The document provides guidelines for preventing ransomware attacks, including recommendations to implement geo-blocking of suspicious domains and regions, block outgoing I2P traffic, regularly review and test backup processes, enhance email security with protocols like DMARC, review incident response processes, implement cybersecurity awareness training, ensure anti-virus software is up to date, apply all operating system and software patches, and deploy Windows AppLocker and EMET. The guidelines are intended to reduce the likelihood of ransomware infection by limiting communications with malicious actors and making systems more resilient through backups and other security measures.
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A relatively new phenomenon involving malware and viruses is ransomware, where malicious outsiders implant a program in your computer that can prevent you from accessing your operating system or using your files. The hackers then demand a ransom in the form of payment to an account they designate to restore access to your system and files. First seen in Russia, the practice has since spread worldwide, with ransomware costing organisations millions of dollars per year in payments. This executive summary describes the different types of ransomware and outlines steps you can take to protect your valuable IT assets from the practice.
It's Your Move: The Changing Game of Endpoint SecurityLumension
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Itâs time to refine enterprise security strategies at your organization. While we were installing firewalls, antivirus suites, and other technologies that block known threats, the bad guys were out rewriting the rulebook. Don't let cybercriminals stay one step ahead and put you in âcheckmate.â
In this information-packed presentation, you'll learn:
* How our opponents have changed the IT security rules
* What role your employees play in this âgameâ
* Key moves IT security professionals can make to regain control of endpoints
* How one organization has implemented a proactive security approach successfully
Recent ransomware cyberattack on a major oil pipeline caused gas prices to surge and gas stations in multiple states to experience shortages due to a several-day outage resulting from the attack.
Patents are a good information resource for obtaining the state of the art of AI technology innovations for defending against the ransomware attacks. Patent information can provide many valuable insights that can be exploited for developing and implementing new technologies. Patents can also be exploited to identify new product/service development opportunities.
What is Ransomware? How You Can Protect Your SystemClickSSL
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Ransomware is malicious software that prevents user to access their system or data and only allow them to access their files only when user pay some ransom amount to the hackers. Most of the time the Ransom is collected through digital currencies such as Ukash and Bitcoins which are difficult to trace.
Ransomware is one of the types of malware which is the result of sophisticated effort to compromise the modern computer structures. In this paper we examine the current history of ransomware and its growth to the recent form of large-scale ransomware attacks (ones that interrupt whole organizations). Within that timeframe, public reporting, articles, and news media reporting on large-scale ransomware attacks is reviewed to create an experimental analysis of ransom payments, circumstances that led to those payments, and if data was eventually recovered through a literature study for the people victimized by ransomware. Increasing threats due to ease of transfer of ransomware over internet are also talk over. Finally, low level awareness among company professionals is confirmed and reluctance to payment on being a victim is found as a common trait.
Ransomware - Information And Protection Guide - Executive SummaryBright Technology
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A relatively new phenomenon involving malware and viruses is ransomware, where malicious outsiders implant a program in your computer that can prevent you from accessing your operating system or using your files. The hackers then demand a ransom in the form of payment to an account they designate to restore access to your system and files. First seen in Russia, the practice has since spread worldwide, with ransomware costing organisations millions of dollars per year in payments. This executive summary describes the different types of ransomware and outlines steps you can take to protect your valuable IT assets from the practice.
It's Your Move: The Changing Game of Endpoint SecurityLumension
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Itâs time to refine enterprise security strategies at your organization. While we were installing firewalls, antivirus suites, and other technologies that block known threats, the bad guys were out rewriting the rulebook. Don't let cybercriminals stay one step ahead and put you in âcheckmate.â
In this information-packed presentation, you'll learn:
* How our opponents have changed the IT security rules
* What role your employees play in this âgameâ
* Key moves IT security professionals can make to regain control of endpoints
* How one organization has implemented a proactive security approach successfully
Recent ransomware cyberattack on a major oil pipeline caused gas prices to surge and gas stations in multiple states to experience shortages due to a several-day outage resulting from the attack.
Patents are a good information resource for obtaining the state of the art of AI technology innovations for defending against the ransomware attacks. Patent information can provide many valuable insights that can be exploited for developing and implementing new technologies. Patents can also be exploited to identify new product/service development opportunities.
What is Ransomware? How You Can Protect Your SystemClickSSL
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Ransomware is malicious software that prevents user to access their system or data and only allow them to access their files only when user pay some ransom amount to the hackers. Most of the time the Ransom is collected through digital currencies such as Ukash and Bitcoins which are difficult to trace.
Ransomware is one of the types of malware which is the result of sophisticated effort to compromise the modern computer structures. In this paper we examine the current history of ransomware and its growth to the recent form of large-scale ransomware attacks (ones that interrupt whole organizations). Within that timeframe, public reporting, articles, and news media reporting on large-scale ransomware attacks is reviewed to create an experimental analysis of ransom payments, circumstances that led to those payments, and if data was eventually recovered through a literature study for the people victimized by ransomware. Increasing threats due to ease of transfer of ransomware over internet are also talk over. Finally, low level awareness among company professionals is confirmed and reluctance to payment on being a victim is found as a common trait.
