The document discusses justifying IT security programs and managing risk. It argues that security should be viewed as risk management rather than trying to achieve complete freedom from risk. An effective security program identifies vulnerabilities that could lead to losses if exploited by threats, and implements cost-effective countermeasures to mitigate those vulnerabilities. This optimizes risk while justifying security spending based on specific risks and countermeasures.
This article will look at common mistakes that organizations make on the path to achieving vulnerability management perfection, both in process and technology areas.
Можно ли научить людей тому, чему они не желают учиться? Можно ли превратить слабое звено в союзника службы ИБ и какими инструментами для этого пользоваться? Опыт «Лаборатории Касперского».
The document outlines seven "deadly sins" of IT security: 1) Ignorance - thinking threats can be fully prevented; 2) Unpreparedness - relying on single defenses; 3) Neglectfulness - only scanning for vulnerabilities without remediation; 4) Short-sightedness - not planning for future threats; 5) Pride - not measuring security metrics; 6) Arrogance - relying too heavily on human knowledge; 7) Avoidance - thinking better security is too resource-intensive. It recommends a holistic security strategy using automation to prevent, detect, and respond to threats through continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and remediation.
Preparing for future attacks. Solution Brief: Implementing the right securit...Symantec
Recent malware incidents have shown how costly and damaging cyber attacks can be.
The Stuxnet worm is believed to have significantly affected Iranian nuclear processing, and was widely considered to be the first operational cyber weapon1. Shamoon was able to compromise and incapacitate 30,000 work stations within an oil producing organisation2. Another targeted malware attack against a public corporation resulted in the company declaring a $66 million loss relating to the attack3. Such attacks may not necessarily be successful, but when attackers do find their way inside an organisation’s systems, a swift, well-prepared response
can quickly minimise damage and restore systems before significant harm
can be caused.
In order to prepare such a response, organisations must understand how attacks can progress, develop a counteractive strategy, decide who will carry out which actions and then practise and refine the plan.
The document contains a collection of "security maxims" based on experience with physical security, nuclear safeguards, and vulnerability assessments. The maxims provide pithy insights and warnings about common vulnerabilities, limitations, and oversights in security systems and programs. Some key themes addressed are the infinite number of vulnerabilities, the false confidence of those unaware of limitations, the importance of considering insider threats, and the tendency to underestimate adversaries.
The document provides a collection of "security maxims" or principles based on experience with physical security, nuclear safeguards, and vulnerability assessments. Some of the key maxims include: (1) There are an unlimited number of security vulnerabilities that will never be discovered; (2) The ease of defeating security is proportional to how confident the designers are and inversely proportional to how much they know; (3) Low-tech attacks often work against high-tech systems.
1. The document summarizes an interview with Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance, about preventing malware infections and how organizations struggle to keep up with prevention methods and identifying risks.
2. Harkins notes that organizations suffer from alert fatigue and are unable to keep up with the constant "whack-a-mole" of security issues. He suggests deploying lightweight prevention agents that can work both online and offline.
3. When asked about how customers struggle, Harkins says they need solutions to reduce risks, lower security costs, and decrease friction between security and business operations. Most organizations find it difficult to continuously manage all the new technologies, software, and third parties joining
This article will look at common mistakes that organizations make on the path to achieving vulnerability management perfection, both in process and technology areas.
Можно ли научить людей тому, чему они не желают учиться? Можно ли превратить слабое звено в союзника службы ИБ и какими инструментами для этого пользоваться? Опыт «Лаборатории Касперского».
The document outlines seven "deadly sins" of IT security: 1) Ignorance - thinking threats can be fully prevented; 2) Unpreparedness - relying on single defenses; 3) Neglectfulness - only scanning for vulnerabilities without remediation; 4) Short-sightedness - not planning for future threats; 5) Pride - not measuring security metrics; 6) Arrogance - relying too heavily on human knowledge; 7) Avoidance - thinking better security is too resource-intensive. It recommends a holistic security strategy using automation to prevent, detect, and respond to threats through continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and remediation.
