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What you need to know about Okta’s security breach

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On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Once inside the system, the hacker gained access to files uploaded by Okta customers using valid session tokens from recent support cases.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

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When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

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Cloud is the dominant attack surface through which these critical exposures are accessed, due to its operational efficiency and pervasiveness across industries. Change your vulnerability mindset to identify legacy vulnerability management systems. Attack premeditation is another vital way to secure your systems.

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Governance and Fighting the Curse of Complexity

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The boulder is made from complex infrastructure, network connections, data stores, and devices. The Burgeoning Complexity of IT and Security Solutions On a business level, complexity comes from growth through acquisition – when enterprises inherit systems of record and of work that, more often than not, are different from one another.

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10 essential tips for bolstering cloud security in your business

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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. Network Segmentation : Separate the network into smaller, more secure subnetworks to prevent attacks from spreading.

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CVE-2024-3400: Zero-Day Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateway Exploited in the Wild

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A critical severity command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS has been exploited in limited targeted attacks. Palo Alto Networks reports limited exploitation in the wild According to the advisory, Palo Alto Networks confirmed that this vulnerability has been exploited in-the-wild in a “limited number of attacks.”

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Prioritizing AI? Don’t shortchange IT fundamentals

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Data due diligence Generative AI especially has particular implications for data security, Mann says. Feed in your entire Slack or Teams history and you may end up with responses like, “I’ll work on that tomorrow,” which would be perfectly appropriate from human employees but aren’t what you expect from a gen AI system.