Category: Security Boulevard

EDR vs MDR vs XDR

In the realm of security measures within the digital expanse, we recurrently stumble upon designations, namely, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), MDR (Managed Detection and Response), and XDR (Extended Detection and Response). These abbreviations express singular methodologies fashioned to augment…

What is a risk control matrix?

Audit and compliance professionals need many tools to do their jobs well, and perhaps none is as important — and useful — as a risk control matrix.  A risk control matrix illuminates the relationship between the risks and controls at…

Qualys Unveils Risk Management Platform

Qualys’ Enterprise TruRisk platform aggregates signals from a wide range of disparate sources to measure and score risks. The post Qualys Unveils Risk Management Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…

How to Safeguard EV Charging Stations From Cyberattacks

The increase in electric vehicles also presents a rising threat of cyberattacks targeting EV charging stations. The post How to Safeguard EV Charging Stations From Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Palo Alto Networks Adds Cloud Management Service

Palo Alto Networks’ Strata Cloud Manager thwarts cyberattacks, configures platforms and predicts cybersecurity issues. The post Palo Alto Networks Adds Cloud Management Service appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…

Internet-of-Things (IoT) Security Best Practices

Undеrstanding thе IoT еcosystеm hеlps organizations dеsign and implеmеnt scalablе and sеcurе solutions for rеal-world applications and usе casеs. The post Internet-of-Things (IoT) Security Best Practices appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Firefox and Chrome Updates Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Mozilla and Google have recently released important security updates for their web browsers, Firefox and Chrome. These updates include patches for several vulnerabilities, including some potentially harmful memory safety bugs. First, let’s talk about Firefox. Mozilla unveiled Firefox version 119,…

NextGen’s Vulnerability: Protecting Healthcare Data

In the realm of healthcare, the security and integrity of patient data are paramount. However, a recent discovery has shed light on a critical vulnerability within Mirth Connect, an open-source data integration platform by NextGen HealthCare. NextGen’s vulnerability, identified as…

Social Media and SMS Toll Fraud

SMS Toll Fraud Alert: Empowering Social Media Companies to Recover Millions in Stolen Revenue SMS toll fraud is putting a severe financial burden on social media businesses, as cybercriminals exploit this communication channel for illegal financial gain. Businesses can foil…

Microsoft Pushes MFA Adoption Via Conditional Policies

Microsoft is taking another step in its aggressive campaign to get enterprises to adopt multifactor authentication (MFA) by rolling out Conditional Access policies requiring the tool for system administrator access into Entra and other cloud environments. The vendor, which in…

Hackers Exploit Atlassian Flaw in Cerber Ransomware Attacks

Multiple threat actors are descending on on-premises Atlassian Confluence software to exploit a critical vulnerability that was detailed and patched last week. Threat intelligence researchers from cybersecurity firms Rapid7 and GreyNoise this week reported that over the weekend, they tracked…

Daniel Stori’s ‘When Artificial Intelligence Meets git’

<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://turnoff.us/geek/when-ai-meets-git/”> <img alt=”” height=”565″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/294ca8d7-ac2e-4d5c-8dbc-f8b6e54775b3/image-asset.png?format=1000w” width=”840″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the webcomic talent of the inimitable Daniel Stori at Turnoff.US. Permalink The post Daniel Stori’s ‘When Artificial Intelligence Meets git’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…

5 ways to improve your GraphQL hacking skills

Explore five ways that you can improve your GraphQL hacking skills, and learn how to practice your newly found skills in a safe way. The post 5 ways to improve your GraphQL hacking skills appeared first on Dana Epp’s Blog.…

Why Policy-as-Code is the Best Way to Streamline Authorization

A Styra survey found that policy-as-code is vital for organizations’ preventative security and compliance objectives. The post Why Policy-as-Code is the Best Way to Streamline Authorization appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…

Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Cakemail

In this article, we are going to give … The post Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Cakemail appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Cakemail appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

How to Select the Right Cyber Risk Management Services

As organizations recognize the importance of cyber risk management, the challenge of selecting the right cyber risk management services for the company comes. An efficient cyber risk management program can help organizations to protect their critical assets and data from…

New SEC Disclosure Rules Demand Better CISO Communication

The SEC’s charges against SolarWinds and its CISO follow a new set of rules that put greater responsibility on organizations’ leadership. The post New SEC Disclosure Rules Demand Better CISO Communication appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Moving Beyond CVSS Scores for Vulnerability Prioritization

