A key fact to know about network penetration testing for beginners: If an organization pays someone to try to break into its network, it typically wants that person to find either zero or myriad faults. Organizations commonly invest in network penetration testing for compliance, either because testing is mandated or to ensure the network has […]
Advice on how to learn network penetration testing skills
The saying, “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it,” doesn’t necessarily line up with the idea of network penetration testing, where a tester breaks into something typically to fix it. Understanding that foundational aspect is critical to learn network penetration testing skills. While pen testing benefits various systems, networks are especially critical to secure and […]
Cisco issues 3 critical warnings around ACI, NS-OX security holes
Cisco has issued three security advisories rated “critical” for some of its high-end software systems—two aimed at its Application Services Engine (ASE) implementation and one at the NX-OS operating system. The most concerning warning came for Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) installed with the ASE which was rated a worse-case scenario, 10 […]
IoT security tips and a cautionary tale
You will have more connected devices than ever on your network in 2021, especially if you’re in healthcare, retail, or logistics, industries that are among the early adopters of the Internet of Things (IoT). You’ll have devices on your network edge, in your headquarters, on vehicles, in machinery, in your stores, in employees’ homes, and […]
Guide to cloud security management and best practices
Organizations of all sizes have adopted cloud strategies to varying degrees. While beneficial in many ways, the cloud also has its risks, which organizations should fully assess before placing assets there. In this comprehensive guide, complete with links to more information, we lay out the challenges in securing the cloud environment as well as how […]
How to achieve security observability in complex environments
The average time to detect and contain a data breach is 280 days, according to IBM’s “2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report.” This makes clear that monitoring IT infrastructure and relying on automated security alerts are not enough to detect sophisticated and well-resourced cyber attacks. This approach is especially lacking since most IT infrastructures […]
Accelerating Department of Defense mission workloads with Azure
As the Azure engineering team continues to deliver a rapid pace of innovation for defense customers, we’re also continuing to support Department of Defense (DoD) customers and partners in delivering new capabilities to serve mission needs. In many cases, accelerating mission workloads means forging a faster and more secure way for teams to build, ship, […]
Assume ClubHouse Conversations Are Being Recorded, Researchers Warn
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The challenges facing the internet in 2021
Our new way of life during the pandemic has undeniably highlighted our dependence on the internet. Behind this essential utility are the networks that power and deliver it to our homes. It’s been an extremely important time for the internet community to consider how we can best support and grow these networks. We face a […]
How do cybercriminals steal credit card information?
Given the exponential growth of e-commerce and online transactions, cybersecurity has never been more critical. Hackers may attempt to invade our privacy in several ways, but one area they find particularly enticing is credit card information. Stolen credit cards can negatively impact not just your finances, but your personal identity and privacy as well. Effectively […]