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The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Behavioral Insights and Mitigation Strategies

Whether it's clicking on a malicious link or being duped by social engineering tactics, people can unintentionally open the door to significant security breaches for organizations of all sizes. These mistakes aren’t inevitable or limited to any one role—they can happen to anyone, from top executives to customer service reps—but they are preventable with the right knowledge and constant vigilance in place.

A look into Web Application Security

In today's digital age, web applications are the backbone of many businesses, supporting and managing a vast array of sensitive information, from personal details and financial records to critical business data. When we think about any company that we want to know more about, the most common question is: “what is their website”? But web applications are not just about traditional websites, they encompass far more than just the pages you go to when browsing the Internet.

The Role of Deception in Securing Active Directory

90% of businesses around the world use Active Directory as their primary Directory Service. It plays an essential role in the identity and access management of large enterprises. In the past few years, attacks on Active Directory have soared. This is because it is a central platform where all the identities and accesses of employees are hosted, making it the keys to your enterprise.

Introducing the Mend AppSec Platform

According to Dimension Market Research, the global Application Security Market size is projected to “reach USD $9.6 billion by 2024 and is further anticipated to reach USD $47.3 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 19.4%.” However, companies confront extensive barriers when developing reliable application security programs.

TrustedInstaller - with great power comes great responsibility

TrustedInstaller is a Windows system account with special high-level permissions allowing it to modify certain system files, folders, and registry settings. It also prevents any account including administrator accounts from modifying these files and folders. Trustedinstaller.exe is a Windows Module Installer service, a part of Windows Resource Protection (WRP), which restricts access to core system files and folders preventing them from being modified or replaced.

Identifying Common Open Port Vulnerabilities in Your Network

When intruders want to break into an establishment, they look for an opening. An open port is one of the openings that a hacker or threat actor looks for to access a digital network. That open port may be on a firewall, a server, or any network-connected computing device. Just as a single unlocked door can jeopardize your privacy and grant access to a physical building, a single open port can provide a point for hackers to breach your systems, exposing you to their malicious intents.

Using Honey Tokens for Threat Detection with Netwrix Threat Manager

Today, cyberattacks are no longer a matter of if, but when. Spotting malicious actors before they can do damage requires a proactive approach. One effective strategy is to use honey tokens. This article explains what honey tokens are and how Netwrix Threat Manager enables organizations to easily create and use them to gain the threat intelligence they need to shut down attacks and improve their security posture.