Hackers are constantly seeking innovative approaches to breach computer systems and extract confidential information, and among their most hazardous weapons is malware known as rootkits. Rootkits can provide attackers with complete control over a compromised system, allowing them to carry out a wide range of nefarious activities undetected. To help organizations defend against this threat,…
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The Security Operation Center (SOC) is vital to keeping your organization safe in today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and novel technologies. Rapid deployment of new technologies like cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile devices have all widened the attack surfaces for organizations. SOCs must adapt to these changes and devise strategies to secure…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on LAPS Implementation Guide: Securing Local Administrator User Accounts and Improving Password Security, authored by Tas Jalali, Head of Cybersecurity, AC Transit, is a comprehensive guide on implementing Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) to improve the security of local administrator accounts. The whitepaper provides insights into the challenges of managing local administrator…
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In contemporary business operations, cloud computing has become an essential aspect that offers remarkable advantages in terms of flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. However, this shift towards cloud-based systems has also scaled the risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches, highlighting the need for robust cloud security measures. In response to this growing concern, EC-Council has released…
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We believe that the world is more connected than ever, and with the addition of evolving attack surfaces, the priorities of CISOs and CIOs are changing as they revamp their security programs to mitigate these threats. Today, we are honored to introduce our esteemed guest, Tas Jalali, the Head of Cybersecurity at AC Transit, to…
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CISOs are tasked with the responsibility of designing and deploying security technology architecture and interacting with executives on a daily basis. In an age where a lot of regulatory compliances are deemed mandatory and technology is advancing rapidly beyond one’s imagination, CISOs are expected to work above and beyond, leading security teams in all enterprises…
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Enterprise security professionals must be proactive in dealing with the security risks that are rising in today’s business environment. A solid strategy is necessary to deal with incoming threats, and awareness is the first step in developing effective cyber defenses. Data is easily accessible within many organizations, and when confronted with security risks, employees often…
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Application programming interfaces (APIs) are critical to business processes; however, data privacy, integrity, and trust can be jeopardized when businesses use APIs. In addition to violating the General Data Protection Regulation, security breaches can harm companies and their customers. Businesses undergoing digital transformations, in particular, tend to use more APIs, which, if not tested and…
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Web applications are at the center of business operations and user experience development across many industries today. With the increasing use of web-based applications has come a simultaneous surge in corresponding vulnerabilities. Malicious hackers tend to exploit bugs in code and design architectures to access sensitive information. Substantial security measures and frameworks are needed to…
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The year 2021 saw a surge in the number of ransomware incidents. As many organizations move their applications, data, and IT operations to the cloud and connect more and more devices to the Internet of Things, their attack surfaces have expanded. In addition to their various business benefits, technologies like the cloud and the Internet…
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