Preparing for future attacks. Solution Brief: Implementing the right securit...Symantec
Recent malware incidents have shown how costly and damaging cyber attacks can be.
The Stuxnet worm is believed to have significantly affected Iranian nuclear processing, and was widely considered to be the first operational cyber weapon1. Shamoon was able to compromise and incapacitate 30,000 work stations within an oil producing organisation2. Another targeted malware attack against a public corporation resulted in the company declaring a $66 million loss relating to the attack3. Such attacks may not necessarily be successful, but when attackers do find their way inside an organisation’s systems, a swift, well-prepared response
can quickly minimise damage and restore systems before significant harm
can be caused.
In order to prepare such a response, organisations must understand how attacks can progress, develop a counteractive strategy, decide who will carry out which actions and then practise and refine the plan.
The document contains a collection of "security maxims" based on experience with physical security, nuclear safeguards, and vulnerability assessments. The maxims provide pithy insights and warnings about common vulnerabilities, limitations, and oversights in security systems and programs. Some key themes addressed are the infinite number of vulnerabilities, the false confidence of those unaware of limitations, the importance of considering insider threats, and the tendency to underestimate adversaries.
The document provides a collection of "security maxims" or principles based on experience with physical security, nuclear safeguards, and vulnerability assessments. Some of the key maxims include: (1) There are an unlimited number of security vulnerabilities that will never be discovered; (2) The ease of defeating security is proportional to how confident the designers are and inversely proportional to how much they know; (3) Low-tech attacks often work against high-tech systems.
1. The document summarizes an interview with Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance, about preventing malware infections and how organizations struggle to keep up with prevention methods and identifying risks.
2. Harkins notes that organizations suffer from alert fatigue and are unable to keep up with the constant "whack-a-mole" of security issues. He suggests deploying lightweight prevention agents that can work both online and offline.
3. When asked about how customers struggle, Harkins says they need solutions to reduce risks, lower security costs, and decrease friction between security and business operations. Most organizations find it difficult to continuously manage all the new technologies, software, and third parties joining
The document discusses threat lifecycle management (TLM) as a framework to help organizations reduce the time it takes to detect and respond to cyber threats. It describes the typical phases of a cyber attack lifecycle and how TLM aims to detect threats earlier through six phases: 1) forensic data collection, 2) discover threats, 3) qualify threats, 4) investigate threats, 5) mitigate threats, and 6) recover from incidents. Implementing people, processes and technologies to support effective TLM across these phases can help minimize the business impact of cyber attacks.
ISACA Reporting relevant IT risks to stakeholdersMarc Vael
A presentation I made for the ISACA Belgium open forum of June 2015 in Brussels on Reporting relevant IT risks to stakeholders. This presentation served as starter for the discussions in the open forum.
IBM MobileFrist Protect - Guerir la Mobilephobie des RSSIAGILLY
La Mobilephobie : Un ensemble de craintes qui touche généralement les RSSI et d'autres professionnels de la sécurité, relativement à l'adoption et au déploiement d'une stratégie de sécurité Mobile qui favorise l'accès à travers l'entreprise, le partage des données de l'entreprise ou des interactions avec les partenaires, clients et autres tiers via des appareils mobiles et les applications.
This document provides tips for securing data stored in the cloud. It discusses how cybercriminals, service outages, and internet connectivity issues can compromise cloud data. The document recommends adopting a security-minded approach and taking extra steps like using strong and unique passwords, security questions, and answers. It also suggests using multiple email accounts for different cloud services, enabling two-factor authentication, regularly checking devices, creating multiple backups, and limiting cloud access only to yourself. The goal is to help keep cloud data safe for years to come.
Many small and medium sized businesses are still unaware of the threats that exist. This guide to security threats for SMBs outlines the most common threats and how they can be dealt with.
Information security awareness (sept 2012) bis handoutMarc Vael
This document discusses common challenges with information security from the perspective of various executives and IT professionals. It highlights issues such as lack of management support and understanding of security, non-compliance with security policies, insufficient resources and budget for security programs, and people being the weakest link for attacks. The document also emphasizes the importance of education, governance, risk management, project management, performance measurement, and regular reviews to effectively manage information security risks.
