Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. Zero Trust is a security framework that is better attuned to the modern era of sophisticated threats and interconnected systems.

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 22, 2023

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) are instrumental in ensuring seamless communication between software systems. Detecting and mitigating API abuse is critical to protect businesses and customers from data breaches, service disruptions, and compromised systems.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This new method doesn’t attempt to bar intruders from getting in, like firewalls do. Studying patterns is useful, especially if that intelligence can be fed into a machine-learning system to adapt to hackers’ tricks; however, it doesn’t capture the attackers. Subscribe now: Click Here!

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Exploiting this flaw allows threat actors to hijack legitimate user sessions, bypassing authentication protocols such as passwords and multi-factor authentication. Mandiant emphasized the need for organizations to rely on web application firewalls (WAF) and network appliances recording HTTP/S requests for detection.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 1, 2024

Also, more organizations are using cloud and hybrid environments, which cannot be secured by the usual firewalls and other conventional security tools. During the implementation phase, it is important to ascertain the configuration’s security, integrate it with the existing security system, and manage vulnerabilities carefully.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 22, 2024

These companies heavily rely on remote access services, which can be a significant attack vector due to insecure servers, inadequate security protocols, cloud misconfigurations, exposure of security infrastructure (such as routers and firewalls), and more. Change your vulnerability mindset to identify legacy vulnerability management systems.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

WordPress is an exceptionally popular content management system (CMS). Scan for malware Numerous WordPress breaches involve backdoors, enabling attackers to bypass authentication and quietly carry out malicious activities. Conclusion WordPress is an excellent content management system, but it is not without security vulnerabilities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Interconnectivity of gaming systems have physically transitioned from serial-based connectivity to Ethernet-based standards over the years, allowing potential hackers easier access to the gaming and/or corporate network. Read on for his thoughts on AI, zero trust, and more. What’s on your data dashboard as the most important metrics?

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

So here’s three things the nation can do to make it less vulnerable to cyber attacks: 1/ Implement 2-Factor Authentication. Basic: Implementing two-factor authentication is the simplest mitigation against credential theft. This can be done by configuring the internal Firewall on Internet facing application servers.

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Galido

AUGUST 30, 2019

Passwords & Authentication. Additionally, you can add another layer of protection with two-factor authentication. Be sure to have regular scans scheduled to keep your system clean. Similarly, a firewall is another effective layer of protection which all small business owners should use. Antivirus Software.

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Network World

AUGUST 12, 2024

Before Zscaler, our employees, vendors, suppliers, and customers had their own accounts in our identity management system. We worried about potential threats embedded in encrypted traffic, and performance was slow because traffic had to be routed through firewalls to the data center before users could access the resources they needed.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 20, 2024

The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another. Authentication. There’s the complexity of security in the organization. Password strategies.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research shows there are more than 9,000 exposed Virtual Network Computing (VNC) servers that are being used without authentication, some of which belong to organizations in critical infrastructure. VNC is a graphical desktop-sharing system that uses the Remote Frame Buffer (RFB) protocol to remotely control another machine.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. Technical controls Installing technical controls can allow for a more secure system, and anti-malware, anti-spam, and content filtering controls are a good start.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Palo Alto unveils latest release of virtual firewall series. Enterprise security company, Palo Alto Networks has announced the latest release of its virtual firewall series (VM-Series). DataDirect Networks combines IBM GPFS, Storage Fusion for HPC. DHS Awards MITRE 6 Million Renewal For Federal R&D Center. DDN Insider.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Within an office environment, workers have a number of protections, such as the company firewall and regularly updated infrastructure. A VPN can provide access to a remote company server, as well as other systems, tools, and software. Test your own system. Without these protections, remote staff can potentially be vulnerable.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 27, 2022

However, employees working outside the corporate firewall and other network protections pose some big security challenges, especially for large enterprises. CIOs and CSOs still have to ensure that employees outside of the corporate firewall can do their work securely. IT admins cannot secure assets that they can’t see.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Even if a territory is owned by your home country, the native business tax and data protection systems must be understood and abided by. If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The malicious documents employed in this campaign used job postings from leading defense contractors as lures and installed a data gathering implant on a victim's system. This campaign utilized compromised infrastructure from multiple countries to host its command and control (C2) infrastructure and distribute implants to a victim's system.".