Since 2016, new vulnerabilities reported each year have nearly tripled. With the increasing number of discovered vulnerabilities, organizations need to prioritize which of them need immediate attention. However, the task of prioritizing vulnerabilities for patching can be challenging, as it…

Winter Vivern’s Roundcube Zero-Day Exploits

In a recent cybersecurity development, an elusive threat actor named Winter Vivern aimed its sights at the popular Roundcube webmail software, successfully exploiting a zero-day vulnerability on October 11th. This breach allowed unauthorized access to sensitive email messages, causing alarm…

NSFOCUS WAF Running Modes

NSFOCUS WAF supports multiple running modes. You can modify the running mode based on the network topology. Deployment Topology Deployment Topology can be set to In-Path, Out-of-Path, Reverse Proxy, Mirroring or Plugin-enabled. Mode Configuration Mode Configuration can be set to…

A major cyber attack: $3.5 Trillion Loss can occur!

In our increasingly interconnected world, cyberattacks pose a serious concern, and the potential financial damage of these attacks is more surprising now than in the past. An Economic Times Report claims that a major cyber attack might cost the world…

Decoupled SIEM: Brilliant or Stupid?

Frankly, not sure why I am writing this, I get a sense that this esoteric topic is of interest to a very small number of people. But hey … LinkedIn made me do it 🙂 And many of those few people are…

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Doctor’s Office’

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD! Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Doctor’s Office’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s…

Cyera Adds Automated Remediation Capability to DSPM Platform

Cyera’s data security platform now includes the ability to employ tags to automatically apply cybersecurity policies to protect data. The post Cyera Adds Automated Remediation Capability to DSPM Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…

Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Adobe Marketo

Adobe Marketo is a marketing automation software acquired … The post Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Adobe Marketo appeared first on EasyDMARC. The post Configuration of SPF and DKIM for Adobe Marketo appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…

Gaining Security and Flexibility With Private 5G

Private 5G is considered a safer alternative to Wi-Fi and public mobile networks and is the preferred network backbone for business-critical apps. The post Gaining Security and Flexibility With Private 5G appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…

Data Breaches in October 2023 – Infographic

A data breach is a security incident where sensitive data is accessed, used, or disclosed without the permission of the data subject. Data breaches can occur in organizations of all sizes and industries, and can have a significant impact on…

HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Ensuring Data Security and Compliance

While both HITRUST and HIPAA have substantial relevance in ensuring data security in the healthcare sector, they are very different standards. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a federal law, whereas HITRUST is a…

Apono Success Stories: Rho

Rho is an all-in-one finance platform that offers fully automated solutions for accounts payable, cards, expense management, and treasury. The Challenge: Flexible just-in-time access done right Rho operates in a market that is strongly regulated, and they were looking for…

Eclypsium Platform Datasheet

Most organizations implicitly trust the foundational layers of their IT infrastructure—a fact that makes low-level exploits especially desirable targets for attackers. The Eclypsium supply chain security platform equips organizations to continuously monitor and remediate the critical low-level components of their…

Cyber Threat Intelligence Frameworks: What You Need to Know

CTI represents a proactive and strategic approach to cybersecurity, providing organizations with the insights needed to identify and combat potential cyber threats. These CTI frameworks are evolving, adapting to the changing threat landscape and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance their…

Microsoft to Ramp AI and Automation in Security Overhaul

Microsoft, which saw a Chinese threat group hack into its M365 cloud platform and steal hundreds of thousands of government and corporate emails, is saying it will use AI and automation technologies to improve and accelerate cybersecurity protections in its…

Machine Identity 101

Machines are eating the world. Or is it software? No wait, it’s AI. In someways, it will likely be none, neither or all. I don’t think any will make us all extinct, yet automation, the use of machines and services…

How Smart SOAR Integrations are Built

One of the most common reasons that SOAR users leave their existing solution and work with D3 is because of integration maintenance. In other SOAR tools, the out-of-box integrations leave the user with a lot of issues to resolve, either…

Choosing the Right PDU for Your Data Center

A Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is a device that distributes electric power to various equipment in a data center. A PDU can have multiple functions, such as power filtering, load balancing, remote monitoring and control, and environmental sensing. PDUs are…

A10 Expands AI-Driven Security Strategy to Battle DDoS Attacks

A10 Networks is building out a security strategy that leverages AI and machine-learning techniques to help enterprises protect themselves against the growing threat of increasingly sophisticated distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. The company this week expanded its A10 Defend portfolio with…

