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Exploring the Flaws: Unveiling the Top 6 Errors in Incident Response Tabletop Exercises

Patel Maya12 months ago011 mins

Mistakes in Incident Response Tabletop Exercises: A Common Pitfall for Organizations A Social Approach: Moving Beyond Lecture-Style Sessions Tabletop exercises are an essential tool in training organizations to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents. However, many organizations mistakenly approach these exercises as mere PowerPoint-driven lectures rather than interactive training sessions. This mistake undermines the efficiency and…

Exploring the Factors Behind Slow CISO Pay Increases

Patel Maya1 year ago012 mins

CISO Pay Increases Are Slowing – a Look Behind the Figures Introduction The latest survey conducted by information security advisory specialist IANS Research and recruitment firm Artico Search reveals that Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) compensation levels are growing at a slower rate than in previous years. The survey, which queried over 600 security executives…

Exploring the Complexities: Unraveling DFIR Challenges in the Middle East

Reynolds Alex1 year ago08 mins

Enterprises Struggle to Combat Evolving Threats in the Digital Landscape In a rapidly changing digital landscape, enterprises are facing increasing difficulties in keeping cyber threats at bay. The latest report from IDC on digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) highlights various challenges faced by companies in the Middle East across different industries. The report reveals…

Exploring the Urgency of NIST’s Final Version of 800-82r3 OT Security Guide

Emma Thompson1 year ago011 mins

NIST Publishes Final Version of 800-82r3 OT Security Guide Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of its Special Publication (SP) 800-82 Revision 3 guide to operational technology (OT) security. The 316-page document provides detailed guidance on improving the security of OT systems, addressing their unique safety, reliability,…

Exploring the Impact of Nigerian Guilty Plea in Million-Dollar BEC Scheme

Patel Maya1 year ago08 mins

Cybercrime Nigerian Pleads Guilty in US to Million-Dollar BEC Scheme Role The Case of Kosi Goodness Simon-Ebo A Nigerian national residing in South Africa, Kosi Goodness Simon-Ebo, pleaded guilty in a US court to his role in a million-dollar business email compromise (BEC) fraud scheme. The scheme involved gaining unauthorized access to email accounts, sending…

Securing the Future: Exploring the Intersection of OT/IoT and OpenTitan

Nguyen Michael1 year ago010 mins

OpenTitan: An Open Source Silicon Root of Trust OpenTitan, a project managed by UK non-profit organization LowRISC, aims to bring the success of open source software to the silicon design space with a silicon-level root of trust (S-RoT). The S-RoT provides security to vulnerable parts of a device that can be attacked by a third…

Exploring the Risks: Uncovering the Apache Superset Vulnerabilities Threatening Server Security

Patel Maya1 year ago07 mins

Mac Security Survey 2023 Highlights Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior As technology advances, the threats posed by cybercriminals continue to evolve, making it more crucial than ever for individuals to prioritize cybersecurity. Mac users, renowned for their belief in the invincibility of Apple’s operating system, often feel immune to cyber threats. However, a recent Mac…

Exploring Active Directory Attack Paths: Enhancing Security Defenses

Nguyen Michael1 year ago07 mins

Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies Introduction In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, organizations must prioritize the security of their sensitive accounts. Protecting these accounts, especially in the context of Active Directory, poses unique challenges. Attack paths and security defenses need to be explored and enhanced. In…

A Closer Look: Unleashing Chaos – Exploring the PaperCut Vulnerability and its Remote Code Execution Potential

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

New PaperCut Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution A new vulnerability has been discovered in the PaperCut MF/NG print management software that can be exploited for unauthenticated, remote code execution. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-39143 and rated ‘high severity’, allows attackers to read or write arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution in certain configurations…

Exploring the Revamped BloodHound: Unveiling the Community Edition

Reynolds Alex1 year ago011 mins

Revamped BloodHound Community Edition Enhances Mapping of Attack Paths BloodHound Community Edition, an open source tool used for mapping out attack paths through Microsoft Active Directory systems and Azure AD services, has been completely rewritten and updated by SpecterOps, the company behind the tool. This revamp comes exactly seven years after the initial launch of…