Palo Alto Networks

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Shift to Cloud Has Gone Mainstream Before the pandemic, a gradual and consistent shift toward cloud services was taking place. In fact, Google reports that 41% of business leaders intend to expand their use of cloud-based services. It elucidates what lies ahead for the field of cybersecurity across organizations worldwide.

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Palo Alto Networks

AUGUST 13, 2021

Security Services. Ransomware Protection. Secure Access Service Edge - Prisma SASE. Secure Access Service Edge - Prisma SASE. Firewall as a Service. Ransomware Protection. Ransomware Investigation. Compromise Assessment. Breach Readiness Review. Cybersecurity Risk Assessment.

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Palo Alto Networks

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Too often, I find that organizations believe they are “cyber ready” without considering “cyber resilience.” Cyber Resilience: More Than Being Ready. In order to identify current-state cyber resilience, organizations should conduct an assessment against a dedicated cybersecurity resilience framework.

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Palo Alto Networks

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

At the same time, ransomware continues to make the headlines as cybercriminals use highly sophisticated tools and tactics to disrupt the remote workforce and coerce organizations into paying large ransoms. Enterprise Strategy Group recently surveyed more than 330 cybersecurity professionals to gain insight into the incident readiness market.

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Tenable

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A flurry of ransomware operators are now targeting Active Directory (AD) as a core step in the attack path. Over the past several months, a number of ransomware operators have concentrated their focus on Active Directory (AD) as a core step in their attack path. It refreshes network shares, stops certain services and kills processes.

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Tenable

JUNE 23, 2023

Learn all about the DOJ’s reward for CL0P ransomware leads. Plus, check out ransomware incident response recommendations. That’s why a recent IANS Research blog post about building an incident response process for ransomware caught our eye. Items to assess include known ransomware signatures and anomalous I/O activity.

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Datavail

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But it’s also one of the best times for hackers to take advantage of weak database structures and infiltrate systems to steal sensitive data, trigger outages, or even spark ransomware attacks. The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found a 90% increase in ransomware targeting retail companies year over year. Contact an Expert ».

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Palo Alto Networks

JULY 8, 2021

Diagnosing the Ransomware Deployment Protocol (RDP). Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is the most popular initial ransomware attack vector and has been for years. IT wasn’t ready for this shift, so new laptops had to be purchased and sent out very quickly to remote workers. More Exposures Mean More Targets.

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Palo Alto Networks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack was a jarring reminder that organizations providing critical infrastructure and services to the public could easily be the next target. Ransomware operators have long targeted industries such as energy, healthcare, education and government. ransomware, DDoS, data breach).

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Tenable

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Your introduction to vulnerability assessment doesn't have to be confusing – let's go over the key terms. When you're new to vulnerability assessment (VA) – or any other area of cybersecurity, for that matter – some aspects of the process might seem unfamiliar or confusing. Vulnerability assessment vs. vulnerability management.

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Palo Alto Networks

APRIL 20, 2021

Today at Cortex Symphony 2021 , we announced that we're bringing together our world-renowned Unit 42 threat researchers with our elite team of Crypsis security consultants to create an intelligence-driven organization that is ready for response. Mitigating Threats With Our World-Renowned Threat Researchers.

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Tenable

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventing ransomware attacks. The Impact Of Assessing And Addressing Log4j Installations Proactively ” (Tenable blog). A survey by the Cyber Readiness Institute of about 1,400 SMBs in eight countries found, among other things, that: 55% of respondents aren’t very aware of MFA and its benefits. And much more!

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Tenable

DECEMBER 22, 2023

(Source: “Impact, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation Strategies for Cyber-Secure Critical Infrastructure” study from Florida International University and Utah Valley University, April 2023) Governments, worried about these facilities whose services are essential to society and to national security, took steps to boost their cybersecurity.

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Palo Alto Networks

APRIL 20, 2021

Today at Cortex Symphony 2021 , we announced that we're bringing together our world-renowned Unit 42 threat researchers with our elite team of Crypsis security consultants to create an intelligence-driven organization that is ready for response. Mitigating Threats With Our World-Renowned Threat Researchers.

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Openxcell

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Cyberattacks, data theft, and ransomware should be fought with stronger security protocols to protect sensitive information, guarantee consumer privacy, and defend intellectual property. Moreover, companies may lose customer data and experience a decline in sales due to inefficient customer service. How do I secure my application?

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Palo Alto Networks

JUNE 25, 2021

According to Unit 42’s 2020 Incident Response & Data Breach Report , ransomware was the most common compromise method of 2019. Ransomware Readiness Assessment [link] paloaltonetworks.com/ ransomware-readiness- assessment.

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Ivanti

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Microsoft advises it will release the additional Exchange fixes when they are ready, but does provide mitigates in a blog post. Microsoft has resolved a vulnerability in Windows COM+ Event System Service that could allow an Escalation of Privilege ( CVE-2022-41033 ). Zero day vulnerability. Publicly disclosed vulnerabilities.

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PowerSchool

AUGUST 19, 2020

For schools and districts with hosted products, vendors monitor the system backend, but you can still let them know of peak times during the day or weekend so that they can ensure the system is ready for any surges. Install end-point protection to all school devices to defend against ransomware. Assess Your Cybersecurity Readiness.

