The risks posed to elections by disinformation, foreign interference, and mistrust are very credible. And the reality is, that while technology exists, vulnerabilities will be present. However, if security happens behind a veil, any potential vulnerability in election technology could create the percep...
Learn how to respond to the Fortigate SSL VPN vulnerability > A forward proxy will first check if the user's requested information is cached before retrieving it from the server. The proxy stores cached information itself, eliminating the need to request it from the server. If the requested in...
This framework is beneficial for security operations centers (SOCs), especially when it comes to detecting malicious and suspicious activity and evaluating the current state of an organization's security. The framework is categorized into three matrices: Enterprise, Mobile, and Industrial Control Systems...
WannaCry, also a form of ransomware, is one of the most well-known worms. The malware took advantage of the EternalBlue vulnerability in outdated versions of Windows' Server Message Block protocol. In its first year, the wormspread to 150 countries. The next year, it infected nearly 5 mill...
Software vulnerabilities.These are also a frequent target for ransomware infections. Attackers infiltrate a victim's systems by attacking unpatched or out-of-date software. One of the biggest ransomware incidents in history,WannaCry, is linked to the EternalBlue exploit, a vulnerability in unpatched ve...
However, here we aim to present a more holistic model to help companies identify whether they are in a position of strength or vulnerability, alongside means of how to transition from poor strategic positioning to a more sustainable and successful strategy. ...
HITRUST includes a dynamic set of controls categorized through 14 classifications with around 135 to 400 features. Is HITRUST only for healthcare? No, HITRUST is not only for healthcare. While it originated to address healthcare information security, it has evolved to be applicable across various...
Here is a comprehensive list of essential DevOps pipeline tools categorized by their functionality: Source Code Management SCM tools are used for version control, collaboration, and tracking changes in the source code. Git. A distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code duri...
A vulnerability is a place of weakness that a hacker might exploit when launching a cyber attack. Vulnerabilities might be software bugs that need to be patched, or a password reset process that can be triggered by unauthorized people.Defensive cybersecurity measures (like the ones we talk about...
Currently, the most common attack patterns are: || Exploiting a vulnerability in the website's content management system (CMS). || Exploiting a vulnerability in the software or configuration of the webserver. This includes vulnerabilities in the used software that might allow code injection. ||...