Malwarebytes

MAY 13, 2021

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2024

AirDrop hashing is weaksauce: Chinese citizens using peer-to-peer wireless comms “must be identified.” The post China Cracks Apple Private Protocol — AirDrop Pwned appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

Along with six older vulnerabilities , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability in multiple Ruckus wireless products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This vulnerability reportedly impacts Ruckus ZoneDirector, SmartZone, and Solo Aps with Ruckus Wireless Admin panels version 10.4

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is an important component of network security and represents the third generation of firewall technology. NGFWs provide capabilities beyond that of a traditional, stateful firewall , including cloud-delivered threat intelligence , integrated intrusion prevention , and application awareness and control.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

FortiGate Network Firewall. Fortinet delivers FortiGate Network Firewalls that are right sized for small businesses to deliver easy-to-use enterprise-level security, good price-to-performance, and offer centralized cloud management that integrates into the larger Fortinet Security Fabric as the business grows. Key Differentiators.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 30, 2024

A new report by NetRise analyzes the software composition, vulnerabilities, and non-CVE risks present in corporate network equipment—routers, switches, firewalls, VPN gateways, and wireless access points.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to standard firewalls , features in UTMs often include intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) , secure web gateways , secure email gateways , remote access , routing and WAN connectivity. Some vendors have ditched the UTM label and prefer to call their tools next-generation firewalls (NGFW). URL filtering.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. Better network security access controls can improve security and decrease cost and risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

Next-generation firewalls NGFW Fortinet Palo Alto Networks. Web application firewall WAF Akamai Imperva. The Tel Aviv-based vendor focuses on cyber risk analytics and cloud security software to give network administrators more robust visibility into threats. Microsegmentation solutions - Palo Alto Networks Cisco.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

The basic elements of a fundamental network include: Network equipment: Controls data flow between devices and commonly includes physical and virtual switches, wired or wireless routers, modems, and hubs. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In an example from last year, lack of risk-based adoption of cloud software and lack of controls to prevent access to ICS networks caused service disruption at a US drinking water treatment facility, where cyber-attack via poorly controlled cloud software (desktop sharing) had increased sodium hydroxide levels in drinking water [v].

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

IDS and IPS solutions help fill in the gaps between endpoint protection , firewalls , and other parts of the security stack. Even the smallest organizations know that they should implement firewalls and endpoint protection solutions. This equipment usually cannot be protected by antivirus solutions or device-specific firewalls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

This includes all approved wireless networks. Firewalls should be implemented between any wireless networks and the organization’s internal network. Firewall configurations should be implemented to restrict connections between untrusted networks and any systems in the protected information environment to only what is necessary.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2023

These devices clearly are not compliant with the BOD 23-02 directive released in June by the US CISA with the objective of mitigating the risks associated with remotely accessible management interfaces. ” states CISA. ” states CISA. ” reads the analysis published by Censys.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article looks at the top IoT security solutions, current commercial features, associated risks, and considerations for organizations choosing an IoT vendor. IoT Device Risks and Vulnerabilities IoT Security: Not Going Away. Read more : Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

11.1 – Wireless Network Tests and Identification of Rogue Access Points Implement processes to test for the presence of wireless access points (802.11), and detect and identify all authorized and unauthorized wireless access points on a quarterly basis. This is to ensure that rogue wireless networks are not present.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Organizations and end users need prompt patching and thorough security policies to protect systems and data from high-risk vulnerabilities. The problem: D-Link’s DAP-2310 Wireless Access Point vulnerability known as “BouncyPufferfish” allows for unauthenticated remote code execution.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2023

A pioneer in wireless networking, Aruba now offers infrastructure services as software from the public or private cloud to enable secure connectivity for a wide range of devices including mobile and IoT. The company also maintains an extensive list of third party integrations (firewalls, SIEMs, MDM/EMM, Network Access Devices, etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2022

Launched in 2002 and specializing in wireless networking , Aruba Networks’ success led to its acquisition by Hewlett-Packard in 2015. EdgeConnect Enterprise critically comes with firewall , segmentation , and application control capabilities. Features: Barracuda CloudGen Firewall and Secure SD-WAN.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. Use a Firewall A firewall can help protect your computer from attacks by blocking incoming connections that are not authorized. Otherwise, you risk having your traffic snooped on or your IP address exposed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Every device you use, the app you download, the bit of information you share, or the message you open comes with a certain amount of risk. Hardening the human firewall. Being savvy about wireless. In our digital age, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Owning your line presence. Locking down your login.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In a basic setup, two or more computers are linked through wired or wireless connections, allowing for data exchange across short or long distances. Data Transmission Methods Data in networks is transmitted either via wired or wireless mediums. Wireless networks use radio waves, allowing devices to connect without cables.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 12, 2023

This vulnerability management policy defines the requirements for the [eSecurity Planet] IT and security teams to protect company resources from unacceptable risk from unknown and known vulnerabilities. Broader is always better to control risks, but can be more costly.] Vulnerability Management Policy & Procedure A.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

Use an easy to maintain blocklist or firewall. Use WPA2 or WPA3 (if available) encryption on Wireless routers. We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Then, click on the toggle next to the Remote Desktop option to turn it off.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As hackers grow more sophisticated, understanding the risks and how to mitigate them is more important than ever. It distributes control functions across multiple controllers, reducing the risk of a single point of failure. Industrial networks include wired and wireless technologies such as Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Even if there’s a firewall enabled, it won’t block outgoing TCP connections. A poisoned payload is sent to the targeted device through a wireless connection such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, or LTE, and gets executed. The target becomes the server, and the attacker is the client. trojans) and the TCP connection to execute code remotely.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

When your data is exposed, you are more vulnerable to serious security risks. This can be done by intercepting the wireless signals between a Wi-Fi access point and a device or using software tools to crack the encryption to secure the Wi-Fi network. Enable the firewall and use antivirus software regularly.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2021

This NAC tool is built to enforce adaptive policies for wireless, wired or VPN accessed devices based on in-depth contextual analysis. Genians provides visibility of all IP-enabled devices, whether wired, wireless or virtual, ensuring they conform to enterprise security and compliance. How to choose a NAC solution.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Being aware of potential risks empowers you to recognize and avoid them effectively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

As a risk-based response to the continuous, and varied assaults on our systems by criminals, the PCI DSS standard requires a minimum of 20 technical scans per full year for merchants, and 21 for third-party service providers (TPSPs) The table below lists them. Question #2 Quarterly Wireless scans 11.1 Since Requirement 3.1.b

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NopSec

MARCH 6, 2019

Since our last week’s post, security firm Cloudflare has detailed how they developed and deployed a Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule to detect those attackers. Affected Products Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall versions prior to 1.2.2.1 Cisco RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router versions prior to 1.0.3.45

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

These are the most common types of vulnerability assessments: Network vulnerability assessment: This focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in a network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and security tools such as firewalls. To do that properly, you need to know where your biggest risks are and your most valuable assets.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption can also be found incorporated into a variety of network security and cloud security solutions, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), password managers , virtual private networks (VPN), and web application firewalls (WAF).

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 17, 2023

More than 1,500 organizations worldwide use OPSWAT products to minimize risk of compromise, including 98% of US nuclear power facilities. It creates these profiles by pulling information from in-line network devices (firewalls, wireless routers, etc.), existing identity access management tools (Active Directory, etc.),

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