Cyber risk management and the benefits of quantificationDavid X Martin
Cyber security is an unknown, unknown risk which is difficult to quantify. Focus on the impact of the cyber security events, not how they happen. Use disruption models to quantify operational disruptions. Convert as many unknown risks into known risks, so they can be quantified. And for those truly unknowable risks, focus on what needs to be done to ensure survivability.
This document discusses anti-virus strategies for large corporations. It notes that virus outbreaks are getting out of hand as users won't scan or care about viruses. The document examines various anti-virus technologies like scanners, memory resident programs, device drivers, and heuristic analysis. It recommends a multi-layered approach using different technologies along with clear policies, education of staff, and independent testing of anti-virus software.
This document outlines a security awareness training program. It covers topics like password usage and management, virus protection, email safety, internet usage, shoulder surfing, social engineering, access control, and use of personal devices. The training aims to educate employees on security policies and risks. It will be held annually in the front conference room. The goal is to help employees recognize security threats and stay informed to keep the company's data and systems secure.
This document provides an overview and learning plan for a course on secure programming. It discusses key concepts like understanding security as a mindset, process, risk management approach, and multidisciplinary science. Specific topics covered include security definitions, vulnerability databases, secure software engineering, security assessment/testing, and understanding the costs of patching insecure software.
This document discusses the four levels of enterprise mobility management (EMM):
1) Mobile device management (MDM) which allows securing, managing and monitoring devices.
2) Secure workspaces which separates personal and corporate data on devices.
3) Mobile application management which allows managing apps and updates.
4) Mobile content management which securely stores and protects corporate content.
The document uses a story about a company called JoshCo to illustrate how each increasing level of EMM provides more security and management capabilities as the company's mobile device usage grows.
This document discusses the importance of network environments for business success and outlines key terms and concepts. It emphasizes shared understanding between IT and business professionals and having a plan to improve network security, such as investing in antivirus software, patching systems regularly, and using passphrases instead of passwords. The document provides recommendations for securing the network, including limiting administrator privileges, restricting internet access, regularly backing up data, and communicating expectations around occasional outages.
Beyond layers and peripheral antivirus securityUltraUploader
This white paper from Trend Micro discusses strategies for effective antivirus security beyond just protecting desktops. It argues that while desktop protection is still important, viruses often spread faster than antivirus updates can be deployed to endpoints. It therefore recommends taking additional measures across the network like stopping viruses at email/file servers, firewalls, and through education. The paper provides an overview of virus impacts and outlines Trend Micro's solutions that can block new threats before pattern updates and help repair damage.
Managing and administering software updates remains one of the most challenging and resource-intensive tasks an IT Department undertakes on a daily basis. This white paper examines the important role played by patch management to help organizations keep their PC real estate fully up-to-date with the latest security patches, without unduly compromising reliability, productivity, security and data integrity.
Changing the Stakes in Retail Softwarejudythornell
This document discusses how retailers have traditionally faced challenges in adopting new retail technology due to the high upfront costs and long implementation times required. However, software-as-a-service (SaaS) models are now enabling retailers to more quickly deploy enterprise-level solutions on a pay-as-you-go basis with lower risks. SaaS aligns the incentives of retailers and vendors by focusing on ongoing value delivery rather than large upfront payments. The document provides examples of planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment applications that retailers can now adopt through the SaaS model to help adapt to changing market conditions.
Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013 is a business management software that offers accounting, customer, inventory, employee, and job management functionality. It provides tools for financial reporting and analysis, customizable dashboards, and multi-user access. The software aims to offer full business management capabilities at a lower cost than mid-market or premium solutions. It supports up to 40 users and automatic upgrades through a paid support plan.
