Network World

JUNE 13, 2024

The reason is that cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated and firewalls and VPNs were built for a time when most people were working within the confines of an office. In cyber terms, this translates into the user, device, or vulnerable asset being compromised by a phishing or malware attack. Stay up to date.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

It can also encompass a constantly growing laundry list of additional features such as firewall as a service (FWaaS), browser isolation, sandboxing, data loss prevention (DLP), and web application firewall (WAF). But many SASE vendors don’t yet have the full stack of features, and some partner with other companies to fill the gaps.

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Dataconomy

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A federal indictment has charged Chinese national Guan Tianfeng with exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Sophos firewalls, affecting approximately 81,000 devices worldwide in 2020. Department of Justice (DoJ) alleges that Guan conspired to deploy malware that compromised sensitive data and infiltrated critical infrastructure.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

While the group’s goals were unclear and differing – fluctuating between amusement, monetary gain, and notoriety – at various times, it again brought to the fore the persistent gaps in security at even the biggest and most informed companies. A quick Google search should settle it.

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Network World

JUNE 15, 2017

Companies need more than just an SD-WAN in branch offices. They need firewall, IPS, anti-malware, URL filtering and anti-virus for security. Masergy bundles SD-WAN (Silver Peak and its own technology) with third-party security services in the cloud.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

A report from 2023 revealed that 67% of energy and utility companies faced ransomware attacks, with many incidents exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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Network World

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Check Point has long been known as a firewall company but it is reaching beyond its roots with a new series of protective technologies under its SandBlast line. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here (Insider Story)

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 11, 2022

With network access required well beyond a company location to a user (which increasingly could be a bot or software application, rather than a person) wherever it may be and on whatever device the call is from, the number of endpoints has grown exponentially.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. It is possible that these premises will need to be worked on by law enforcement and cyber forensics experts before the company can return to normal operations.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

Protecting data and monitoring user behavior used to be relatively simple when everyone was behind the corporate firewall. For example, data within software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications can’t be protected by the corporate virtual private network if users are outside the firewall, so access needs to be governed at the user account level.

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Galido

MARCH 4, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - Why Malware Prevention Should Be A Priority This Year - Information Technology Blog. What is Malware? Malware or malicious software is designed to damage or disable computers and can often cause serious damage before they are even detected. Malware prevention VS. Malware detection.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, regular patching, and endpoint protection act as the digital equivalent of preventive pest spray. CISO takeaway: Cyber threats evolve constantly, with attackers using sophisticated tactics like ransomware-as-a-service or AI-driven malware. Company website.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

Security policies of all companies are not same, but the key motive behind them is to protect assets. Firewall Policy. How firewalls are named, configured etc. He has also carried out rule-based auditing for firewall forensics as well as PCI dss audits. . Security policies are tailored to the specific mission goals.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. There were countless types of attacks, from accidentally downloading malware to a webpage that exploited a browser bug and more. Within a ZTNA 2.0

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 1, 2024

One such company is a large Indian bank with more than 5 million customers who was repeatedly getting half a million issues in code despite adjustments and tweaking of configurations in a popular commercial SAST tool. SAST is no different. This drastically reduced the man-hours which were being spent in verification.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 15, 2023

It’s important to understand that launching an offensive cybersecurity strategy does not mean abandoning traditional defensive measures such as deploying firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), anti-malware software, patch management, security information and event management (SIEM), and other such tools.

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Network World

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Yes, Trend Micro’s endpoint security product has been around forever but the company has continuously enhanced its technology to keep up with the latest requirements. Now that the dust has settled from Trend’s acquisition of TippingPoint a year ago, the company also has robust products for network security.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 27, 2024

The breach was caused by a misconfigured web application firewall, which allowed an attacker to access sensitive data stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Companies known for their strong security posture are more likely to attract and retain customers. million compared to those with lower levels.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Security teams at companies large and small are scrambling to patch a previously unknown vulnerability called Log4Shell, which has the potential to let hackers compromise millions of devices across the internet. When I look back over the last 10 years, there are only two other exploits I can think of with a similar severity”.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

They typically do this in the following ways: Email fraud Identity theft and fraud Stealing financial information or card payment data Stealing and then selling corporate data Demanding money to prevent an attack Compromising secure networks Illegal gambling Often, cybercriminals target computers and infect them with malware that damages the device.