Ransomware is targeted at user workstations and often uses social engineering to get the user to initiate the ransomware. System/network administrators and developers are targeted using polluted utilities.
Find out more at https://www.osirium.com
The Role of Application Control in a Zero-Day RealityLumension
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With end users often downloading unwanted and unknown applications, more than 1.6 million new malware signatures appearing every month and a rising tide of zero-day attacks, there is more risk to your systems and information than ever before.
Find out:
* How to defend against zero-day threats - without waiting for the latest anti-virus signatures
* Why application control / whitelisting should be a central component of your security program
* How application control has evolved to enforce effective security in dynamic environments
This PPT aims at providing brief information about the malware, Ransomware. This PPT contains information about ransomwareâs way of functioning, its prime targets and certain effective measures that need to be taken to alleviate the risks related to this perilous malware.
What is Ransomware?
It is a type of malware that restricts access to the infected computer system in some way, and demands that the user should pay a ransom to the malware operators to remove the restriction.
Tips for preventing ransomware:
1. Back up your files regularly and keep a recent backup off-site.
2. Donât enable macros
3. Be very careful about opening unsolicited attachments.
4. Donât give yourself more login power than necessary.
5. Patch, patch, patch
6. Train and retrain employees in your business.
7. Segment the company network.
New USM v5.0 - Get Complete Security Visibility Faster & Easier Than EverAlienVault
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AlienVault Unified Security Managementâą (USM) integrates SIEM/event correlation with built-in tools for intrusion detection, asset discovery, vulnerability assessment and behavioral monitoring to give you a unified, real-time view of threats in your environment. NEW v5.0 (available 4/20) makes it faster and easier than ever to get the insights you need, starting on Day 1.
Join us for a live demo to see how new USM v5.0 makes it easier than ever to accomplish these key tasks:
Discover all IP-enabled assets on your network
Identify vulnerabilities like unpatched software or insecure configurations
Detect network scans and malware like botnets, trojans & rootkits
Speed incident response with built-in remediation guidance for every alert
Generate accurate compliance reports for PCI DSS, HIPAA and more
This report describes Remote File Inclusion (RFI) â an attack that usually flies under the radar. Although RFI attacks have the potential to cause as much damage as the more popular SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, they are not widely discussed. Impervaâs Hacker Intelligence Initiative (HII) has documented examples of automated attack campaigns launched in the wild. This report pinpoints common traits and techniques as well as the role blacklisting can play in mitigation.
Optimize your AWS FEST - N2WS session - Addressing the Relentless Threat of R...OK2OK
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The pandemic jolted the world of IT out of its collective slumber. Cybercriminals continue to profit off ransomware attacks in record numbers, as more workers are working remotely. This leaves no business on the cloud immune to the threat of ransomware.
As methods and technology continue to advance it is critical that companies have multiple lines of defense in 2021.
In N2WS session (n2ws.com) during the March 2021 Optimize your AWS FEST (awsfest2021.com), we show how flexible and automatic cloud backup and efficient disaster recovery can save your company from losing all of its data in the case of a ransomware attack. Learn how to minimize your RTO, effectively restore your entire systems or just a file, clone your VPC environment and much more in order to 'Ransomware-proof' your cloud for 2021.
Ransomware Response Guide IBM INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICESKatherine Duffy
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A guide for organizations faced with a ransomware
infection. This guide is split into several sections, with the most
critical and time-sensitive being in the initial response section.
If you are currently experiencing a ransomware incident, it is highly recommended you immediately review the containment section.
This Presentation explains about Firewalls, Viruses and Antiviruses. I hope this presentation may help you in understanding about Viruses, Firewall and Antiviruses Software.
In computer security, a vulnerability is a weakness which allows an .pdfanandanand521251
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In computer security, a vulnerability is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system\'s
information assurance. Vulnerability is the intersection of three elements: a system susceptibility
or flaw, attacker access to the flaw, and attacker capability to exploit the flaw.[1] To exploit a
vulnerability, an attacker must have at least one applicable tool or technique that can connect to a
system weakness. In this frame, vulnerability is also known as the attack surface.
Vulnerabilities are flaws in computer software that create weaknesses in your computer or
networkâs overall security. Vulnerabilities can also be created by improper computer or security
configurations. Threats exploit the weaknesses of vulnerabilities, resulting in potential damage to
the computer or its data.
The impact of a security breach can be very high. The fact that IT managers, or upper
management, can (easily) know that IT systems and applications have vulnerabilities and do not
perform any action to manage the IT risk is seen as a misconduct in most legislations.
Intrusion detection system is an example of a class of systems used to detect attacks. Some sets
of criteria to be satisfied by a computer, its operating system and applications in order to meet a
good security level have been developed: ITSEC and Common criteria are two examples.