On Customer Experience - Best Practicesjudythornell
This document provides an overview of customer experience and its benefits from Mike Wittenstein, an expert in the field. It discusses how (1) companies that focus on customer experience enjoy benefits like reduced costs and more referrals, (2) industries like retail and hospitality benefit most from customer experience design, and (3) best practices include listening to customers and employees and designing for adoption, not just implementation. The document concludes that enhancing customer experiences at every touchpoint creates loyal customers and competitive advantage.
Baytek LLC is a Sage Software Platinum Partner and President's Circle member founded in 1990 that specializes in accounting software sales, implementation, support and training. The company serves clients primarily in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington and offers Sage and Intuit products including Peachtree, Timeslips, ACT!, Business Works and QuickBooks. Founder Judy Thornell has extensive experience in the software industry and channel partnerships. Baytek aims to provide stellar customer experiences and value to both clients and manufacturer partners.
The document discusses threat lifecycle management (TLM) as a framework to help organizations reduce the time it takes to detect and respond to cyber threats. It describes the typical phases of a cyber attack lifecycle and how TLM aims to detect threats earlier through six phases: 1) forensic data collection, 2) discover threats, 3) qualify threats, 4) investigate threats, 5) mitigate threats, and 6) recover from incidents. Implementing people, processes and technologies to support effective TLM across these phases can help minimize the business impact of cyber attacks.
ISACA Reporting relevant IT risks to stakeholdersMarc Vael
A presentation I made for the ISACA Belgium open forum of June 2015 in Brussels on Reporting relevant IT risks to stakeholders. This presentation served as starter for the discussions in the open forum.
IBM MobileFrist Protect - Guerir la Mobilephobie des RSSIAGILLY
La Mobilephobie : Un ensemble de craintes qui touche généralement les RSSI et d'autres professionnels de la sécurité, relativement à l'adoption et au déploiement d'une stratégie de sécurité Mobile qui favorise l'accès à travers l'entreprise, le partage des données de l'entreprise ou des interactions avec les partenaires, clients et autres tiers via des appareils mobiles et les applications.
This document provides tips for securing data stored in the cloud. It discusses how cybercriminals, service outages, and internet connectivity issues can compromise cloud data. The document recommends adopting a security-minded approach and taking extra steps like using strong and unique passwords, security questions, and answers. It also suggests using multiple email accounts for different cloud services, enabling two-factor authentication, regularly checking devices, creating multiple backups, and limiting cloud access only to yourself. The goal is to help keep cloud data safe for years to come.
Many small and medium sized businesses are still unaware of the threats that exist. This guide to security threats for SMBs outlines the most common threats and how they can be dealt with.
Information security awareness (sept 2012) bis handoutMarc Vael
This document discusses common challenges with information security from the perspective of various executives and IT professionals. It highlights issues such as lack of management support and understanding of security, non-compliance with security policies, insufficient resources and budget for security programs, and people being the weakest link for attacks. The document also emphasizes the importance of education, governance, risk management, project management, performance measurement, and regular reviews to effectively manage information security risks.
Cyber risk management and the benefits of quantificationDavid X Martin
Cyber security is an unknown, unknown risk which is difficult to quantify. Focus on the impact of the cyber security events, not how they happen. Use disruption models to quantify operational disruptions. Convert as many unknown risks into known risks, so they can be quantified. And for those truly unknowable risks, focus on what needs to be done to ensure survivability.
This document discusses anti-virus strategies for large corporations. It notes that virus outbreaks are getting out of hand as users won't scan or care about viruses. The document examines various anti-virus technologies like scanners, memory resident programs, device drivers, and heuristic analysis. It recommends a multi-layered approach using different technologies along with clear policies, education of staff, and independent testing of anti-virus software.
This document outlines a security awareness training program. It covers topics like password usage and management, virus protection, email safety, internet usage, shoulder surfing, social engineering, access control, and use of personal devices. The training aims to educate employees on security policies and risks. It will be held annually in the front conference room. The goal is to help employees recognize security threats and stay informed to keep the company's data and systems secure.
This document provides an overview and learning plan for a course on secure programming. It discusses key concepts like understanding security as a mindset, process, risk management approach, and multidisciplinary science. Specific topics covered include security definitions, vulnerability databases, secure software engineering, security assessment/testing, and understanding the costs of patching insecure software.
