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Strengthening your defenses: Aligning Firewall Analyzer with the new PCI DSS v4.0 standards

According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.45 million. This includes expenses related to detection, response, and post-breach costs. Moreover, non-compliance can result in regulatory fines. For instance, GDPR violations can lead to fines of up to €20 million or 4% of the company’s annual global turnover, whichever is higher. The challenges don’t stop there.

How to Find and Secure Your Network Key for Increased Online Privacy

When navigating between all your devices, one term you may have been asked to provide or seen on your tech travels—perhaps when setting up a Wi-Fi connection or troubleshooting— is the network key. A network key functions like a Wi-Fi password to secure your internet connection via a Wi-Fi router or anywhere else. As we know, anything that connects to the Internet requires a strong password to protect it from leaks, hacks, or breaches, and for that, you will need a strong network key.

Microsoft Remote Code Execution for Windows TCP/IP IPv6

Over the past three years, the second Tuesday of each month has turned into a hectic period of planning and remediation, driven by a 25% average annual growth rate in CVEs. Just last Tuesday, Microsoft revealed a critical TCP/IP remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the IPv6 stack, which has a CVSS score of 9.8 due to its criticality and ease of exploitation. For a more in-depth look, we recommend these resources.

Cato CTRL Threat Brief: CVE-2024-38077 - Windows Remote Desktop Licensing Service RCE Vulnerability ("MadLicense")

Recently, CrowSec security researchers published a proof of concept (PoC) for a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows Server (CVSS score 9.8), ranging all the way from Windows Server 2000 up to 2025. The vulnerable component is the Remote Desktop Licensing service, often deployed and enabled on Windows Servers using Remote Desktop Services. The exploit is a 0-click pre-auth exploitation, meaning no user interaction or authentication details are necessary.

Leverage GSMA compliance to drive secure firewall configurations with Firewall Analyzer

The GSM Association, which stands for the Global System for Mobile Communications Association and is known more commonly as the GSMA, developed the Security Accreditation Scheme (SAS), a security standard and audit-based certification program that addresses various aspects of eSIM production and management. ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer now supports GSMA compliance for mobile operators and companies within the mobile ecosystem.

What is response rate limiting? How does it help in securing your critical network infrastructure?

Organizations often face different forms of cyberthreats and cyberattacks, and attackers try to get their hands on confidential data which would result in major loss of reputation, customer’s information, etc. So, organizations should implement networking tools to secure their data.

Get Visibility Into the Cloud: Craig and Mike Secure the World, One Cloud at a Time

Mike Lossmann and Craig Johnson discuss enhancing cloud visibility for an upcoming audit, demonstrating how to ensure security in cloud environments. Highlights Craig explains the importance of knowing the cloud’s security posture. Forward Enterprise shows full multi-cloud visibility between cloud zones. Analysis reveals potential security gaps. Querying the entire cloud model identifies misconfigurations. Historical data allows for forensic analysis post-breach. Users can prepare for audits without last-minute scrambling.

Highlights from Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report

At RSA Conference 2024, Cato Networks introduced Cato CTRL (Cyber Threats Research Lab), which is our cyber threat intelligence (CTI) team. Cato CTRL protects organizations by collecting, analyzing and reporting on external and internal threats, utilizing the data lake underlying the Cato SASE Cloud Platform. For 2024, Cato CTRL is publishing quarterly threat reports that provide an overview of the threat landscape.

Navigating the New Era of ISO 27001: Insights for IT and Security Leaders

In our border and perimeter free world, connected infrastructure becomes more and more complex. Security tools need to keep up by adjusting to the new application delivery models and adapting to the shifting threat environment. That's why the recent update to the ISO 27001 compliance standard is so pivotal — it introduces new controls around data security, DevOps, and network security to help future-proof our cybersecurity strategies.

Cybersecurity Teams, It's Time to End the Dept. of 'No'

In a never-ending effort to do their job and secure their environments, cybersecurity teams often bear the brunt of negative perceptions, labelled as the department of ‘No.’ “No” to admin privileges, “No” to personal devices, and “No” to connecting unapproved technologies. These repeated denials, although done with the best intentions, can stifle innovation and create frustration within organizations. This perception needs to change.