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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. Recent critical vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls have exposed the risks associated with perimeter-based security measures. Access is authorized based on business policies informed by identity and context.

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Starting zero trust without spending a dime

Network World

NIST, other government agencies, and industry bodies point towards the policy enforcement point (PEP) as the gateway device or service that performs this separation, gating access based on different authentication and authorization requirements, depending on the sensitivity of the resource.

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Product Security Explained: Definition, Tools, and Recommendations

SecureWorld News

This means app security falls under product security, which also includes secure coding, proper testing, and regular policy reviews. An employee aware of cyber threats, protection measures, and the main tactics of malicious actors is less prone to social engineering attempts or phishing attacks.

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Understanding the Essential Pillars of Phishing Mitigation

SecureWorld News

These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training. Social engineering has its tells, though. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

CIO Business Intelligence

Here are the key recommendations I provided: AI training implementation: Introduce AI training aligned with company policies and processes to empower employees with the necessary skills and awareness. How much of this usage is part of ‘approved and budgeted’ corporate policy and programs? The discussion around policies is a great one.

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The Small Business Guide to Information Security

Galido

In this article, we’re going to show you the exact steps you should take to layout an information security policy and plan of action for your small business. One of the best and first things that you should do to ensure information security in your business is to install a firewall. Start with the Basics.

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Faults in Our Security: 6 Common Misconceptions in Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

Whether applied to firewall rules or code execution permissions, Default Permit operates on the flawed assumption that allowing everything except known threats is a sound strategy. Embracing the opposite, a "Default Deny" policy, requires dedication but ensures a more secure environment.