Vulnerability falls under security like computer security, network security,etc.
How to mitigate the risk
§ Install Anti-Virus Software.
Ensure that reputable anti-virus software is installed on all computers. This should include all
servers, PCs and laptops. If employees use computers at home for business use or to remotely
access the network, these PCs should also have anti-virus software installed.
§ Ensure that the anti-virus software is up to date.
Everyday new computer viruses are being released and it is essential that businesses are
protected from these viruses by keeping the anti-virus software up to date. If possible, companies
should look at policies whereby computers that do not have the most up to date anti-virus
software installed are not allowed to connect to the network.
§ Employ a firewall to protect networks.
As computer viruses can spread by means other than email, it is important that unwanted traffic
is blocked from entering the network by using a firewall. For users that use computers for
business away from the protection of the companyâs network, such as home PCs or laptops, a
personal firewall should be installed to ensure the computer is protected.
§ Filter all email traffic.
All incoming and outgoing email should be filtered for computer viruses. This filter should
ideally be at the perimeter of the network to prevent computer viruses. Emails with certain file
attachments commonly used by computer viruses to spread themselves, such as .EXE, .COM and
.SCR files, should also be prevented from entering the network.
§ Educate all users to be careful of suspicious e-mails.
Ensure that all users know to .
Ransomware is targeted at user workstations and often uses social engineering to get the user to initiate the ransomware. System/network administrators and developers are targeted using polluted utilities.
Find out more at https://www.osirium.com
The Role of Application Control in a Zero-Day RealityLumension
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With end users often downloading unwanted and unknown applications, more than 1.6 million new malware signatures appearing every month and a rising tide of zero-day attacks, there is more risk to your systems and information than ever before.
Find out:
* How to defend against zero-day threats - without waiting for the latest anti-virus signatures
* Why application control / whitelisting should be a central component of your security program
* How application control has evolved to enforce effective security in dynamic environments
This PPT aims at providing brief information about the malware, Ransomware. This PPT contains information about ransomwareâs way of functioning, its prime targets and certain effective measures that need to be taken to alleviate the risks related to this perilous malware.
What is Ransomware?
It is a type of malware that restricts access to the infected computer system in some way, and demands that the user should pay a ransom to the malware operators to remove the restriction.
Tips for preventing ransomware:
1. Back up your files regularly and keep a recent backup off-site.
2. Donât enable macros
3. Be very careful about opening unsolicited attachments.
4. Donât give yourself more login power than necessary.
5. Patch, patch, patch
6. Train and retrain employees in your business.
7. Segment the company network.
New USM v5.0 - Get Complete Security Visibility Faster & Easier Than EverAlienVault
Â
AlienVault Unified Security Managementâą (USM) integrates SIEM/event correlation with built-in tools for intrusion detection, asset discovery, vulnerability assessment and behavioral monitoring to give you a unified, real-time view of threats in your environment. NEW v5.0 (available 4/20) makes it faster and easier than ever to get the insights you need, starting on Day 1.
Join us for a live demo to see how new USM v5.0 makes it easier than ever to accomplish these key tasks:
Discover all IP-enabled assets on your network
Identify vulnerabilities like unpatched software or insecure configurations
Detect network scans and malware like botnets, trojans & rootkits
Speed incident response with built-in remediation guidance for every alert
Generate accurate compliance reports for PCI DSS, HIPAA and more
This report describes Remote File Inclusion (RFI) â an attack that usually flies under the radar. Although RFI attacks have the potential to cause as much damage as the more popular SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, they are not widely discussed. Impervaâs Hacker Intelligence Initiative (HII) has documented examples of automated attack campaigns launched in the wild. This report pinpoints common traits and techniques as well as the role blacklisting can play in mitigation.
Optimize your AWS FEST - N2WS session - Addressing the Relentless Threat of R...OK2OK
Â
The pandemic jolted the world of IT out of its collective slumber. Cybercriminals continue to profit off ransomware attacks in record numbers, as more workers are working remotely. This leaves no business on the cloud immune to the threat of ransomware.
As methods and technology continue to advance it is critical that companies have multiple lines of defense in 2021.
In N2WS session (n2ws.com) during the March 2021 Optimize your AWS FEST (awsfest2021.com), we show how flexible and automatic cloud backup and efficient disaster recovery can save your company from losing all of its data in the case of a ransomware attack. Learn how to minimize your RTO, effectively restore your entire systems or just a file, clone your VPC environment and much more in order to 'Ransomware-proof' your cloud for 2021.
Ransomware Response Guide IBM INCIDENT RESPONSE SERVICESKatherine Duffy
Â
A guide for organizations faced with a ransomware
infection. This guide is split into several sections, with the most
critical and time-sensitive being in the initial response section.
If you are currently experiencing a ransomware incident, it is highly recommended you immediately review the containment section.
This Presentation explains about Firewalls, Viruses and Antiviruses. I hope this presentation may help you in understanding about Viruses, Firewall and Antiviruses Software.
