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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO Business Intelligence

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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We Need A National Cybersecurity Strategy That Everyone Can Implement

CTOvision

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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Technology News and Hot Topics

CTOvision

While the most important driver in today’s business atmosphere may be increased technology innovation, a new study indicates that IT professionals worry leadership is not doing enough to adopt … Read more on Midsize Insider. Palo Alto unveils latest release of virtual firewall series.

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China's 'Volt Typhoon' Targeting U.S. Infrastructure, Microsoft Warns

SecureWorld News

According to the Microsoft Threat Intelligence announcement , Volt Typhoon gains initial access to targeted organizations through internet-facing security devices, specifically Fortinet FortiGuard firewalls. Their goal would be to preempt and disable any U.S. effort to aid or defend Taiwan."

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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Secure personal identifiable information (PII)/patient health information (PHI) at collection points and encrypt the data at rest and in transit by using technologies such as Transport Layer Security (TPS). With the benefits McGuffin discussed when it comes to using manually operated ransomware, it's no surprise to see North Korea using it.

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Time To Spread The Word on Internet of Things Dangers: Read what FBI and DHS Cyber Centers Need Us All To Know

CTOvision

The UPnP describes the process when a device remotely connects and communicates on a network automatically without authentication. Any default passwords should be changed as soon as possible, and the wireless network should have a strong password and firewall.

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VMworld 2014 Day 2 Keynote

Scott Lowe

Ben Fathi, CTO of VMware, takes the stage to start the keynote, and goes through a recap of yesterday’s announcements: EVO and EVO:RAIL, vCloud Air rebranding and the availability of new services, VMware Integrated OpenStack (VIO), and new product versions (vCloud Suite 5.8, betas of vSphere and VSAN). .”

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