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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO

However, outdated operating systems can be more vulnerable to security risks because they may lack the latest security updates and patches, serving as an entry point for hackers to infiltrate networks. What is fixed wireless access?

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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Real-Life Examples

Altexsoft

You can use regression to predict system calls of operating systems, and then identify anomalies by comparing the prediction to an actual call. For instance, you can develop profiles of every application inside your organization’s network by analyzing data from endpoints. Network security. Data centers.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

The principle of least privilege (PoLP) is an information security concept that maintains that a user or entity should only have access to the specific data, resources, and applications needed to complete a required task. But this opened the applications for attacks that could easily subvert the entire OS. Within a ZTNA 2.0

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

Ivanti

AI generated polymorphic exploits can bypass leading security tools Recently, AI-generated polymorphic malware has been developed to bypass EDR and antivirus, leaving security teams with blind spots into threats and vulnerabilities. This mutation is not detectable by traditional signature-based and low-level heuristics detection engines.

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How to Protect Microsoft SQL Server Databases from FARGO Ransomware

Datavail

This ransomware attack, called FARGO, also known as Mallox and TargetCompany, starts off by using brute force and dictionary attacks to gain access to the system. From there, it loads malware that leads to the data being encrypted by the attacker and held for ransom. Start with your backup strategy. AWS S3 Database Backups.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tips for cloud configs, MSP vetting, CISO board presentations

Tenable

Here’s a small sample of the recommendations, which are part of CISA’s Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) project: Microsoft Teams. Keep data backups offline. Restrict Server Message Block Protocol within the network because it’s used to propagate malware. 6 - And here’s the CIS top 10 malware list for September.

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IT Risk Assessment: Is Your Plan Up to Scratch?

Kaseya

Hardware or software failure, backup and recovery problems, physical damage to devices or any other factor that could negatively affect IT infrastructure and disrupt business operations is included in the IT risk assessment plan. Lower downtimes: Productivity is negatively impacted by server and application downtime.

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