In computer security, a vulnerability is a weakness which allows an .pdfanandanand521251
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In computer security, a vulnerability is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system\'s
information assurance. Vulnerability is the intersection of three elements: a system susceptibility
or flaw, attacker access to the flaw, and attacker capability to exploit the flaw.[1] To exploit a
vulnerability, an attacker must have at least one applicable tool or technique that can connect to a
system weakness. In this frame, vulnerability is also known as the attack surface.
Vulnerabilities are flaws in computer software that create weaknesses in your computer or
networkâs overall security. Vulnerabilities can also be created by improper computer or security
configurations. Threats exploit the weaknesses of vulnerabilities, resulting in potential damage to
the computer or its data.
The impact of a security breach can be very high. The fact that IT managers, or upper
management, can (easily) know that IT systems and applications have vulnerabilities and do not
perform any action to manage the IT risk is seen as a misconduct in most legislations.
Intrusion detection system is an example of a class of systems used to detect attacks. Some sets
of criteria to be satisfied by a computer, its operating system and applications in order to meet a
good security level have been developed: ITSEC and Common criteria are two examples.
Vulnerability falls under security like computer security, network security,etc.
How to mitigate the risk
§ Install Anti-Virus Software.
Ensure that reputable anti-virus software is installed on all computers. This should include all
servers, PCs and laptops. If employees use computers at home for business use or to remotely
access the network, these PCs should also have anti-virus software installed.
§ Ensure that the anti-virus software is up to date.
Everyday new computer viruses are being released and it is essential that businesses are
protected from these viruses by keeping the anti-virus software up to date. If possible, companies
should look at policies whereby computers that do not have the most up to date anti-virus
software installed are not allowed to connect to the network.
§ Employ a firewall to protect networks.
As computer viruses can spread by means other than email, it is important that unwanted traffic
is blocked from entering the network by using a firewall. For users that use computers for
business away from the protection of the companyâs network, such as home PCs or laptops, a
personal firewall should be installed to ensure the computer is protected.
§ Filter all email traffic.
All incoming and outgoing email should be filtered for computer viruses. This filter should
ideally be at the perimeter of the network to prevent computer viruses. Emails with certain file
attachments commonly used by computer viruses to spread themselves, such as .EXE, .COM and
.SCR files, should also be prevented from entering the network.
§ Educate all users to be careful of suspicious e-mails.
Ensure that all users know to .
Recent studies have shown that 90% of security breaches involve a software vulnerability caused by a missing patch â even if the patch is made available to the public.
Many organizations do not realize that a vulnerable system connected to the enterprise network potentially puts the entire organization to risk by being an easy target for cyber-attacks. Many service providers scan the network and provide a comprehensive report of the vulnerabilities existing in endpoint systems. However, they do not take the next step to remove the vulnerabilities.
Read this whitepaper to know how SecPod's Saner ensures enterprise security by remediating vulnerabilities in the endpoints. Saner is a light-weight, enterprise grade, scalable solution that hardens your systems; providing protection from malware & security threats
Recently a ransomware variant titled âWannaCryâ has infected thousands of unpatched endpoints worldwide.This quick presentation will provide a synopsis of what this threat might mean for end users and what actions can be taken in response to this new information.
Cyberattacks on the Rise: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?TechSoup
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Cyberattacks against small and midsize organizations have increased from 11 percent to 15 percent in 2020, according to an Avast survey. Nonprofits are no exception to this alarming trend, which results in lost productivity, damaged reputations, and serious financial implications. Whether youâre a one-person IT team or a nontechnical concerned stakeholder, this webinar will help you
- Protect your organization from common malware attacks
- Set up a strong cybersecurity strategy for your organization
- Identify solutions to help minimize cyberattack risks
Recent studies have shown that 90% of security breaches involve a software vulnerability caused by a missing patch â even if the patch is made available to public.
Most organisations do not realise that a vulnerable system connected to the enterprise network potentially puts the entire organisation to risk by being easy targets of cyber-attacks. Many service providers scan the network and provide a comprehensive report of the vulnerabilities existing in the end point systems. However, they do not take the next step of removing these vulnerabilities.
Read this whitepaper to know how Saner ensures enterprise security by remediating vulnerabilities in the endpoints.
Understanding the term hacking as any unconventional way of interacting with some system it is easy to conclude that there are enormous number of people who hacked or tried to hack someone or something. The article, as result of author research, analyses hacking from different points of view, including hacker's point of view as well as the defender's point of view. Here are discussed questions like: Who are the hackers? Why do people hack? Law aspects of hacking, as well as some economic issues connected with hacking. At the end, some questions about victim protection are discussed together with the weakness that hackers can use for their own protection. The aim of the article is to make readers familiar with the possible risks of hacker's attacks on the mobile phones and on possible attacks in the announced food of the internet of things (next IoT) devices
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Security and Ethical Challenges
Contributors: Kim Wandersee, Les Pang
Computer Security
Computer Security Goals
Computer security must be viewed in a holistic manner and provide an end-to-end protection
as data moves through its lifecycle. Data originates from a user or sensor, passes over a
network to reach a computing system that hosts software. This computer system has software
and processes the data and stores in in a storage device. That data is backed up on a device
and finally archived. The elements that handle the data need to be secure. Computer security
pertains to all the means to protect the confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity,
utility, and possession of data throughout its lifecycle.
