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More connected, less secure: Addressing IoT and OT threats to the enterprise

CIO

In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with IoT and OT connectivity and the measures that organizations need to take to safeguard enterprise networks. Their vulnerabilities can serve as gateways into the enterprise network for malicious actors. Your network becomes a breeding ground for threats to go undetected.

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3 ways to deter phishing attacks in 2023

CIO

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data. Don’t log in to WiFi networks you don’t trust. Double check.

Security 352
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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO

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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How to manage cloud exploitation at the edge

CIO

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 What can businesses do?

Cloud 246
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Protecting Client Data with AWS: Ensuring Trust in the Digital Age

Mentormate

Data breaches, malware, ransomware, data loss, and misconfigurations are just a few dangers lurking in the cloud. Unauthorized access and insider threats pose significant risks, as do malware infections and ransomware attacks. Manage encryption keys securely, rotating them regularly and applying proper usage policies.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: CISA Says Midnight Blizzard Swiped U.S. Gov’t Emails During Microsoft Hack, Tells Fed Agencies To Take Immediate Action

Tenable

The attack against Microsoft began in November 2023, when Midnight Blizzard – also known as Nobelium, Cozy Bear and APT29 – compromised a legacy, non-production test account that lacked multi-factor authentication protection. Segment your network into smaller zones to limit the possibility of lateral movement. Users from the U.S.

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Back Again: The Mobile Endpoint Is Now the Policy Enforcement Point in the Everywhere Workplace!

Ivanti

Several years back before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the work-from-home shift took hold, we wrote a blog about how the mobile-centric zero trust framework removed the traditional perimeter security controls to protect the corporate enterprise network and all connected endpoints from cybercriminals.