How to safely erase data under Windows
Bitlocker and self-encrypting hard drives can make it easier to erase data so that it cannot be recovered. This is how the “crypto-erase” method works. READ MORE HERE…
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IoT roundup: Security holes abound, GE Digital makes noise and more
This week, we look at IoT security holes — both usual and unusual — an IIoT player makes a move, and mergers and partnerships worth noting. READ MORE HERE…
This Week in Security News: Fake Apps on iOS and Google Play and Social Media Security Issues
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about the evolution of EDR to XDR (and why your CISO should care), stock trading app attacks and fake gambling apps. Also, read about how Instagram…
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Cisco: 13 IOS, IOS XE security flaws you should patch now
Cisco this week warned its IOS and IOS XE customers of 13 vulnerabilities in the operating system software they should patch as soon as possible.All of the vulnerabilities – revealed in the company’s semiannual IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundle – have a security impact rating (SIR) of “high”. Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to, conduct a command injection attack on, or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device, Cisco stated. “How to determine if Wi-Fi 6 is right for you”
Two of the vulnerabilities affect both Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software. Two others affect Cisco IOS Software, and eight of the vulnerabilities affect Cisco IOS XE Software. The final one affects the Cisco IOx application environment. Cisco has confirmed that none of the vulnerabilities affect Cisco IOS XR Software or Cisco NX-OS Software. Cisco has released software updates that address these problems.To read this article in full, please click here READ MORE HERE…
How to move users to the Outlook app with Intune
Microsoft is turning off basic authentication, so it’s wise to move mobile users to the Outlook app to better protect them from attackers. READ MORE HERE…
Why Should CISOs Care About XDR?
We have been collectively saying in our industry for the last 15-20 years that a layered approach to your security stack is a “best practice,” but as with all best practices, these are ideals rather than reality for so many charged with protecting their organizations. The vast majority of CISOs are saddled with legacy operating…
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This Week in Security News: Magecart Attacks and Is Your Smart TV Spying on You?
Welcome to our weekly roundup, where we share what you need to know about the cybersecurity news and events that happened over the past few days. This week, learn about Magecart attacks and the security implications of PSD2. Also, read about how your smart TV might be leaking your data to the likes of Facebook,…
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Beyond The Standard CISO Cloud Security Guide
Verizon recently released a 5 step process for evaluating cloud security products and services to inform purchase decisions. That’s a fantastic tool for buyers to have. This is especially helpful because cloud discussions are almost always driven by business objectives to satisfy a cost and or productivity problem. The CISO has to come in and…
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There She Breaches! Watch Out For Your Identity Data!
Data breaches keep on coming. Here’s what you can do to stay ahead of the hackers Money makes the world go around. It’s the glue that holds our society together and the engine that drives our economy. But it’s also coveted by a growing global population of highly resourceful and determined cyber-criminals. They’re out to…
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How to monitor Windows to prevent credential theft attacks
Attackers are now enabling WDigest credential caching to allow them to harvest credentials. Here’s how to spot it. READ MORE HERE…