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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. Update your browser.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The company on Tuesday said its new fuel-cell sedan will be … Read more on Financial Times. Speaking to hundreds of information technology professionals, security expert Reg Harnish did not once mention “malware.” Nor did he delve headlong into the complexities of firewall protections.

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Network World

JULY 22, 2016

Yes, some industries have different regulations, use cases or business processes that demand specific security controls, but overall every company needs things like firewalls, IDS/IPS, threat management gateways and antivirus software regardless. CISO progression.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

One of the best and first things that you should do to ensure information security in your business is to install a firewall. A firewall acts as the first line of defense and will alert you of intrusions. The FCC recommends that all small businesses have some sort of firewall that will set a barrier between crucial data and attackers.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This means that its often easier to manipulate someones emotions and trick them into clicking on a malicious link or sharing their access credentials, than to hack past a firewall or guess a password. People have a distressing tendency to be distracted and confused, especially when attempting to clear up a backlogged inbox in autopilot mode.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Further complicating matters, the shift from company owned and operated to personal and public compute resources-- which increases the attack surface. Compromised devices cannot access data as malware isn’t allowed to escape or re-write the micro-VMs that surround every app.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

As the internet rapidly expanded, so did viruses, malware and a plethora of attacks targeting end users and even their networks. This called for a standard that not only maintained privacy through encryption but also prevented malware all while affording users the ability to connect to their sensitive data from anywhere in the world.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

With that in mind, let's look at the most widely encountered network attacks and how companies can defend against them. Defending against DDoS attacks has long depended on traditional measures like firewalls and rate limiting. To stay ahead, organizations must turn to artificial intelligence.

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CTOvision

JULY 13, 2016

And that’s just for the breaches that companies know about. Many companies have suffered financial blows, privacy violations, and major hits to their reputations thanks to these attacks. Many companies have suffered financial blows, privacy violations, and major hits to their reputations thanks to these attacks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 24, 2020

For remote workers, endpoint security is perhaps the most essential measure as this is important in detecting the latest malware attacks. Growth in malware during COVID-19. It is sadly the case that as the instances of remote working have risen, so has the number of malware attacks against businesses.

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CTOvision

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Avaya is the company that is synonymous with telephony. Avaya is not the first company you think of when it comes to networking, but they are a big supporter of OpenFlow and software defined networking (SDN). There are no ACLs to setup, no firewall rules to configure. Their SDN Fx solution is testament to that.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. Spending trends for companies around the world It's no secret that cybersecurity spending is on the rise.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

Kaspersky, a prominent cybersecurity company based in Moscow, Russia, has been at the center of controversy due to alleged ties with the Russian government. As his company grew, it also attracted quite a few other veterans of either the Soviet or Russian intelligence services. After that, no more updates to detect new malware.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Image Credit: Brian Klug Every CIO realizes that a key part of their job is to find ways to keep the bad guys out of the company’s networks. Trying To Set A Trap CIOs at an increasing number of companies are looking at a new and innovative approach to deal with the hackers that are able to break into their computer networks.

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CTOvision

JUNE 5, 2015

To solve security issues and to provide a rapid solution and response to security related problems, most of the companies are setting up Security Operations Center (SOC). This helps to identify clear priorities related to one’s company. The role of security is becoming more and more important in the IT sector. Threat Intelligence.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 28, 2022

Back then, protecting endpoints involved anti-malware tools that sniff out suspicious files based on static signatures. Companies had a clear delineation of the corporate boundary and considerable control over what enters the network. Can you imagine that the first ransomware attack was distributed via 5.25-inch

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