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Federal Agencies Face 9/30/23 Deadline to Submit Detailed Plan for Implementing 2021 Cybersecurity Executive Order

In mid-August, U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan sent a memo to cabinet secretaries of agencies outside the Pentagon dinging them for not complying with deadlines and steps in the 2021 Executive Order 14208 on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity. In doing so, he set a new timeclock ticking for submitting a detailed implementation plan by the end of September… just a few weeks away from this writing.

Coffee Talk with SURGe: The Interview Series featuring Jamie Williams

Join Ryan Kovar and special guest Jamie Williams, MITRE ATT&CK for Enterprise Lead and Principal Adversary Emulation Engineer, for a discussion about MITRE ATT&CK use cases and Jamie's essay in a new book by SURGe titled, "Bluenomicon: The Network Defender's Compendium.".

Securing Cloud-Native Environments: Containerized Applications, Serverless Architectures, and Microservices

Enterprises are embracing cloud platforms to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and gain a competitive edge. Cloud services provided by industry giants like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS, IBM, and Oracle offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness that make them an attractive choice for businesses. One of the significant trends in cloud-native application development is the adoption of containerized applications, serverless architectures, and microservices.

What is Network Security? How to Stay Safe Against Data Breaches

According to IBM’s 2022 Data Breach Report, at least 42 million records were exposed due to data breaches between March 2021 and February 2022. Network security is a set of processes that protects a business from security incidents such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and any other malicious activities. With the world’s increasing dependency on interconnected devices, ensuring that our devices and information are safe is vital.

Single Vendor SASE vs. the Alternatives: Navigating Your Options

SASE sets the design guidelines for the convergence of networking and security as a cloud service. With SASE, enterprises can achieve operational simplicity, reliability, and adaptability. Unsurprisingly, since Gartner defined SASE in 2019, vendors have been repositioning their product offerings as SASE. So, what are the differences between the recommended single-vendor SASE approach and other SASE alternatives? Let’s find out. This blog post is based on the e-book “Single Vendor SASE vs.

The Evolution of Network Perimeters | Remote Work

In this video, we delve into the fascinating journey of network perimeters. Remember when the traditional network barrier seemed impenetrable? Join us as we explore how the shift to remote work initially signaled the demise of the conventional network perimeter. But guess what? We're not done with this story. With the return to office spaces, we're witnessing the resurgence of a more traditional network approach. However, it's clear that the landscape has forever changed. When was the last time you heard the term LAN thrown around?

The Importance Of Firewall Penetration Testing In Your Security Strategy

Firewall Penetration Testing is an essential part of any security strategy. It tests the effectiveness of firewalls and other network security measures by attempting to breach them, exposing vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. By conducting regular firewall penetration tests, organisations can protect their networks from malicious actors trying to gain access or disrupt operations.

Sharing is Not Caring: Hunting for Network Share Discovery

Organizations rely on interconnected systems to store, share and manage information. These ecosystems often incorporate network file shares, which act as repositories of various types of data within an organization. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for sensitive files to find their way onto these network shares inadvertently with permissions that are too broad or not properly restricted.

Achieving NIS2 Compliance: Essential Steps for Companies

In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for companies. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the continuity of essential services has become a top priority. The EU’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), which supersedes the previous directive from 2016, establishes a framework to enhance the security and resilience of network and information systems.