Confidentiality: A security principle that
works to ensure that data is not disclosed to
unauthorized persons.
Integrity: A security principle that makes sure
that information and systems are not
modified maliciously or accidentally.
Availability: A security principle that assures
reliable and timely access to data and
resources by authorized individuals.
Authenticity: A security principle that the
data, transactions, communications or
documents are genuine, valid, and not
fraudulent.
Utility: A security principle that addresses
that the information is usable for its intended
purpose. .
Possession: A security principle that works to
ensure that data remains under the control of
the authorized individuals.
Figure 1. Parkerian Hexad (PH) security model.
The Parerian Hexad (PH) model expands on the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
triad that has been the basic model of Information Security for over 20 years. This framework is
used to list all aspects of security at a basic level. It provides a complete security framework to
provide the means for information owners to protect their information from any adversaries
and vulnerabilities. It adds Authenticity, Utility, and Possession to CIA triad security model. It
addresses security aspects for data throughout its lifecycle.
The Center for Internet Security has identified 20 controls necessary to protect an organization
from known cyber-attack. The first 5 controls will provide effective defense against the most
common cyber-attacks, approximately 85% of attacks. The 5 controls are:
1. Inventory of Authorized and Devices
2. Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software
3. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software
4. Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
5. Controlled User of Administrative Privileges
A full explanation of all 20 controls is available at the Center for Internet Security website.
Search for CIS controls.
Security Standards and Regulations
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Computer Security Division, provides
security standards in its Federal Information Processing Standards (.
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Security and Ethical Challenges
Contributors: Kim Wandersee, Les Pang
Computer Security
Computer Security Goals
Computer security must be viewed in a holistic manner and provide an end-to-end protection
as data moves through its lifecycle. Data originates from a user or sensor, passes over a
network to reach a computing system that hosts software. This computer system has software
and processes the data and stores in in a storage device. That data is backed up on a device
and finally archived. The elements that handle the data need to be secure. Computer security
pertains to all the means to protect the confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity,
utility, and possession of data throughout its lifecycle.
Confidentiality: A security principle that
works to ensure that data is not disclosed to
unauthorized persons.
Integrity: A security principle that makes sure
that information and systems are not
modified maliciously or accidentally.
Availability: A security principle that assures
reliable and timely access to data and
resources by authorized individuals.
Authenticity: A security principle that the
data, transactions, communications or
documents are genuine, valid, and not
fraudulent.
Utility: A security principle that addresses
that the information is usable for its intended
purpose. .
Possession: A security principle that works to
ensure that data remains under the control of
the authorized individuals.
Figure 1. Parkerian Hexad (PH) security model.
The Parerian Hexad (PH) model expands on the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
triad that has been the basic model of Information Security for over 20 years. This framework is
used to list all aspects of security at a basic level. It provides a complete security framework to
provide the means for information owners to protect their information from any adversaries
and vulnerabilities. It adds Authenticity, Utility, and Possession to CIA triad security model. It
addresses security aspects for data throughout its lifecycle.
The Center for Internet Security has identified 20 controls necessary to protect an organization
from known cyber-attack. The first 5 controls will provide effective defense against the most
common cyber-attacks, approximately 85% of attacks. The 5 controls are:
1. Inventory of Authorized and Devices
2. Inventory of Authorized and Unauthorized Software
3. Secure Configurations for Hardware and Software
4. Continuous Vulnerability Assessment and Remediation
5. Controlled User of Administrative Privileges
A full explanation of all 20 controls is available at the Center for Internet Security website.
Search for CIS controls.
Security Standards and Regulations
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Computer Security Division, provides
security standards in its Federal Information Processing Standards ( ...
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An introduction to cyber security by cyber security infotech pvt ltd(csi). we are website development company and provide Information Security, Employee Monitoring System, Employee Monitoring Software.
This is my keynote speech at IPExpo 2018. In this talk i highlight how cybersecurity need to take lessons learnt from the development of safety in the motor industry and apply them to the cybersecurity industry
GDPR & Brexit - What Does the Future Hold?Brian Honan
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An overview of the issues relating to GDPR and the transfer of personal data between the EU and the UK once Brexit comes into effect in March 2019. This issue is of concern to data protection professionals and those responsible for protecting the privacy of data entrusted to them
My keynote from Appsec EU 2017 in Belfast where I highlight as our society, economies, lives, and infrastructure rely more and more on computer systems, we need to bring back the ethos of hacking and work together to ensure these are more secure
This is my talk from my OWASP Dublin event talk where I argue that as security professionals we should not worry about the Darkweb but rather focus on protecting our systems and businesses
A talk at the first Digitial RIghts Ireland European I gave on what organisations should do to protect the privacy of the information entrusted to them by their customers, staff, and others. The talk outlines the threats and issues commonly faced by companies looking to secure their information
Presentation on EU Directives Impacting Cyber Security for Information Securi...Brian Honan
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A presentation I gave at the Information Security Ireland event where I highlighted upcoming EU legislation that will impact how organisations should think about cyber security and opportunities for security companies to take advantage of
This is my presentation to SecureCloud 2014.