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Palo Alto Networks

JANUARY 14, 2022

With Unit 42, you can perform comprehensive assessments and communicate to key stakeholders the preparedness of your organization – knowing what potential threats are lurking across your environment and how ready you are to stop dangers such as ransomware. Get in Touch. The Unit 42 Incident Response team is available 24/7/365.

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Kaseya

MARCH 26, 2024

By limiting access and execution to only known, trusted entities, organizations can significantly reduce their exposure to malware, ransomware and other forms of cyberattacks. Compliance and audit readiness: Many industries are governed by strict regulatory requirements regarding data protection and cybersecurity.

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Tenable

JULY 7, 2023

Our findings reveal a concerning inconsistency between organizations’ level of trust in their own cybersecurity status and their readiness to achieve true cyber resilience,” reads a report summary. For more information about using generative AI securely in the workplace: “ Ready to Roll out Generative AI at Work?

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Tenable

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

They report struggling with assessing the security of third-party software libraries and the security of the interaction between app code components. Other interesting findings about these IT pros: 70% started in professional services, healthcare or other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. IT providers.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

JANUARY 27, 2021

However, with the rash of ransomware attacks and denial-of-service attacks that have been happening, CIOs are now being asked to help out when the company goes shopping for cyber insurance. The key is for the company to both understand and assess its level of risk. The post What Do CIOs Need To Know About Cyber Insurance?

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Kaseya

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In 2020, Ryuk Ransomware operators shut down Universal Health Services by exploiting the zerologon vulnerability to gain control of domain controllers. Addressing software bugs quickly helps maintain serviceability and boosts customer satisfaction. Any disruption can severely impact revenue, profitability or customer service.

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CIO

AUGUST 25, 2022

Indeed, the public cloud underpinned the first wave of digital transformation in the last decade, providing developers and IT operations with a differentiated cloud experience—as well as the speed and agility to build, learn, and scale new apps and capabilities—while also greatly simplifying IT services.

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Prisma Clud

APRIL 25, 2024

State and local government agencies, schools, transportation systems and hospitals are being hit with a constant barrage of attacks through ransomware and other techniques launched by bad actors. Becoming a StateRAMP member allows service providers to leverage their verified IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions across multiple government contracts.

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Tenable

JULY 1, 2022

All you ever wanted to know about ransomware. Smart Cybersecurity Budgeting in the Age of Ransomware ” (CPO Magazine). CISOs are more than ready. " (Protocol). 3 -- Everything you always wanted to know about ransomware but were afraid to ask. For more information: Read the blog “ Understanding the Ransomware Ecosystem ”.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Healthcare, for example, is more susceptible to crypto-locker ransomware like the infamous WannaCry. Though public companies, traditionally, may have shouldered an inordinate amount of the fallout from disclosure, this has left them better readied for the implementation of legislation designed to enforce transparency.

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Kaseya

AUGUST 24, 2023

Will your cybersecurity setup prove resilient even in the face of a damaging cyberattack like ransomware? Network penetration testing is a cybersecurity service to test the efficacy and resilience of an organization’s security setup in the event of a potential cyberattack. Network penetration testing can give you the answer.

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Palo Alto Networks

AUGUST 9, 2021

Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report, 1H 2021 Update. The average ransomware payment climbed 82% since 2020 to a record $570,000 in the first half of 2021, as cybercriminals employed increasingly aggressive tactics to coerce organizations into paying larger ransoms. The Rise of Quadruple Extortion. This trend really took off in 2020.).

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Kaseya

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

That’s why businesses need Disaster Recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) to back up their mission-critical data and emerge unscathed should a disaster occur. What is Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS)? DRaaS also facilitates automated testing and maintenance, simplifying verification of recovery readiness. How does DRaaS work?

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Kaseya

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The process of managing, delivering and optimizing IT services is called IT service management (ITSM). What is IT services management (ITSM)? IT service management is the process of managing, designing, upgrading and delivering IT services so that it meets the needs of an organization efficiently.

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Palo Alto Networks

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Choosing the right security tools is critical to keeping team members focused, productive and ready to respond when ransomware, data breaches and other cyberthreats put clients at risk. Ransomware Gets Real and Businesses Pay the Price Incident response has always been a core capability for the X-Force team.

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Tenable

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In the past year, these attacks have gained popularity among cybercriminals, because they’re effective and simpler to carry out than the data-encryption attacks that characterize ransomware. . In 2023, CISOs must be ready to weather a stronger storm of extortion attacks. What is cyber extortion? What is cyber extortion? ” (TechTarget).

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Lacework

APRIL 29, 2022

A big question for businesses is whether they will be ready to meet these reporting requirements. CIRCIA requires Covered Incidents to be reported within 72 hours after an entity forms a reasonable belief an incident occured, and any ransomware payments must be reported within 24 hours.

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Netskope

JULY 11, 2018

The issue today is that the Trust Model needs to be adapted to the erosion of the perimeter caused by a combination of the rise of BYOD and the rapid adoption of cloud services. Only users that are under identity and access management and can verify their identity get access to your corporate-sanctioned cloud services.

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O'Reilly Media - Ideas

JANUARY 25, 2024

From the start, microservice proponents have argued that the best way to develop microservices is to start with a monolith, then break the monolith into services as it becomes necessary. There are always new languages ready to take some of Python’s market share. 1 That makes sense, given the more technical nature of our audience.

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