This document discusses the four levels of enterprise mobility management (EMM):
1) Mobile device management (MDM) which allows securing, managing and monitoring devices.
2) Secure workspaces which separates personal and corporate data on devices.
3) Mobile application management which allows managing apps and updates.
4) Mobile content management which securely stores and protects corporate content.
The document uses a story about a company called JoshCo to illustrate how each increasing level of EMM provides more security and management capabilities as the company's mobile device usage grows.
This document discusses the importance of network environments for business success and outlines key terms and concepts. It emphasizes shared understanding between IT and business professionals and having a plan to improve network security, such as investing in antivirus software, patching systems regularly, and using passphrases instead of passwords. The document provides recommendations for securing the network, including limiting administrator privileges, restricting internet access, regularly backing up data, and communicating expectations around occasional outages.
Beyond layers and peripheral antivirus securityUltraUploader
This white paper from Trend Micro discusses strategies for effective antivirus security beyond just protecting desktops. It argues that while desktop protection is still important, viruses often spread faster than antivirus updates can be deployed to endpoints. It therefore recommends taking additional measures across the network like stopping viruses at email/file servers, firewalls, and through education. The paper provides an overview of virus impacts and outlines Trend Micro's solutions that can block new threats before pattern updates and help repair damage.
Managing and administering software updates remains one of the most challenging and resource-intensive tasks an IT Department undertakes on a daily basis. This white paper examines the important role played by patch management to help organizations keep their PC real estate fully up-to-date with the latest security patches, without unduly compromising reliability, productivity, security and data integrity.
Changing the Stakes in Retail Softwarejudythornell
This document discusses how retailers have traditionally faced challenges in adopting new retail technology due to the high upfront costs and long implementation times required. However, software-as-a-service (SaaS) models are now enabling retailers to more quickly deploy enterprise-level solutions on a pay-as-you-go basis with lower risks. SaaS aligns the incentives of retailers and vendors by focusing on ongoing value delivery rather than large upfront payments. The document provides examples of planning, pricing, forecasting and replenishment applications that retailers can now adopt through the SaaS model to help adapt to changing market conditions.
Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013 is a business management software that offers accounting, customer, inventory, employee, and job management functionality. It provides tools for financial reporting and analysis, customizable dashboards, and multi-user access. The software aims to offer full business management capabilities at a lower cost than mid-market or premium solutions. It supports up to 40 users and automatic upgrades through a paid support plan.
On Customer Experience - Best Practicesjudythornell
This document provides an overview of customer experience and its benefits from Mike Wittenstein, an expert in the field. It discusses how (1) companies that focus on customer experience enjoy benefits like reduced costs and more referrals, (2) industries like retail and hospitality benefit most from customer experience design, and (3) best practices include listening to customers and employees and designing for adoption, not just implementation. The document concludes that enhancing customer experiences at every touchpoint creates loyal customers and competitive advantage.
Baytek LLC is a Sage Software Platinum Partner and President's Circle member founded in 1990 that specializes in accounting software sales, implementation, support and training. The company serves clients primarily in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington and offers Sage and Intuit products including Peachtree, Timeslips, ACT!, Business Works and QuickBooks. Founder Judy Thornell has extensive experience in the software industry and channel partnerships. Baytek aims to provide stellar customer experiences and value to both clients and manufacturer partners.
This document provides an overview of the key features and functionality of QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 13.0. It describes the enhanced reporting, inventory management, productivity, and user control capabilities available in Enterprise Solutions. Specifically, it highlights improvements to reporting customization, inventory management, multi-user access, and industry-specific editions for contractors, manufacturers, nonprofits, and other sectors. The document is intended to demonstrate to potential customers how Enterprise Solutions can help businesses adapt to changing needs.
Ahmed Yasir Khan is a qualified trainer with over 16 years of experience in finance, IT, accounting software and business management. He specializes in training professionals on topics such as import/export, supply chain management, tax filing, ERP systems, databases, Microsoft Office, and financial modeling. As a visiting faculty member, he has trained thousands of professionals for various institutions.
