Network security
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Network security News
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August 18, 2022
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Aug'22
Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine driven by government groups
Researchers with Trustwave say the cyber attacks against Ukraine are not the work of enlisted private hacking groups but Russian government intelligence agencies.
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August 16, 2022
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Aug'22
Mailchimp suffers second breach in 4 months
While the source of the breach has not been confirmed, an attacker got into Mailchimp and gained access to the customer account of cloud hosting provider DigitalOcean.
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August 16, 2022
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Aug'22
For cyber insurance, some technology leads to higher premiums
Though cyber insurance demand is exceeding supply and companies might receive less coverage with higher premiums, experts say there are ways enterprises can reduce risk.
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August 11, 2022
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Aug'22
Rapid7: Cisco ASA and ASDM flaws went unpatched for months
While several of the vulnerabilities were reported to Cisco in February, they remained unpatched until Thursday when Rapid7's Jake Baines discussed the flaws at Black Hat USA 2022.
Network security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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SSH2 vs. SSH1 and why SSH versions still matter
The Secure Shell protocol, SSH, was redesigned and released as SSH2 in 2006. While SSH1 lingers for legacy uses, find out how the protocols differ and why it's important. Continue Reading
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Understand the uses of blockchain in data centers
Blockchain is most famous for its cryptocurrency applications, but data centers can employ it for a variety of business-related reasons -- including increased security. Continue Reading
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Pen testing vs. vulnerability scanning: What’s the difference?
Confused by the differences between pen tests and vulnerability scans? You're not alone. Learn the key differences between the two and when each should be used. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What is data security? The ultimate guide
Dig into the essentials of data security, from must-have tools, technologies and processes to best practices for keeping data safe. Continue Reading
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10 top open source security testing tools
From Kali Linux to Mimikatz to Metasploit, learn about 10 open source penetration testing tools organizations can use to determine how secure their network is. Continue Reading
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Top 10 UEBA enterprise use cases
The top user and entity behavior analytics use cases fall in cybersecurity, network and data center operations, management and business operations. Check out the risks. Continue Reading
Manage Network security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Cybersecurity skills gap: Why it exists and how to address it
The cybersecurity skills shortage is putting enterprises at risk. Worse, it shows no sign of abating. Here is why it's happening and what employers can do to mitigate the problem. Continue Reading
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How does proper SSH key management protect your network?
SSH connects key systems and the people and processes necessary to keep them functioning. Learn how to use SSH key management best practices to protect your systems and network. Continue Reading
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Implementing wireless security in the enterprise
Learn how to properly secure your enterprise wireless network while considering UX, zero trust and commonly overlooked architectural mistakes. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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A guide to MSP patch management best practices
As software patch management challenges mount, industry experts offer advice to MSPs on prioritizing system risk levels, selecting proper tools and testing patches internally. Continue Reading
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Use microsegmentation to mitigate lateral attacks
Attackers will get into a company's system sooner or later. Limit their potential damage by isolating zones with microsegmentation to prevent lateral movement. Continue Reading
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How attackers use open source intelligence against enterprises
Cato Networks' Etay Maor explains how cybercriminals use open source intelligence to detect and attack vulnerable enterprise networks and employees. Continue Reading