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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

This situation demands immediate action to mitigate damage and restore security. WordPress is an exceptionally popular content management system (CMS). While the WordPress Core is generally secure, thanks to frequent security updates, hackers can often easily exploit third-party plugins and themes.

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CTOvision

JUNE 12, 2014

Why does security have to be so onerous? Is this password secure enough: Mxyzptlk? Now that’s secure – good luck remembering it! We’ve migrated to a userid-password society; as we’ve added layers of security, we password-protect each layer: PC (and now device), network, enclave, application, database, and storage (encryption).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

One such recent incident that has captured the attention of security professionals is the exploitation of a critical vulnerability known as "Citrix Bleed"—raising concerns among organizations globally and prompting urgent action and vigilance. They should also test the patches in a staging environment before deploying them in production.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But it was nothing like the challenges security leaders and teams are now facing. 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. A better term might be more secure access.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With the CSO50 Conference + Awards coming to the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona, October 2-4, we asked Bill Tsoukatos, Information Technology Director at Fort McDowell Enterprises, which owns the resort, to tell us what it’s like to manage IT security at a casino property.

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Linux Academy

MAY 31, 2019

This week, we’re discussing secure configurations, and why they matter. Our friends at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) listed “Secure Configurations” as the No. 5 most important security control on this year’s Top 20 hit list. Of course, I need to securely configure my devices.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries. They often feel that using a company-provided laptop linked to the corporate security system is sufficient. As a result, they might not take enough measures to secure their other home devices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 20, 2024

Every IT and security leader and worker. 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. Unfortunately, not.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

All of these APIs have one thing in common: they need to be secure. Unfortunately, many devs and ops engineers don't view API security as a priority - and that's a mistake. In this blog post, we'll explore why API security is so important, and how you can make sure you're doing it right. Or something else entirely.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

What you don’t do may be the most important thing Image Credit: Cigac Semiárido CIOs send a great deal of our time trying to secure the company’s networks. We invest in firewalls, two-factor authentication systems, and lots and lots of training for everyone in the company. Companies can avoid 99.9%

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Securing your IoT environment. But what about securing this technology and the data flow coming from an army of Internet of Things environments? However, along with the opportunity from these devices comes increased risk and possible vulnerabilities when the proper security measures are not put in place.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In a few months we’ll have a new Administration in Washington and a chance to update our national security policies. Click on any cybersecurity initiative you desire and you’ll find comprehensive strategies developed by smart security experts. Junaid Islam. Apart from the top 0.1% 3/ Lockdown Servers.

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Linux Academy

JUNE 26, 2019

In today’s interconnected world, data security has never been more important. By training your IT staff to keep your systems secure, you can prevent harmful or costly data breaches. If your organization handles either of these sensitive data types, you must follow guidelines to keep your systems secure.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Steps for Performing a Cyber Security Assessment - Information Technology Blog. In every company’s risk management strategy, it is crucial that cyber-security risk assessment performed right; otherwise, the level of vulnerability to potential threat would be significantly high.

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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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KineticData

MARCH 20, 2024

This article delves into these challenges, focusing on strategies to ensure security, scalability, and performance in shared environments. Conversely, single-tenant services provide an isolated environment for each tenant, enhancing security and customization capabilities. Moreover, it significantly enhances security posture.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

alerted customers to the incident, disabling security questions and forcing them to take a mulligan on their passwords—requiring a reset of passwords for all accounts. 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.

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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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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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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). Cloudera CTO on Big Data analytics and security risks. DataDirect Networks combines IBM GPFS, Storage Fusion for HPC. DDN Insider.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

In reality, their perceived lower level of security makes them attractive targets to malicious actors. Additionally, nonprofits must be aware of the risks posed by inadequate security in third-party services they use, such as fundraising platforms and email services.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity and MSSPs have become an integral part of every organization’s security posture. They offer a range of services, from security monitoring and incident response to vulnerability management and penetration testing. Let’s find out!

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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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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. This is one of the most commonly found poor security practices.

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Galido

MAY 30, 2019

The first step to determining the scope of your Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is segmenting your data networks. Network segmentation helps to improve data security and reduces the chances of breaches resulting from compromised systems. What You Should Know About PCI DSS Network Segmentation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The diversification of payment methods and gradual increase in the volume of online transactions have cast a spotlight on the need for payment security compliance within the airline industry. With the new, recently onboarded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0, she wonders. Well not exactly. The PCI DSS v4.0,

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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. These security checks often fail to identify black hat schemes, though. Of course, good old vigilance won't go amiss.

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Dataconomy

MAY 5, 2023

IoT device security has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent years, as more and more devices become connected to the internet. The vulnerability of IoT devices to cyber-attacks and data breaches has made their security a top priority for individuals, organizations, and governments around the world.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. Of the $17.5

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding cyber resilience Cyber resilience goes far beyond just having robust security measures in place; it's a comprehensive framework of an organization's capability to anticipate, respond to, and recover from cyber threats and attacks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. Password encryption is the process of converting a password into a scrambled, unreadable form (also known as "hashing" ) so that it can be securely stored and transmitted.

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Galido

JUNE 6, 2016

In today’s technologically advanced world, it is more important than ever to keep your information safe and secure. Follow these easy tips to secure all of your accounts and keep would-be information thieves at bay. Follow these easy tips to secure all of your accounts and keep would-be information thieves at bay.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just detected a new cyber threat from North Korea. 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. Keep operating system patches up-to-date.

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Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It also complicates many aspects of data security for any enterprises doing business across the Atlantic Ocean. This recent ruling highlights the value of having a strong security partner shepherding your enterprise through these types of perturbations. I work in the product marketing group within Dell Security.

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