The document discusses new features in QuickBooks 2012 including an express start for easy setup, improved data condensing tools, a calendar view, document center, lead center, contributed reports, one-click transactions, inventory center, Excel integration and a new accountant center. It provides screenshots and explanations of each new feature.
QuickBooks is accounting software that combines various accounting processes into one system. It is used by over 4.5 million businesses worldwide. This document provides 25 tips for effectively using QuickBooks, such as choosing the appropriate version for your business needs, customizing preferences and reports, using keyboard shortcuts to save time, and backing up data to avoid loss. Following these tips can help users get the most out of QuickBooks.
Cyber security involves implementing layers of security and protection against digital attacks across computers, devices, systems, and networks. Organizations use frameworks to detect and identify threats, protect assets, and recover from attacks. There are various types of cyber security threats including cybercrime, cyberterrorism, and cyberattacks. Performing risk assessments is important to understand potential security risks and impacts. Assessments involve identifying risks, analyzing likelihood and impacts, developing controls, documenting processes, and ongoing monitoring. Common security risks include viruses/malware, phishing, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. Organizations should use various security testing methods like audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to regularly evaluate security weaknesses.
Kudler Fine Foods IT Security Report And Presentation –...Lana Sorrels
The document discusses network security for a small accounting firm. It proposes implementing a network with firewall protection, wireless access points, antivirus software, and user training. A vulnerability assessment is recommended to identify security risks before deploying the network. The network design aims to protect client financial data from theft or loss while enabling file sharing and internet access for employees.
The document provides an overview of software security best practices. It emphasizes that security must be considered from the beginning of the development process and throughout. It discusses assessing risks, creating threat models to identify potential vulnerabilities, and using secure coding techniques and built-in security features to mitigate risks. Tools can help detect security issues during testing. The document covers topics like authentication, authorization, encryption, hashing and various Apple security features.
This document discusses security threats and vulnerabilities. It begins by noting that threats and vulnerabilities are constantly changing with evolving technology. It defines threats as actions that could damage an asset, and vulnerabilities as weaknesses that allow threats to occur. The document then discusses how to identify important organizational assets and assess risks to them. Several types of threats are outlined, including human threats like errors, criminal behavior, and insider threats from employees. Common forms of malicious software like viruses, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits and spyware are also described. Strategies for reducing insider threats like monitoring, multi-person access, and job rotation are presented.
Champaign EDC Cybersecurity Seminar by John Bambenek - March 25, 2014John Bambenek
Every day we hear more and more about credit cards getting stolen, businesses getting hacked and national secrets being pilfered from our government. In this seminar, you’ll learn:
- what threats small businesses need to be aware of
- what threats are hype
- how small businesses can protect themselves in a cost-effective way
- you’ll walk away with 5 things you can do in your small business to be more secure without having to buy a single piece of software
This document provides an overview of different types of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, and keyloggers. It defines each type and describes how they work and the harm they can cause. Viruses and worms spread automatically while Trojans and rootkits conceal their presence on a system. Spyware tracks users' online activities for advertising while keyloggers record keyboard inputs to steal login credentials and passwords. The document also discusses disadvantages of malware infections like slow performance and unlaunchable applications. It recommends using security software like antivirus, antispyware, and firewalls to prevent malware and provides tips for removing infections like using anti-malware tools or reinstalling the operating system.
A data breach demands a comprehensive response. Knowing who will be part of your response team and assigning their primary tasks ahead of time will help you quickly take appropriate action. The team should be enterprise-wide and include key members of the executive team and board of directors, the head of IT, security experts, as well as representatives from your legal, communications and HR departments.
Discover how cutting-edge software solutions can fortify your data against evolving cyber threats and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your valuable assets. Join us to explore real-world examples, best practices, and actionable insights that empower you to take proactive measures in the face of ever-present security challenges.