Incident Response in the Cloud.
The presentation looks at the challenges in dealing with incident response in the cloud compared to traditional onsite response. It also suggests ways to overcome those challenges
How to Like Social Media Network SecurityBrian Honan
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This is my presentation from Source Dublin 2014 on cyber crime and social media.
Social media networks provide individuals and businesses with exciting opportunities to communicate and collaborate with others throughout the world. But with these opportunities come a number of security challenges and risks. This talk will outline how social media networks can pose various threats to businesses, from information leakage, reputational damage, to social engineering profiling, and vectors for enabling compromise of corporate systems. Social media networks also enable the rapid dissemination of news which in the event of an information security breach could either save or destroy an organisations reputation. Understanding and dealing with these challenges will enable companies to like and favourite social media networks in a secure way.
A presentation I gave to the International Society of Automation Ireland Section on how relying on air gaps to protect ICS and secure networks is a fallacy. This talk highlights actual incidents resulting from the air gap failing and systems being compromised
Security breaches are becoming a regular occurrence with many creating headlines. Yet, despite this publicity the details of breaches are often not disclosed so other organisations cannot learn from them. IRISSCERT has been contributing data on incidents in Ireland to the Verizon Data Breach Incident Report and will use this data to outline to those attending what types of attacks are happening to Irish organisations, what steps they can take to prevent becoming a victim of those same attacks and the lessons learnt to better improve their own incident response capabilities
What are the key considerations when looking at incident response and cloud computing? This presentation takes a look at the key areas that people should consider when developing their IR plans
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
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Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
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Clients donât know what they donât know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clientsâ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
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Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overviewâ
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
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Ransomware Prevention Guide
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Stand and Deliver
Your Money or Your Bytes
A Guide on How to Prevent Ransomware
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Introduction
Ransomware is fast becoming a major threat to computer systems in many organisations. It is an
aggressive form of attack which criminals use to infect computers and block the victim from accessing
their own data unless they pay a ransom. Ransomware is not a new threat but has become more
widely used among criminals simply because it is highly profitable.
At its heart, ransomware is simply another form of a computer virus, albeit a very potent one. The
methods it uses to infect a computer are the same ones other computer viruses employ.
This document details several recommendations to help you in reducing the likelihood of future
infection by ransomware, or indeed any other computer viruses or malware, against systems within
your organisation.
Note that each of these recommendations should be assessed for their applicability to your specific
environment and you should conduct a thorough risk assessment to determine if the
recommendations outlined in this document are suitable for your environment and are proportionate
to the identified threat and risk.
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Recommendations
Implement Geo-Blocking for Suspicious Domains & Regions
Criminals often host their infrastructure on domains in regions or countries that staff in your
organisation would not regularly need to access. If there is no business requirement for staff in your
organisation to access systems in these areas, you should consider configuring your firewalls to block
all incoming and outgoing traffic to these domains and geographical areas.
Block Outgoing I2P Traffic
Ransomware often employs the Invisible Internet Project (I2P)1 which is an overlay network and
darknet that allows applications to send messages to each other pseudonymously and securely. You
should consider blocking all outgoing I2P and other unnecessary peer-to-peer network traffic at the
firewalls on the perimeter of your network. This will prevent infected computers communicating with
their masters and receiving further instructions.
Review Backup Process
One of the most effective ways to recover from a ransomware infection is to have a comprehensive
and up-to-date backup in place.
You should regularly review your backup processes to:
ï· Ensure all relevant data is being backed up
ï· Ensure the backups are completed successfully
ï· Ensure the backup media is protected from being overwritten by ransomware
ï· Implement the 3-2-1 backup rule. Have at least three copies of the most valuable data, keep two
of them on different external media, and store one copy offsite.
Conduct Regular Testing of Restore Process from Backup Tapes
While backing up data is critical process, equally as important is the ability to restore the data
successfully when needed. You should conduct regular tests to restore data from backups to:
ï· Ensure the restore process works as expected
ï· Ensure that data has been properly backed up
ï· Ensure the data has not been modified or altered by ransomware
ï· Ensure the timely recovery of critical data.
Enhance Email Security with DMARC, SPF and DKIM
By analysing publicly available information relating to an organisations email configuration, it is
possible to see if Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance (DMARC2) is
implemented. DMARC can help to reduce the amount of fraudulent email which may contain
ransomware. Implementing DMARC also protects from other security risks such as phishing, spoofing
and CEO fraud.
