Network World

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Open RAN (O-RAN) O-RAN is a wireless-industry initiative for designing and building 5G radio access networks using software-defined technology and general-purpose, vendor-neutral hardware. Enterprises can choose an appliance from a single vendor or install hardware-agnostic hyperconvergence software on white-box servers.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

Two months before she was officially named CIO in February 2023, Southwest experienced one of the largest operational disruptions in aviation history, right in the middle of the busy holiday travel season, with outdated software systems at the center of the meltdown. I want to be very authentic.

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Airlines Authentication Travel System 262

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many of these systems are easily discoverable using tools like Shodan or Censys, which reveal IP addresses, open ports, and even screenshots of login screenssometimes with prefilled usernames. Without strong authentication, authorization, and encryption, APIs can become additional entry points for attackers."

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Internet System Security Authentication 109

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2022

We see from one end of the market (mainly small and midsize businesses) that providers like Zoho fully position their platform as the operating system for business. This step involves shared middleware services such as access control and authentication, scheduling, and content management. Collaboration Software, Remote Work.

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Applications Google Operating Systems Authentication 334

The Accidental Successful CIO

JANUARY 30, 2019

Antivirus software can help but it’s not invincible Image Credit: Gabriel Salvadó. Almost every person with the CIO job currently has some form of antivirus software deployed within their company. What’s The Value Of Antivirus Software? Of these firms, 65% – 70% are running antivirus software.

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Agile Software Development. Today’s top trend with software development leaders is continuous development. Through heavy use of automation, flexible infrastructure and modular architecture, software development leaders have come to the point where each code change is its own deployment. IT Virtualization.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Misidentifying AI libraries/software as operating systems In one example, I saw students reference descriptions of what might be AI-related libraries or software as operating systems. In this case, students needed to learn about the evolution of operating system architecture.

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Operating Systems Artificial Intelligence Authentication Architecture 101

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 19, 2023

This “plays well with others” strategy has proved wildly successful for Microsoft across its entire product line, even though it has always been strongest when delivering Microsoft software for Microsoft customers. The key to balancing these two strengths is a comprehensive partner strategy.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Multi-factor authentication If changing passwords is like the eating your veggies of the security world, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is more like eating fresh fruits. Software updates So maybe you've already implemented MFA long ago and want to take additional steps. And guess what? Not one of them involves passwords.

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Security Authentication Apple Operating Systems 126

CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 1, 2024

Maintaining software updates and implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) and encryption will further strengthen an organization’s defenses. Legacy systems and outdated software can have vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. However, technical debt can significantly undermine these cybersecurity efforts.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 27, 2022

According to the Wall Street Journal , they were worried about “ensuring that remote access is properly secured, that operating systems are kept up to date with security patches, and that email servers are properly configured to guard against phishing attacks.”. IT admins cannot secure assets that they can’t see.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2023

CryptBot's goal is to steal sensitive data such as authentication credentials, social media account logins, and cryptocurrency wallets from users of Google Chrome. Google suspects that the major distributors of CryptBot are operating a "worldwide criminal enterprise" based out of Pakistan.

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Malware Google Operating Systems Authentication 95

SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2024

From the alert, the partnering agencies recommend network defenders strengthen their security postures with these suggestions: Integrate cybersecurity considerations into the conception, design, development, and operation of OT systems. Practice and maintain the ability to operate systems manually [CPG 5.A].

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System Energy Authentication Security 106

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing.

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Exercises Malware Firewall Operating Systems 95

GeekWire

JANUARY 24, 2025

Biometric authentication.) The biggest example: a vision for software agents that tailor their actions to a users needs. An agent will know how to help you partly because the computer will remember your past activities, Gates predicted, although he called this softer software rather than artificial intelligence.

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Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Internet Windows 109

Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

Leading vendors for SASE Functionally, the five main pillars of SASE are software-defined wide area network ( SD-WAN ), firewall as a service ( FWaaS ), secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker ( CASB ), and Zero Trust network access ( ZTNA ). or whether more than one agent is required. What are your strength and weaknesses?

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Security WAN Vmware Network 418

SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Troy Hunt and the FBI provided some recommendations for anyone that finds themselves in this collection of data: "Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.". What was Emotet?

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Malware Banking Windows Operating Systems 96

Phil Windley

MARCH 27, 2023

Summary: Passkeys, the popular name for FIDO, are not only easy, they offer better protection against phishing than other forms of multi-factor authentication. She's a security expert and focused many of her remarks on the relative security of different multi-factor authentication (MFA) techniques, a topic I cover in my book as well.

