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Learn the Language of Vulnerability Assessment: Key Security Terms You Should Know

Tenable

The simplest accurate description is "any weakness in your network that can be exploited." A vulnerability could also be a host on the network that lacks modern protections like next-generation firewalls or anti-malware features. computers, mobile devices or operational technology such as network switches and control systems).

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Breaking Down the NASCIO Top 10 for 2023

Palo Alto Networks

In the last few years, we’ve seen a shift in cyberthreats from state-sponsored threat actors to the rise of well-funded, highly motivated private organizations. Most state and local government agencies have a patchwork of nonintegrated, siloed security solutions of various maturity levels across their business networks, endpoints and clouds.

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Azure-Specific Policies to Detect Suspicious Operations in the Cloud Environment

Prisma Clud

The attacker could then use the permissions of the machine to modify the routing tables in the network and directly access a remote server to perform data exfiltration. In this scenario, organizations can be alerted to suspicious operations at many stages of the attack.

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What is threat detection and response?

Lacework

With a TDR tool, organizations can scan large data sets (like activity logs), look for possible threats, analyze the information with meaningful context, and receive actionable next steps. Malware Malware is malicious software that infects a machine or network. Types of malware include viruses, trojan horses, ransomware, and spyware.

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IT Security Threats That May be Lurking in Your Assets

Samanage

Technology assets make up the backbone of many successful organizations. The IT team needs to preserve the integrity of every asset in the organization. You can’t protect your organization and its assets if you don’t have a solid understanding of all the ways in which your data center and other assets may pose a threat.

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What Is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?

Kaseya

Endpoint security is the first line of defense for any organization. According to a security report, 58% of organizations are aware of fewer than 75% of the assets on their network. The agent observes processes, applications, network connections and files on the endpoint to set a behavior baseline. Why is EDR important?

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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Real-Life Examples

Altexsoft

You can classify a binary file into categories like legitimate software, adware, ransomware, and spyware. Organizations are struggling to manage and prioritize the large number of new vulnerabilities they come upon on a daily basis. This can help protect organizations even before vulnerabilities are officially reported and patched.