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SMB Port Numbers: A Guide to Optimizing and Securing Your Network

Mar 6, 2024 By SecurityScorecard In SecurityScorecard
In the digital age, where data is the new gold, ensuring the security and efficiency of network communication is paramount for businesses of all sizes. The Server Message Block (SMB) protocol plays a crucial role in facilitating file sharing, network browsing, and printer access among devices on a network. Understanding SMB port numbers is essential for IT professionals looking to optimize and secure their networks.
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The Role of Self-Attestation in Compliance: Benefits and Challenges

Mar 6, 2024 By RiskOptics In RiskOptics
Self-attestations are an increasingly popular tool for cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) directives. The idea is that organizations attest to meeting specific security controls and requirements without third-party validation.
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K8s Backup Automation: Tools & Best Practices

Mar 6, 2024 By Trilio In Trilio
Kubernetes (K8s) is a key platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. As more and more businesses use Kubernetes, it’s clear that there’s a need for robust data protection strategies. A crucial element of these strategies is the automation of procedures to backup K8s to prevent data loss, which could otherwise result in significant operational disruptions and financial consequences.
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Initial Access Brokers Explained

Mar 6, 2024 By Cymon In CYJAX
Initial access brokers (IABs) form a key part of the cybercriminal ecosystem. They facilitate access for ransomware groups, data leakers, and advanced persistent threat groups (APTs) into corporate networks. They are highly specialised, and professional, and operate in an established, lucrative market often characterised by rigid rules and conventions. Every ransomware attack or data breach begins with initial access, following the reconnaissance phase of an attack.
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What is an SSL Certificate?

Mar 5, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
An SSL certificate enables an encrypted rather than a plain-text connection and verifies websites are secure. It stands for Secure Sockets Layer and creates an encrypted link between the server on which a site is hosted and the visitors' browsers. SSL certificates allow websites to use HTTPS, the more secure version of HTTP. The website's origin server hosts the SSL certificate, which is a data file. SSL certificates enable SSL/TLS encryption and contain the website's public key.
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