This document provides a cybersecurity playbook with guidance on developing a game plan to improve security. It covers assessing needs, establishing the basic layers of security including firewalls and endpoint protection, addressing gaps, and options for getting help like hiring a security professional or managed security services provider. The playbook also includes a sample 30-60-90 day plan with initial tasks like creating an asset inventory, assessing current coverage, and identifying gaps and priorities to establish a security roadmap.
Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers and servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks and data from malicious attacks.
Topic Covered:
Cyber Security Introduction
Online & Offline Identities
Hackers and their types
Cyberwarfare
Cyber Attacks Concepts & Techniques
System, Software & Hardware Vulnerabilities
Security Vulnerabilities Categories
Reveelium is meant to bridge the intelligence gap that antiviruses are confronted with and to cure all side-effects, bringing detection times down from a typical 12 months to 1 week and reduces false positives by 95%.
How to protect your company’s computer systems against penetration and attack; the dangers of security lapses in corporate computer
systems and Internet architecture, and specific methodologies for evaluating your company’s security, detecting intrusions and responding effectively.
The document discusses cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and how AI can help improve cybersecurity. It notes that while organizations spend billions on cybersecurity, chief information security officers still feel highly exposed. Traditional security methods focus on preventing infiltration but are always one step behind evolving threats. The document argues that AI can help enforce cyber hygiene practices like least privilege to shrink the attack surface, making the problem more bounded and manageable compared to always chasing threats. It discusses how AI is well-suited for understanding intended application behavior based on established rules and data from good software.
This document outlines 10 key components of business cyber security: network protection, privileged account management, malware defense, constant monitoring, keeping everything up-to-date, incident management plans, managing removable devices, security education, security policies, and securing mobile work. It provides details on each component, such as the importance of filtering networks, only giving privileged users access to privileged accounts, having malware protection plans, constantly monitoring systems, and keeping all software and operating systems updated to protect against vulnerabilities. The document emphasizes that security education is critical to avoid employee mistakes that can enable cyber attacks.
Mark Lanterman - The Risk Report October 2015Mark Lanterman
The document discusses steps organizations can take to protect their digital assets and minimize risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. It recommends conducting regular digital security assessments, educating employees on security best practices, limiting unnecessary access to sensitive data, implementing policies around bring-your-own-devices, and auditing third party vendors. It also stresses the importance of regular data backups and developing an organizational culture of security.
Complete network security protection for sme's within limited resourcesIJNSA Journal
The purpose of this paper is to present a comprehensive budget conscious security plan for smaller
enterprises that lacksecurity guidelines.The authors believethis paper will assist users to write an
individualized security plan. In addition to providing the top ten free or affordable tools get some sort of
semblance of security implemented, the paper also provides best practices on the topics of Authentication,
Authorization, Auditing, Firewall, Intrusion Detection & Monitoring, and Prevention. The methods
employed have been implemented at Company XYZ referenced throughout.
The document summarizes a panel discussion on security and hacking held by the Tech Talent Meetup. The panel of security experts from various companies discussed why security is important, greatest risks and threats, how companies can protect data, career opportunities in security, and tips for personal online security. Some key points included prioritizing security of important data, investing in staff training, focusing on detection over prevention, and using tools like password managers and two-factor authentication.
IT security in 2021: Why Ransomware Is Still The Biggest ThreatETech 7
Ransomware attacks continued to be a major threat in 2020 and will likely remain so in 2021. Ransomware encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments for the keys to decrypt them. It often infects systems through malicious attachments or links. Signs of infection include inability to access files, browser redirection, pop-ups, and crashes. Businesses can help prevent ransomware through employee education, backups, updated software/antivirus, disaster recovery plans, and managed security services.
The document discusses unconventional approaches to cyber security threats. It notes that conventional testing methods only find known vulnerabilities but cannot discover unknown exposures. It provides examples where unknown vulnerabilities were discovered through open source intelligence techniques, including a compromised bank network and exposed government agency sites. The document argues that people are often the weakest link and proposes exploiting human factors through techniques like neuro-linguistic programming. It advocates taking an offensive mindset to security by thinking like attackers to uncover unknown vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
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