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Authentication Security Transportation Web Services 40

Dataconomy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Microsoft on December 10, 2024, released patches addressing over 70 security flaws, including an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS). The patches aim to enhance security across various components of its operating system amid rising cyber threats.

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Linux Academy

MAY 31, 2019

This included installing operating system updates, NTP servers, DNS servers, static IPs, audit log options, anti-virus, etc. For network devices, we should consider using RADIUS/TACACS+ for authentication purposes, not a shared user account. Network Device Configurations.

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Security Backup Linux Operating Systems 92

Dataconomy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The BADBOX botnet primarily targets Android operating systems and has shown considerable resilience, with the latest telemetry revealing it has affected a wider variety of devices than previously reported. The malware can intercept two-factor authentication details and install further malicious software.

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Phil Windley

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The name wallet 1 for the software we use to interact digitally doesn't do the tool justice. The wallet is coupled with a software agent that speaks the protocols necessary to engage with others. Identity agents are software services that manage all the stuff in the wallet. Agents are tools for taking action. Exchanging DIDs.

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Operating Systems Authentication Storage Security 95

The Verge

MARCH 5, 2021

Our top pick is free to use across a range of operating systems on mobile and desktop. You also have the option of protecting your Bitwarden account with two-factor authentication to provide an extra layer of security. It supports biometric security on iOS and Android, and all of its software is nicely designed and easy to use.

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Security Authentication Mobile Windows 107

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Keep operating systems and software up to date.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. The attackers then mishandle this well-known adversary simulation tool to harvest information about the operating system, exfiltrate data, and locate directories and services with weak access control settings.

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Advertising Malware Engineering Operating Systems 106

CTOvision

MARCH 27, 2017

It also includes a Software Development Kit (SDK) that is available in every major programming language. Smartkeys are automatically generated, shared, and synchronized between authenticated devices without changing or interrupting user workflows. An end-to-end encryption application available for every enterprise operation system.

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Phil Windley

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The strength of such an identity system based security overlay is derived from the security supporting these bindings. Figure 2: Binding of controller, authentication factors, and identifiers in identity systems. Substitutable —The DIDComm protocol defines how systems that use it must behave to achieve interoperability.

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Internet Network Architecture Security 135

Gizmodo

MARCH 31, 2021

Internal Amazon documents show that the company’s widely-derided Twitter “ambassadors” program was intended to be a different sort of laugh riot, according to the Intercept. Read more.

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Authentication Programming Operating Systems 3D 75

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Without proper planning and preparation, schools may be unable to continue classes and administrative operations. Here are some recommendations for best network practices: "Patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturers release updates. Use multi-factor authentication where possible.

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Malware Backup Education Operating Systems 84

Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Use antivirus software Installing reputable antivirus software helps protect your system from various types of malware, including viruses, ransomware, and spyware.

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Malware Software Software Security 68

GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Biometric identification has been rising in popularity as an alternative to passwords and other forms of authentication, in everything from PC operating systems to airport security. Companies including Fujitsu and AEON Credit Service have also tested palm-scanning technologies for retail payment and checkout.

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Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Since Active Directory only requires passwords to be a specific length and contain specific character sets so addressing this weakness will require the use of third-party software. Microsoft Windows operating systems have another embedded password weakness. Using this vector, an attacker responds to broadcast requests (i.e.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices. Log4j ‘s extensive presence meant a scramble ensued, exposing numerous systems to remote control exploits Supply chain attacks : Hackers aren’t just breaking in; they’re infiltrating systems from within.

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Malware Authentication Security Research 80

Phil Windley

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The exchange of DIDs to form a connection with another party gives both parties a relationship that is self-certifying and mutually authenticated. DIDComm messages are exchanged between software agents that act on behalf of the people or organizations that control them. DID Communications Protocol.

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Internet Authentication Applications Transportation 80

Dataconomy

DECEMBER 31, 2024

First of all, using SaaS (Software as a Service) is now easier than ever. Instead of installing software on every computer or constantly updating programs, you can access the tools you need over the internet. They let teams handle documents, software, and collaboration from anywhere, making remote access second nature.

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Cloud Data Storage Tools 41

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Restrict users' ability (permissions) to install and run unwanted software applications. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing.

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Malware Government Exercises Firewall 58

Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems.

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