewall Firmware Software Risk 116

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Cloud security teams oversee virtual infrastructure and perform automated discovery. Network security specialists monitor traffic insights, while the incident response teams monitor security events. The strategy improves security posture while reducing configuration drift and vulnerabilities.

Data breaches 64

Data breaches Risk Threat Detection Software 64

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work? Certainly not.

Software 98

Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work? Certainly not.

Software 97

Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 97

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Regularly test, review, and update this strategy to ensure it’s ready for successful event management and recovery. Implementing these procedures secures your cloud environment against potential attacks and weaknesses. Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and simulated security incidents.

Architecture 105

Architecture DDOS Encryption Data breaches 105

eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. A good vulnerability scanning tool should allow you to plan scans or trigger them depending on events or situations.

Authentication 74

Authentication Penetration Testing Risk Software 74

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Audits can be performed continuously by a security operations center (SOC), a managed IT security service provider (MSSP), or a security information and event management (SIEM) system. DNS Server Audits DNS server audits require regular use and examination of log files for the DNS server and DNS requests.

DNS 116

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 116

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Address insecure APIs through these practices: Implement comprehensive security measures: Deploy rigorous authentication, authorization, input validation, and API security testing and monitoring on a continual basis. This increases the likelihood of security events and jeopardizes system integrity and confidentiality.

Risk 72

Risk Cloud Migration DDOS Encryption 72

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Configure real-time notifications for critical events such as firewall rule updates or system status changes to provide a timely reaction to possible threats or operational difficulties. Customize logging and alert settings to meet your individual network needs and security priorities.

Firewall 64

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 64