It is recommended that you implement DMARC for your email systems.34
1 https://geti2p.net/
2 https://dmarc.org/
3 https://dmarc.globalcyberalliance.org/index.html
4 http://cert.europa.eu/static/WhitePapers/Updated-CERT-EU_Security_Whitepaper_DMARC_17-
001_v1_2.pdf
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You should disable ActiveX10 content in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Many computer
viruses use macros to take advantage of ActiveX and download malware onto the affected PC. This
would be particularly recommended to any organisation running devices with any Microsoft operating
system earlier than Windows 10.
Block Executable Files from the %APPData% and %TEMP% Paths
You should look at methods to block executable files from the %APPDATA% and %TEMP% paths
on computers with the Microsoft Windows Operating System installed. These folders are often used
by malicious software to download and execute the files associated with ransomware and other
malicious software.
You could employ Software Restriction Policies1112 to protect systems from infection from the use of
unauthorised software. Exclude files of the following types:
ï SCR
ï PIF
ï CPL
ï EXE
ï DLL
ï SYS
ï FON
ï EFI
ï OCX.
Your PC should be configured to not allow executable files to be run from the following folders
ï Appdata
ï LocalAppData
ï Temp
ï ProgramData
ï Desktop
It is strongly recommended that all policies are comprehensively tested before being deployed into a
live environment.
Deploy Windows AppLocker
On computers installed with Microsoft Windows, you should consider deploying AppLocker13 to
manage which applications can be run.
AppLocker is a more advanced way than Software Restriction Policies for managing the applications
users can access. It has several features that allow it to be centrally managed, for it to be tested more
rigorously before deployment, and create exceptions to the rules.
Deploy Microsoft EMET
The Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET)14 is a free security utility which helps
security vulnerabilities in software from being successfully exploited. They use security mitigation
technologies as special protections and obstacles that an exploit author must defeat to take
advantage of any software vulnerabilities.
10 https://support.office.com/en-ie/article/Enable-or-disable-ActiveX-settings-in-Office-files-f1303e08-
a3f8-41c5-a17e-b0b8898743ed?ui=en-US&rs=en-IE&ad=IE
11 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831534(v=ws.11).aspx
12 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457006.aspx
13 https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759117
14 https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/2458544/the-enhanced-mitigation-experience-toolkit
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You should deploy EMET throughout your computer estate to reduce the likelihood of malicious
software, or an attacker, exploiting a software vulnerability.
Disable Macros in Office Files
You should disable Macros15 in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Many computer viruses use
Macros to download malware onto the affected PC.
Improve Visibility of Security Events
You should consider deploying a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to
provide visibility into ongoing threats within your network. This SIEM solution could either be deployed
internally, or if you do not have the required resources available, it could be outsourced to a Managed
Security Service Provider that specialises in this area.
Implement an Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS) Solution
A properly configured IDS/IPS solution can be a very effective platform to detect and manage threats
on a network. You should initiate a project to ensure the IDS/IPS is fully and properly deployed and
that it is regularly reviewed.
Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention models can be:
Signature-Based:
This is where patterns, or signatures, of known attacks are downloaded by the system.
Network traffic is compared against these patterns to identify potential attacks. A
disadvantage for signature-based detection is that it cannot detect new attacks
because it only compares attacks against known signatures.
Anomaly-Based:
Intrusion Software first needs to learn the ânormalâ behaviour of your network and the
types of traffic and network packets it usually handles. Then, it can be put in to action
when traffic is detected that is out of the normal state.
Rule-Based:
Rule-based systems employ a set of rules or protocols defined as acceptable
behaviour. The IDS analyses the behaviour of network traffic or application traffic and
if it is deemed as normal behaviour it is allowed. If the traffic is outside the norm, then
it is blocked.
Establish Baseline Network Behaviour
You should ensure that you have full visibility of how your network traffic behaves under normal
business conditions. This knowledge can then be used as a baseline to identify any unusual activity
which should then be investigated to determine whether it is the result of a potential breach or an
issue with the network.
Ensure User Access Control (UAC) is enabled on Windows
User Access Control is a security feature built in to Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10 which helps prevent
unauthorised changes to a computer. Changes can be initiated by applications, viruses or other users.
When UAC is enabled, it makes sure these changes are made only with approval from the person
using the computer or by an administrator.
Enable the Operating System to Show File Extensions
15 https://support.office.com/en-ie/article/Enable-or-disable-macros-in-Office-documents-7b4fdd2e-
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Attackers can trick users into running a file infected with a computer virus by appending a hidden
extension to a filename. For example, a user receives a file called âNot Ransomware.jpgâ but the file
has a hidden extension of .EXE, thus making the actual filename âNot Ransomeware.jpg.exeâ. The
user, thinking the file is a picture, opens the file, but because the file is an executable (.exe) file the
ransomware hidden in the file is launched. You should change the operating system to show Hidden
File Extensions.16
Disable AutoPlay
Windowsâ AutoPlay feature begins reading from media as soon as it is inserted into a device. You
should disable it when plugging in external media17 to reduce the chances of an attack infecting your
device from that source. AutoPlay can also be disabled via Group Policy18.
