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How to Strengthen Active Directory and Prevent Ransomware Attacks

Tenable

Ransomware attackers are initially compromising enterprises by one of two attack methods: Attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities within the hardware, operating systems, software, applications, etc. So, we'll say it again: patch your systems (and take your vitamins, too!). Trend 1: vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

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How Important is Post-Launch Software Maintenance?

Mentormate

The following is an excerpt from our latest Continuation Engineering eBook. For an in-depth look at the importance of software support services, download the eBook in its entirety here. There’s a frontend, a backend, and a database and its underlying infrastructure. Caring For Your Entire Software Ecosystem.

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How to Choose an OT Cybersecurity Solution Vendor

Tenable

As cyberattacks in critical infrastructure, such as those on the Colonial Pipeline, make headlines, cybersecurity experts must address the risk that this esoteric environment poses to their company. includes Nessus to allow deep inspection of the security posture of these devices and common operating systems when it is safe to do so.

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Active Directory is Now in the Ransomware Crosshairs

Tenable

While security teams are often overlooking this critical attack vector, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the National Security Agency (NSA) are not. BlackMatter is a new ransomware operator modeled after various DarkSide, REvil and LockBit playbook tactics.

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Why Proxy-Based Firewalls Are Not Enough

Palo Alto Networks

The most common way to deploy a cloud proxy-based firewall is by using a Proxy Auto Configuration (PAC) file or explicitly specifying a proxy server address in a user’s operating system and browser settings. Palo Alto Networks is revolutionizing the way companies transform their networking and security infrastructure.

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Balancing small team demands with the need for cloud visibility

Lacework

The model is well named, as it lays out what operational work is the responsibility of the cloud service provider and what you are responsible for. In the model there are six areas where daily operational work is required. Those areas are; physical, infrastructure, virtualization, operating system, applications, and data.

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5 practical tips to lock up your Kubernetes security

Lacework

You know that Infrastructure as Code (IaC) helps you accelerate and simplify cloud deployments. Before checking your containers into registries, conduct integrated scans to keep your base operating systems, packages, and libraries free from any misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. . Start simple by fixing IaC at check-in .