Administrators can perform all typical Windows registry operations using either the old-good regedit user interface or the reg.exe utility. But there is another option — PowerShell. PowerShell can dramatically streamline the work of managing the registry, either on the local machine or remotely.

Key insights and defense strategies were shared at Blue Team Con 2024 in Chicago, where defenders gathered to advance their skills for fighting today’s toughest threats.

Automate’s orchestration capabilities help IT and security organizations scale, gain efficiencies, and reduce errors with complex manual and repetitive tasks.

CVE-2024-40766 is a critical (CVSS v3 score: 9.3) access control flaw. Its primary danger comes from the potential for providing unauthorized network access, both allowing attackers unfettered access to critical resources and, in some cases, giving attackers the ability to crash the firewall.

Excessive cybersecurity alerts are not a trivial matter; they pose a real challenge that directly impacts business security strategies. Too many notifications generate stress on IT teams, which are increasingly being reduced in size while facing a heavier burden of tasks. This situation can lead to urgent alerts being overlooked, putting system security at risk.

A challenging dynamic exists between the CISO and the Board of Directors. While both stakeholders focus on risk management, their approaches to risk and the language they use are notably different. Though regulations like the NIS2 directive and SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules have given CISOs a bigger seat at the table, the legal requirements and operational prioritization to meet them have exposed a difference in perspective and understanding between the two roles.

Almost a decade after their emergence, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) finally went mainstream in 2024. Their MO? To compete with, and in some cases replace native apps. To do this, PWAs promise to combine the best features of web and native mobile apps, delivering seamless, reliable, and engaging experiences across all devices and platforms. Cross-platform compatibility, direct distribution, cost and maintenance advantages – it all sounds very alluring.

Balancing robust security with user-friendly access is no small feat. As security professionals, you’ve shared the challenges you face—managing security across a diverse workforce, visibility into security issues, streamlining onboarding and offboarding processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. And we’ve listened.

You may be asking, “why are they changing the questions?” Well, the threat landscape is always changing, so the way we react to those threats needs to change too. This is the only way to make sure that your business stays secure, in addition to it bringing the scheme up-to-date with current security practices. Cyber Essentials will still continue to focus on the five key technical controls which are the best first line of defence against a potential threat.