CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to method for providing remote users secure access to the corporate network.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. How should you defend yourself or your organization about this new malware variant?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 26, 2024

Automated security policies HP Adaptive Endpoint Management helps automate security updates from the cloud. When a cyberthreat is on the horizon, employees no longer have to wait until they are back on a corporate network—they can get the latest patches and upgrades from anywhere.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Companies must be acutely aware of ensuring employee compliance with both AI utilization and general security policies to ensure that private data or sensitive information is not inadvertently shared or leaked. Businesses must remind employees that these are not private or confidential when using chat AI tools.

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The Verge

APRIL 12, 2022

Filed March 4th in the famously patentholder-friendly Western District of Texas court, the four lawsuits claim that techniques fundamental to modern malware detection are based on patented technology — and that the company’s competitors are infringing on intellectual property rights with their implementation of network security software.

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Kitaboo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

With networks and infrastructures extending beyond the safe school walls nowadays, cyber-attack threats against educational institutions are on the rise. According to recent Microsoft Intelligence findings , education is the most targeted industry, with nearly 80% of malware encounters in the last 30 days. Installing Malware.

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CTOvision

MAY 2, 2014

When malware makes is into the enterprise, through gateways, guards or via tricky deception of your workforce, the code seeks to remain low-key. Hexis built HawkEye-G to observe data from throughout the enterprise- on devices, in networks and in servers, so that even sophisticated adversaries are detected. Read more on HawkEye-G Here.

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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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Network World

MAY 9, 2019

Cisco has added support for Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) to its million-plus ISR/ASR edge routers, in an effort to reinforce branch and core network malware protection at across the SD-WAN. Cisco last year added its Viptela SD-WAN technology to the IOS XE version 16.9.1 To read this article in full, please click here

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Galido

MARCH 18, 2020

“Endpoints” is a broader term used in network security. An endpoint is a device that’s connected to a network and allows two-way communication. Endpoint protection refers to endpoint security, which focuses on protecting computer networks that are bridged to corporate networks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. Traffic goes through filtering and security policies to ensure the user is only exposed to safe information. IT teams can also deploy compliance policies remotely, customizing traffic routing.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks Connected medical devices, also known as the Internet of Medical Things or IoMT, are revolutionizing healthcare, not only from an operational standpoint but related to patient care. But ransomware isn’t the only risk. Simplify operations.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Implement comprehensive security policies The foundation of good security is strong policies that are clearly communicated to all employees, especially remote staff spread across regions. Some key policies around access control, acceptable use, risk assessments, and incident response will prove invaluable.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

They may also provide a hacker with confidential information or access to the enterprise network. What effective travel policies can look like. Instead, effective travel policies and cybersecurity measures can help mitigate the security risks travel may pose. Take advantage of your travel business partners.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Most ransomware programs, once they’ve infected one computer, will proliferate across the network, and lock down the entire organisation’s IT environment. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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CTOvision

MARCH 20, 2017

Malware and other digital security threats are constantly evolving. As vulnerabilities are discovered in any type of software that accesses your company’s network, software creators will release new updates to patch those vulnerabilities. Avoid Using Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks. Train Your Employees in Digital Security Practices.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

With the web’s expanding attack surface and the proliferation of risks such as insider threats and malware, the gaps inherent in consumer browsers can’t be ignored. From the enterprise browser, you can see what data is associated with which applications and set rules and zero-trust policies for all your apps. Why does this matter?

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Galido

MARCH 15, 2019

Malware Attack. A malicious attack is a type of cyber-attack where malicious software is installed in your system and replicates itself across the network. The typical examples of malware include: Ransomware. This is a type of malware used by hackers to block access to the company’s data. Denial of Service (DoS) Attack.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Install malware protection software. Mobile malware used to be uncommon, but its popularity is growing. To counteract these and similar threats, companies should make sure that any device employees use to access the company’s network or records has malware protection installed. Update apps as soon as possible.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Anand Oswal, Senior Vice President and GM at cyber security leader Palo Alto Networks While mobile technology has been around for decades, the current generation, 5G, is increasingly being recognized for the exciting new benefits it brings to enterprises, SMBs, and public sector organizations. 5G is designed to go places.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 10, 2022

So, if cyber thieves place malware within a spreadsheet or a slide set at a remote site, the tunnel would protect and transport the malware without question. Instead of being a locked door, VPNs became an open backdoor for the attackers to sneak malware into the heart of the enterprise network.

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CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

In 2014, 71 percent of respondents’ networks were breached with 22 percent of them victimized six or more times. This is a significant increase from the preceding year, which saw 62 percent of respondents’ networks breached, with 16 percent of them victimized by six or more successful cyberattacks. Waking up to a new reality.

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TM Forum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While cybersecurity protects from any possible attacks on enterprise assets and employee/customer data of an organization sitting in cyberspace, the latter focuses more on protecting revenue from the risks of transactions running on these applications and networks. A graphic titled, Collaboration between cybersecurity and fraud team.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Implement network segmentation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2022

Once the malware establishes access, it compromises Active Directory user and administrator accounts. The malware uses Windows Task Scheduler to configure malicious Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to deploy ransomware. The actors leverage Windows scripting to deploy ransomware and to compromise additional hosts.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

It combines zero-trust network access (ZTNA) , data loss prevention tools , and remote browser isolation (RBI) to enable advanced threat protection and complete control over data — regardless of how users access and manage it. In both cases, the data never touches the corporate network. Lock the front door. Bar the exits.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2023

Indicators of compromise (IOCs) discovered on the agency's network showed that at least two threat actors, one of them being the Vietnamese XE Group, were responsible for the breach.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Often, when you’re working in hospitals and clinics, there’s a level of on-the-job training that you have to complete, such as ongoing learning, awareness of company policies and procedures, and interacting with and using systems on a hospital network. The answer, as it turns out, may not be as simple as first thought.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Today web gateways do much more than enforce regulatory compliance and HR policies. Like the threat landscape itself, web gateways have changed over the years.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In this article, we’re going to show you the exact steps you should take to layout an information security policy and plan of action for your small business. Not only are companies installing external firewalls to safeguard their networks, but they are adding an internal firewall as well to reduce the chances of insider attacks.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Install desktop and network firewalls and anti-spam email software. Like phishing, malware is a major security concern for businesses of all size. It is malicious software which enters your computer via infected drives, unreliable downloads and networks. Update software, OS, browsers and anti-malware with latest patches.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Network Security Talk to an expert to protect your cloud applications today.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Malvertising is increasingly being deployed by threat actors to spread malware, including ransomware and scams, and redirect users from legitimate websites to phishing and exploit kit–hosting sites. We also recommend external verification and validation of your security policies and proceedures to raise your defenses. Key trends: .

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CTOvision

JULY 30, 2016

28 July 2016--SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--RiskIQ, the leader in external threat management, today announced general availability for its Security Intelligence Services, a ground-breaking new product that uses the Internet itself as a detection system to automatically defend a network from cyber attacks. Bob Gourley. Email abuse.

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