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Patch Tuesday Update September 2023
By Tyler Reguly on Thu, 09/14/2023
This is my 211th Patch Tuesday in a role where I’m performing a complete analysis of the released Microsoft patches. It’s amusing to me to see what has changed and what has stayed the same.
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Generative AI in Cybersecurity
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 09/12/2023
Understand the challenges and benefits of generative AI on today’s cybersecurity landscape and learn how Fortra’s advanced cybersecurity solutions can help.
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What Is Cloud Security?
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 09/06/2023
Cloud security is the collection of plans, processes, and technologies that allow you to safely manipulate cloud-based data at rest, in use, and in motion. A comprehensive cloud-based security strategy encompasses several key elements.
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Accelerating Security Maturity with Fortra Bundles
Tue, 08/29/2023
In The Importance of Layering Offensive Security Solutions, Fortra experts underscore the advantage of developing a single source offensive security tooling portfolio. Read on to find out the necessary ingredients for a proactive strategy and why Fortra’s ability to combine and maximize solutions optimizes security and produces the most effective outcomes.The Five Elements of an Offensive Security...
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Zero Trust 101: A Guide to Zero Trust Security
Fri, 08/04/2023
Discover the benefits of removing implicit trust and enable your organization to continuously authenticate and authorize data access from anyone, anywhere, always.
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A First-Hand Account of How Email Security Has Changed – And Where It Is Today
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 07/28/2023
A 20-year veteran of the industry shares his first-hand account of how email – and email security – has changed over the years and where it is now.
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Evolve Your Security Strategy to Prepare for DORA
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 07/27/2023
Although the DORA compliance deadline is further away, financial institutions regulated by the Act should start preparing their journey now, before the last minute panic keeps knocking on your door. Antonio Sanchez breaks down the five DORA pillars and highlights what it takes to evolve your security effort.
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Top 10 Takeaways: Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 07/27/2023
We’ve summarized the Verizon 2023 DBIR into top points. Find out which attack methods hackers leveraged to drive breaches and how Fortra can help you stay safe.
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Supply Chain Risk
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 07/06/2023
The supply chains of today’s global economy rely heavily on technology and information systems to deliver finished goods and services to the end user. However, for all the benefits of a hyperconnected economy this introduces, supply chains also carry with them a high degree of risk.
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Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP): A Comprehensive Data Protection Strategy
Tue, 05/23/2023
Data is the world’s currency and has been for some time. Protecting data should be at the top of the list for organizations of any size, and the heart of any security strategy. Think about it: the purpose of any firewall, email solution, compliance regulation, or XDR platform is to keep data safe. Why not cut to the heart of it with a dedicated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution? And why not...
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Four RSA Conference 2023 Takeaways from an Industry Veteran
Thu, 05/18/2023
I’ve attended RSA Conference for years. The event is always special, but this year was momentous because it was our first time exhibiting as Fortra.
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Key Insights for Zero Trust in 2023
By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 05/08/2023
With the release of the 2023 Zero Trust Security Report, it’s a good time to reflect on the seismic shifts that have happened in the industry regarding network security. Discover key insights and impacts of Zero Trust in 2023.
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Exploring the 2023 Penetration Testing Report: 5 Key Findings
Mon, 04/17/2023
Each year the threat landscape continues to evolve, and security measures must evolve with it. Recently released, Fortra’s 2023 Penetration Testing Report offers a view into the usage and perception of pen testing, with the intent to determine how these services must adapt in the future. Explore a few salient points in this edition that betrayed changes in the penetration testing landscape.
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Creating a World of Possibility for Fortra's Global Partners: Renee Ritter
Thu, 04/13/2023
Last year, Renee and her team introduced a new partner program and led partners through the rebrand to Fortra. Here's her take on these achievements and a look at the strategic shifts that will be required for cybersecurity moving forward.
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An IBM i Hacking Tale
By Pablo Zurro on Thu, 04/06/2023
Discover how penetration testing can be used on IBM i systems to find hidden vulnerabilities in your security. This post breaks down Core Impact's IBM i pen testing process from discovery to privilege escalation.
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ChatGPT: Understanding and Mitigating the Cybersecurity Risks
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 03/08/2023
There’s a lot of talk about ChatGPT. While there are many positive and interesting applications, cybersecurity experts are worried about how threat actors will employ this tech. Learn about two potential use cases and how organizations can prepare.
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Think Like a Threat Actor to Identify Your Cybersecurity Blind Spots
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 03/08/2023
In a recent penetration test, the Fortra team was able to harvest enough credentials from a customer to know a savvy threat actor could take down their domain. Discover why testing your organization’s defenses is essential to offensive security.