Implement User Behavioural Analytic (UBA) systems
In line with the Network Baselining recommendation, you should implement a User Behavioural
Analytic (UBA) system to identify any unusual or suspicious user activity on the network. Many
ransomware infections can be quickly identified by the high rate of file system access to network
shares as the ransomware encrypts the targeted files. UAB technologies could detect such activity
and enable you to proactively react to a ransomware infection.
Implement Ad Blocking Software At the Network Perimeter
Ransomware can be deployed via compromised adverts displayed on websites. This can result in a
computer becoming infected with ransomware simply by visiting a website that is displaying the
malicious advert.
To reduce the attack surface from this vector, you should consider implementing blocking software
on your networkâs firewall to prevent infections via infected advertising on websites.
Implement Network Segmentation
Consider segmenting your network to reduce the ability of computer worms, whether ransomware or
otherwise, to spread rapidly from one system to another. This will give you the ability to cut off infected
sections of the network and prevent the infection spreading further.
Run Regular Phishing Tests
You should run regular phishing simulations against staff to determine how many would potentially
fall victim to such an attack. A phishing simulation is a tool to send fake emails to staff with an
attachment or link to determine how many staff would click on the attachment or link. As most
ransomware attacks are the result of phishing emails, this type of testing, combined with an effective
cybersecurity awareness programme, can be quite effective in conditioning staff not to trust all emails
and to be cautious when dealing with emails.
You should aim to have the click-through rate of staff responding to the phishing simulations to be
consistently below 15%, which is considered the industry recognised norm.
16 https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/865219/how-to-show-or-hide-file-name-extensions-in-
windows-explorer
17 https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/danstolts/2012/02/how-to-turn-on-or-off-autoplay-features-in-
windows-7change-what-programs-and-media-are-used-in-autoplay/
18 https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/2328787/disabling-autoplay-through-group-policy-or-the-
registry-will-cause-hotstart-buttons-to-not-function-on-microsoft-windows-7-and-microsoft-windows-
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Staff who consistently fail the phishing simulations should be given additional security awareness
training and/or have additional technical controls and restrictions placed on their systems.
Ensure Appropriate Training for Technical Staff
You should develop a technical training programme to ensure that technical staff have the relevant
training to enable them to confidently manage the various security platforms installed in your
environment.
Upgrade to Latest Version of Windows
You should upgrade computers with Microsoft Windows installed on them to the latest version of the
operating system. At the time of writing, Windows 10 Professional is now considered to be one of the
most secure desktop operating systems19.
Implement Threat Intelligence
You should subscribe to reliable threat intelligence services which would provide you with Indicators
of Compromise (IoCs) and other data which could be used to identify malware threats within your
network. These will regularly update you with details of malicious and suspicious URLs, domains, and
IP addresses on the internet, to which you can then block access from your network.
Although several of these threat intelligence services are commercial and require a subscription, there
are open source options available such as the Malware Information Sharing Project (MISP)20. This is
a free threat sharing platform which enables organisations to share information on security incidents
to help other organisations better protect themselves.
Deploy Honeypots
You should deploy honeypots on your network to help you proactively detect an intrusion on your
network, including intrusions relating to ransomware. A honeypot system is a decoy set up to look like
a live system; any activity on it could be a strong indicator that the network is compromised.
Honeypots can be an effective tool if used correctly, however caution is advised when working with
honeypots to ensure they do not adversely impact your environment or be compromised by attackers
to attack other systems within your network, or indeed systems external to your organisation.
ENISA has a very good paper on how best to deploy honeypots21.
Implement appropriate Rights/Permissions for users
You should create and maintain usersâ rights and permission sets within their network operating
system. Users should only be issued the rights/permissions required for their job role. If they change
role within the organisation, then their rights/permissions need to change accordingly.
Monitor Domain Name System (DNS) Logs for Unusual Activity
The DNS servers have logs which contain records of all the domains and networks accessed by
devices on your network. Regular monitoring of the DNS server logs could identify traffic being relayed
to or from unusual hosts which may not be associated with normal business activity. This unusual
traffic could indicate a malware infection.
19 https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/01/13/hardening-windows-10-with-zero-day-
exploit-mitigations/
20 http://www.misp-project.org/index.html
21 https://www.enisa.europa.eu/topics/csirt-cert-services/proactive-services/proactive-detection
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Review Security of Mobile Devices
You should note that ransomware is migrating towards mobile devices22 such as smartphones and
tablets, and it would be prudent for you to review the security of mobile devices to include:
ï· Ensuring anti-malware software is installed, running, and regularly updated on mobile devices
ï· Software and operating system patches are applied in a timely manner
ï· Sensitive data is backed up from mobile devices.
22 https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-mobile-what-is-mobile-ransomware.html