The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The new rules are designed to enhance a firm’s risk management and data protection capabilities. AdviserCyber’s suite of services includes: •Risk Assessment & Management: Comprehensive evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in order to help RIAs make risk-informed decisions.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses.

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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

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

These disputed vulnerabilities merit tracking either through a vulnerability management tool or risk management program. To further reduce the risk of exposure, use multiple vulnerability scanning tools and penetration tests to validate the potential risk of discovered vulnerabilities or to discover additional potential issues.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

The CrowdStrike incident emphasizes the risks inherent in rapid software development cycles and the importance of robust testing protocols. The Counterpunch Faced with a barrage of criticism and legal action, CrowdStrike has mounted a vigorous defense. CrowdStrike Outage: A Watershed Moment for Cybersecurity?

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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

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Small business owners tend to adopt Tinyproxy and also tend to use part-time IT resources which potentially threatens related supply chains with third-party risk. will contain the security fix, but the fix can be pulled from GitHub and manually applied for at-risk deployments exposed to the internet.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By analyzing vast amounts of data in real time, AI systems can identify potential threats and mitigate risks more efficiently than traditional methods. This allows organizations to stay ahead of cyber threats, enabling proactive defenses and reducing response times.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Why Prioritizing Isnt Enough: The Critical Role of Validation in Exposure Management In cybersecurity, it’s critical to understand your risk. Yet these loud vulnerabilities might not even apply to their environment, while lesser-known threats that do pose a risk could go undetected. How are you mobilizing on those insights?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. CyCognito is committed to exposing shadow risk and bringing advanced threats into view.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Physical Access Systems Cybersecurity risk management vendor OTORIO presented research on physical access systems — like keycard readers — at the 2023 Black Hat Europe conference in December. Physical access systems are designed to increase building security by requiring a badge or key fob for entry.

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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. Conduct rigorous security audits, looking for flaws, potential entry points, and adherence to company regulations.

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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 23, 2023

And older vulnerabilities continue to be hit by threat actors, underscoring the need for effective, risk-based patch and vulnerability management. The lesson: don’t forget about the basics of security in the midst of patching. SolarWinds fixed eight flaws with a high severity rating that could allow system control.

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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

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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Secure Communication Channels: When sending sensitive data outside of the company network, use encrypted communication tools (such as secure email and messaging applications). Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

The comprehensive evaluation detects flaws in the organization’s architecture and makes precise recommendations to strengthen defenses and boost future capabilities. Secure remote access: Employ VPNs to encrypt communications, ensuring secure and private remote access to your network.

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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

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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Even a robust IT or security department will find certain tasks or projects beyond their capabilities. But ignoring issues that you lack the time or expertise for can risk operational failure or security incidents. In smaller companies, the issues become even more profound.

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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. An MSP knows that if they betray their customer’s trust, they risk having their reputation actively attacked by the burned customer. How Do MSPs Work?

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Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 98

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

With over 60 billion devices connected to the internet and rising cyber-attacks, businesses, governments, and individuals are at risk more than ever before. AI-Driven Attacks: Attackers now use AI to create malware that can adapt and evolve, making traditional security defenses less effective. Current Trends in Cybersecurity 1.

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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. An MSP knows that if they betray their customer’s trust, they risk having their reputation actively attacked by the burned customer. How Do MSPs Work?

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Software Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Risk 97

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Strengthens security posture: Improves overall cloud security posture by reducing risks and vulnerabilities to ensure long-term protection. Incorporates security measures: Enforces IAM and RBAC, which regulate access and reduce the risk of unauthorized exposure.

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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. The prioritization process may also consider relevant remediation methods such as patching, configuration modifications, or implementing security best practices.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Finally, deploy the firewall and perform regular monitoring and maintenance to provide an ideal security posture and effective network protection. Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above.

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Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 63

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations that manage their own servers will need to isolate, harden, maintain, and audit DNS servers the same as they would any other high-risk server managing sensitive information. Attackers regularly target DNS servers and services which categorizes DNS servers as high risk, high value, and high likelihood for attack.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

Cybersecurity professionals are already grappling with the risks of supply chain attacks, and these tariffs add another layer of complexity. Taking another perspective on new risks, maybe a U.S. We are about to experience a 'load test' of sorts on our economy in ways that even trained and experienced economists dare not speculate."

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