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Galido

MAY 30, 2019

Network segmentation helps to improve data security and reduces the chances of breaches resulting from compromised systems. Information falling under personally identifiable information include the primary account number (PAN), cardholder name, service code, expiration date, and other sensitive card authentication data.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

The advisory notes that malicious threat actors often exploit poor security configurations, weak controls, and other faulty cyber hygiene practices in order to gain initial access to a victim's system. Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. MFA, particularly for remote desktop access, can help prevent account takeovers.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From the letter: "We are writing today to inform you of a recent IT system incident that impacted certain Callaway, Odyssey, Ogio and Callaway Golf Preowned customers. What Happened: Recently, we identified unusual system activity on or around August 1, 2023. Please see below for information on how we responded.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We invest in firewalls, two-factor authentication systems, and lots and lots of training for everyone in the company. I think that we all realize that cyberattacks have increased during the pandemic as a rush by businesses to digitize services and provide their employees with remote access has made their systems more vulnerable.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Back then, much of the cybersecurity discussion might have been around strengthening passwords, updating anti-virus software, and maybe deploying the latest firewalls to protect the enterprise perimeter. But it was nothing like the challenges security leaders and teams are now facing.

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CTOvision

JUNE 12, 2014

We’re not done yet, though – badges for physical access, PKI, USB keys, SmartCards, soft certs, biometrics, Network Access Control, firewalls, IPS/IDS, SIEM … I could go on and on. It’s much easier to use biometrics or a SmartCard to identify yourself to a system or application. Userids and passwords are almost free.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. Instead of building a secure system, The Home Depot failed to protect consumers and put their data at risk. The Home Depot data breach and agreement.

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KineticData

MARCH 20, 2024

Ensuring unique authentication credentials and provisioning separate databases for each tenant creates the foundation for a secure, isolated environment. RBAC ensures that the principle of least privilege is applied across the database environment, contributing to a more secure and manageable multi-tenant system.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Taidoor is installed on a target’s system as a service dynamic link library (DLL) and is comprised of two files. Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. The first file is a loader, which is started as a service.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

This might involve technological solutions, like firewalls or encryption, or policy-based solutions, such as enhanced training and stricter access controls. Automated risk assessments, for instance, can scan an organization's systems and identify vulnerabilities with minimal human intervention.

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Linux Academy

MAY 31, 2019

This included installing operating system updates, NTP servers, DNS servers, static IPs, audit log options, anti-virus, etc. For network devices, we should consider using RADIUS/TACACS+ for authentication purposes, not a shared user account. .” SCAP is a protocol used to scan for security configurations on systems.

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Dataconomy

MAY 5, 2023

IoT protocols 101: The essential guide to choosing the right option Types of security risks in IoT devices The following are some of the security risks associated with IoT devices: Weak authentication and authorization mechanisms: Many IoT devices use weak or default passwords, making them easy targets for cyber-attacks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

When a user tries to access a service, the system compares the password they enter to the encrypted version it holds. In addition to hashing, many systems also use a process called "salting" to enhance the security of password encryption further. Access is granted only if the two match. Why is password encryption necessary?

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 4, 2024

Furthermore, if the operating system pattern is Linux Oracle Enterprise, the architect would use that pattern first in its design unless technical constraints made the consumption of this pattern suboptimal to accomplish the solution’s goal.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Ensure systems have the latest security updates. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations that is configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Maintain up-to-date antivirus signatures and engines.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

The attackers then mishandle this well-known adversary simulation tool to harvest information about the operating system, exfiltrate data, and locate directories and services with weak access control settings. It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

They often feel that using a company-provided laptop linked to the corporate security system is sufficient. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Fully utilize firewall capabilities. Be vigilant about duplicate accounts of people you know.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 15, 2021

This article by Joshua Fox outlines how and when to use each of the various types of firewalls offered by AWS. The popular open source cryptography library known as Bouncy Castle has uncovered a severe authentication bypass vulnerability. Operating Systems/Applications. Who else knew that HAProxy could route SSH connections ?

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