CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. The Internet network is vulnerable as cybercriminals are lurking online, waiting to intercept loopholes for hacking systems. Your backed-up files might also be at risk of virus threats if not properly secured.

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

Philips recently disclosed 15 critical vulnerabilities and provided patches or workarounds to remediate the risk. Entities should minimize network exposure for all control system devices and review controls to confirm the systems aren’t accessible from the internet. Credit: Philips).

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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.

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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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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. Managing supply chain risk. VSA server breached.

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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. Perhaps most importantly, cloud security training should help employees understand the inherent risk of shadow IT. What is cloud security?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. To mitigate the risk, apply these updates immediately. CVE-2024-5910 risks admin account takeover due to authentication flaws that compromise critical data. to 17.1.2).

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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. A few days later, IT systems started malfunctioning with ransom messages following. Reconnaissance. Check Point.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

Some of these attacks are challenging to detect because they look like they could be the behavior of legitimate system administrators. They shouldn’t be connected to any networks because of the risk they still pose, despite attempted patches. Threat actors can use WFP to escalate their privileges on Windows.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. Since malicious activity often does not require all admin rights, this situation significantly increases the risk of a successful insider attack.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 12, 2023

The course will revolve around real-world system architectures, the threats and exploits that could result in a data breach , and the defense mechanisms that could be employed to protect a network. With this knowledge, learners will then exploit a live system to identify the risks of web applications that lack the necessary security.

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NopSec

OCTOBER 19, 2015

When I started my career as a penetration tester, the name of the game was all about breaching the external perimeter: finding open ports in the firewall, mapping ports and listening services, and trying to find vulnerabilities and available exploits to penetrate that layer of defense. How times have changed.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2023

A vulnerability scanner will look for known security flaws, and some even provide a risk rating to each device and vulnerability. Assessment: After the inventory has been completed, the patch management tool prioritizes the devices and software that should be patched first based on risk assessment.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Network control measures like firewalls, secure socket layer (SSL), and data loss prevention (DLP) tools sought to outmaneuver malicious code rather than directly combat it. While software developers faced no additional risk from malware during this time, trouble was lurking just around the corner. The Cloud Era. a trusted vendor.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

While front line defense mechanisms like firewalls, anti-theft, anti-spyware, etc. With data encryption, the risk is transferred from the data to the encryption keys, and hence safeguarding the encryption keys is pivotal to data protection. However, merely encrypting data is not sufficient.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Whether you specialize in SaaS, outsource your services or operate as a physical goods trader in the B2B sector, the risk of cybersecurity intrusions prevails. Firewall administration and maintenance. System administration and maintenance. Information security policies knowledge. Network security troubleshooting.

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NopSec

MARCH 16, 2020

As for vulnerability identification, there have been lately a flurry of high risk threat-related vulnerabilities affecting remote connectivity systems. Those are the high-risk vulnerabilities that you should patch with priority because they represent the most risk regardless of their CVSS score.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Web application firewall (WAF) – Due to its ability to differentiate legitimate traffic from malicious traffic, a WAF is one of the best ways to protect your web applications – like live chat features and shopping carts — from harmful threats. Companies often enforce employees who work remotely to use a VPN.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 24, 2017

BACK UP YOUR DATA Zеrо-dау еxрlоitѕ are a сhаllеngе for even the most vigilаnt system administrators. Prevention Reliable рrеvеntivе ѕесuritу рrасtiсеѕ are a muѕt.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

It could be a system administrator who has access to sensitive defense information and recently just met an attractive fitness influencer on social media (hello, Iran !). A compromised customer account might use business email compromise tactics to phish everyone in that customer’s circle.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. Haddix continues to provide his insights while serving as the Head of Security and Risk Management for Ubisoft. Also read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021. Denial-of-Suez attack.

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Errata Security

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Patches in those systems can destabilize systems and kill people, so these industries are risk averse. They prefer to mitigate the threat in other ways, such as with firewalls and air gaps. If CISA still has it in their recommendations for election systems, then CISA is wrong. Yes, this approach is controversial.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Patches in those systems can destabilize systems and kill people, so these industries are risk averse. They prefer to mitigate the threat in other ways, such as with firewalls and air gaps. If CISA still has it in their recommendations for election systems, then CISA is wrong. Yes, this approach is controversial.

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