An enumeration attack is when cybercriminals use brute-force methods to check if certain data exists on a web server database. For simple enumeration attacks, this data could include usernames and passwords. More sophisticated attacks could uncover hostnames, SNMP, and DNS details, and even confirm poor network setting configurations. Every web application module that communicates with a user database could potentially become an enumeration attack vector if left unsecured.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) gives Californian consumers greater transparency into how their personal data is being handled. Under the CCPA, California residents have a right to: California's landmark move to greater privacy laws mirrors the consumer data protection posture outlined in the GDPR and Canada's propositions in Bill C-11. Guidance for complying with the CCPA is outlined through CCPA regulations.
A security operations center (SOC) is a centralized facility that unifies an organization’s security monitoring across all IT infrastructure. SOCs function as a hub for information security personnel and the processes and technology needed to detect, monitor, and remediate cyber threats through real-time data analysis.
According to VMware, the first half of 2020 saw a 238% increase in cyberattacks targeting financial institutions. And according to IBM and the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data breach in the financial sector in 2021 is $5.72 million. Based on these statistics, if you're in the financial services sector, there's a very high chance that you'll eventually fall victim to a very costly cyberattack.
ISO 27001 is the most popular internationally recognized standard for managing information security. Its creation was a joint effort between the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) - this is why the framework is also referred to as ISO/IEC 27001. ISO 27001 can also be implemented into a Third-Party Risk Management program.
A CASB (cloud access security broker) is an intermediary between users, an organization, and a cloud environment. CASBs allow organizations to manage cloud security and enforce security policies through a consolidated platform. The term CASB was introduced by Gartner in 2012, defined as “...
