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Securing Port 139: Strategies to Prevent Unauthorized Access and Cyber Threats

In the realm of network security, safeguarding communication ports is a fundamental aspect of protecting a network’s integrity and confidentiality. Port 139, primarily used by the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol for file sharing in Windows networks, stands out as a critical point of vulnerability when not properly secured. This port facilitates network communications, allowing computers to share files, printers, and serial ports over a network.

What is GRC in Cyber Security? Why is it Important?

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in cybersecurity is a framework that is designed to help organizations align their security efforts with business objectives while also managing risks and adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. To implement GRC in Cyber security effectively, it is important to understand the purpose of each element and the part each has to play in improving an organization’s security posture.

GitFlops: The Dangers of Terraform Automation Platforms

Terraform is today’s leading Infrastructure-as-Code platform, relied upon by organizations ranging from small startups to multinational corporations. It enables teams to declaratively manage their cloud or on-premises infrastructure, allowing them to provision or decommission infrastructure components simply, consistently, and with auditability.

CVE-2024-42509, CVE-2024-47460: Critical RCE Vulnerabilities Impacting HPE Aruba Networking Access Points

On November 5, 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), the parent company of Aruba Networks, released a security bulletin addressing two critical-severity vulnerabilities affecting Aruba Networks Access Points. These vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2024-42509 and CVE-2024-47460, could allow unauthenticated command injection.

The Global Effort to Maintain Supply Chain Security | Part Two

A well-run kitchen requires a fully stocked pantry and a clear understanding of what’s on hand. In cybersecurity, your pantry is your asset inventory—every server, every piece of software, and even those firmware components lurking in the background. You wouldn’t want to cook without knowing exactly what ingredients are available, and you don’t want to secure your supply chain without knowing what’s in your digital inventory.

Prevent Security Breaches in Self-Hosted Environments with GitGuardian's Custom Host for Validity Checks

Stop chasing false positives in your self-hosted instances. With GitGuardian's custom host for validity checks, security teams get real-time insights to prioritize active threats, reduce noise, and prevent costly breaches.

Weekly Cyber Security News 07/11/2024

Let’s catch up on the more interesting vulnerability disclosures and cyber security news gathered from articles across the web this week. This is what we have been reading about on our coffee break! Could turn nasty: Does anyone pay any attention to DocuSign random emails? I suppose if you did, you could have nasty surprise: It was bad enough with robo vacs spying but your trusty air fryer now?