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Patch Management Policy Features, Benefits and Best Practices

Kaseya

In mid-2021, cybercriminals exploited an old, unpatched memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office that allowed them to remotely execute code on vulnerable devices. The above-mentioned cases illustrate the importance of patching software vulnerabilities immediately, especially those that have already been compromised.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

CIO

Instead of relying solely on perimeter defense, DiD makes it much harder for attackers to penetrate a system by requiring them to break through multiple barriers. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Use an additional layer of authentication, such as a fingerprint or one-time code, to verify user identities.

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Smile Identity expands African footprint with acquisition of Appruve to strengthen ID verification services

TechCrunch

Smile Identity , a KYC compliance and ID verification partner for many African fintechs and businesses, has acquired Inclusive Innovations, the parent company of Appruve , a Ghanaian developer of identity verification software. We want to add that depth in more markets, and Appruve gives some of that.”

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Our Commitment to Security: An Open Letter from Ivanti CEO Jeff Abbott

Ivanti

We have responded by working diligently to protect and support our customers, and we are taking a very close look at our own posture and processes to ensure we are well prepared to address the current landscape. This activity has brought one of our products to the forefront of conversation regarding recently reported security incidents.

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Nowports raises $16M to build the OS for LatAm’s shipping industry

TechCrunch

Its software and services track freight shipments from ports to destinations across Latin America. Over time, it has expanded its offerings and now also automates insurance policies for, and provides financing, to its clients. . “In 2020 was a good year for Nowports, which saw its revenue climb by 605% compared to 2019.

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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. This can occur due to insecure configurations, inadequate access controls, or vulnerabilities in cloud storage or databases. These web application vulnerabilities can stem from codebases that use open-source code.

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FBI and CISA Release Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware Group

Tenable

The Royal ransomware operation emerged in January 2022, and throughout that year were involved in several high profile attacks, such as ones against Silverstone Circuit and Queensland University of Technology. Royal has been observed compromising domain controllers and using Group Policy Objects to deactivate antivirus solutions.

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