AI Safety: 28 Nations+EU Agree to Test in Turing’s Huts

Foo, bar, Bletchley—declaration signed at UK’s AI Safety Summit: Not much substance, but unity is impressive. The post AI Safety: 28 Nations+EU Agree to Test in Turing’s Huts appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…

SlashNext: ChatGPT Led to a 1,265% Jump in Phishing Attacks

In the first months after OpenAI in November 2022 released its ChatGPT chatbot, security researchers warned that the wildly popular generative AI technology could be used by cybercriminals for their nefarious efforts, including phishing and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns.…

The Role of AI in Business Email Security

Email security poses unique difficulties, but artificial intelligence (AI) can help in addressing some of these challenges. The post The Role of AI in Business Email Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…

Tis the Season for Denial of Inventory Attacks

From online retailers preparing to meet the surge in holiday traffic to shopper bots strategically amassing private goodie bags, ’tis the season for denial of inventory, a disturbing cyber threat looking to prey on heightened spending and online shopping. As…

The SEC and SolarWinds’ CISO: A Wake-Up Call

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a landmark lawsuit against SolarWinds and its CISO for securities fraud. The post The SEC and SolarWinds’ CISO: A Wake-Up Call appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Automating Least-Privilege Access

Automating the enforcement of least-privilege access brings numerous advantages to companies, encompassing heightened security, heightened operational efficiency, and improved compliance. By automating the process of granting and revoking access, organizations can drastically diminish the risk of unauthorized privileges, ensuring that…

Understanding the Core Principles of Information Security

To build a robust information security strategy, one must understand and apply the core principles of information security. This blog post will delve into the fundamental principles underpinning effective information security principles and practices. The Foundation of Information Security The…

Enhance Your Reporting with Grafana – Security Spotlight

The “Security Spotlight” blog series provides insight into emerging cyberthreats and shares tips for how you can leverage LogRhythm’s security tools, services, and out-of-the-box content to defend against attacks. In this Security Spotlight, we’ll be talking about enhancing your reporting……

Log Ingestion 101: Which Logs Should You Be Bringing Into Your SIEM?

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools are indispensable in an organization’s cybersecurity framework. SIEM tools collect, analyze, and correlate log data from various devices and applications across an organization to identify suspicious activities, enhance overall security posture, and ensure……

Unlock GDPR Compliance for Small Business: A Must-Read Guide

Introduction: Why GDPR Compliance Matters for Small Business Navigating the complex landscape of GDPR compliance for small business can be daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect that can’t be ignored. With hefty fines and reputational damage at stake, understanding GDPR…

On Detection: Tactical to Functional

Part 10: Implicit Process Create Introduction Welcome back to another installment of the On Detection: Tactical to Functional series. In the previous article, I argued that we perceive actions within our environment at the Operational level (especially when it comes to…

Orca Security Taps Amazon for Generative AI Expertise

Orca Security is adding LLMs hosted on the AWS cloud to those from Microsoft and OpenAI to provide additional generative AI capabilities to cybersecurity teams. The post Orca Security Taps Amazon for Generative AI Expertise appeared first on Security Boulevard.…

SolarWinds Swings Back at SEC Following Fraud Charges

Executives at SolarWinds are pushing back at the lawsuit filed this week by the Securities and Exchange Commission against the company and its top security official in connection with the high-profile cyberattack, with CEO calling the agency’s action “a misguided…

What is Attack Surface Management and How Has it Changed?

This blog explores popular attack surface threat vectors, and the steps businesses can take for attack surface management. The post What is Attack Surface Management and How Has it Changed? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…

Observability Vs. Monitoring: A Security Perspective

Just like having a strong observability platform, in the world of DevOps, ensuring the security of systems and applications is of utmost importance. In recent years, the risk of potential security breaches has increased, according to a British government study…

Credential phishing IOCs increased nearly 45% in Q3

During Q3 of 2023, new and old techniques appeared, creating a high volume of campaigns that reached users in environments protected by secure email gateways (SEGs). Throughout this quarter, we saw an increase in volume for both credential phishing and…

Extending Cybersecurity Awareness to IoT Devices

We’re at the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a good time to reflect on where your organization needs to improve and extend it’s cybersecurity efforts.  If you’re like most organizations the answer is IoT devices and applications; it’s…

SolarWinds CISO Sued for Fraud by US SEC

The password was ‘solarwinds123’: SUNBURST still reverberates as SolarWinds CISO Timothy Brown co-defends SEC lawsuit. The post SolarWinds CISO Sued for Fraud by US SEC appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…