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The Most Dangerous Cyberattacks Aren’t What You Expect

Fri, 03/11/2022
In 2022 Cyber Criminals Continue to Recycle Malware. Don’t Fall Prey to Outdated Attacks.It’s a known fact that cyberattacks are on the rise, but not because innovative criminals are executing new strategies or deploying novel attacks. Ironically, cyberattackers are doing what many good business people do — building off what already works. This explains why 75% of attacks utilize two years or...
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Maintaining a Startup Culture as Part of a Global Enterprise: Pavel Snkhchyan

Thu, 03/03/2022
Pavel Snkhchyan is a life-long learner. He joined student-fueled Armenian startup Sourcio in 2005 as a Product Manager for the nascent development firm, becoming VP of Project and Program Management in 2011 as well as the overall head of the business. Around that time, Pavel began working with U.S.-based Fortra, and the client quickly became a favorite. The partnership grew based on shared core values, and Fortra acquired Sourcio in April 2016.
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Key Considerations in The Ever-Evolving Data Privacy Landscape – The Optimal Technology Mix

Wed, 02/16/2022
Enza Iannopollo, principal analyst at Forrester, recently answered some of the pressing questions we’ve received when it comes to data security, and more importantly building the foundations of your data security strategy. Today we’re looking at what Enza had to say about the prime mix of technologies when it comes to data protection. Q: What mix of technologies do you see as being the optimum...
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Getting Ahead of Cybersecurity Regulation Offers a Competitive Advantage

Tue, 02/15/2022
As cybercrime continues to skyrocket (security incidents 124% year over year) and headlines are still dominated by high-profile cybersecurity issues ( SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, Log4j) the government has become keenly interested in regulating how businesses protect their data and assets. This desire to regulate applies not only to those engaging in business with the federal government but to...
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Your 5-Minute CUI Training Study Guide

Fri, 01/28/2022
Use our Fortra CUI Training study guide to help you understand what CUI is, who creates and complies with it, and to ultimately pass your training course.
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7 Cybersecurity Resolutions For 2022

Fri, 01/14/2022
It's the start of a new year, now's the perfect time to review your cybersecurity goals. Each year cyberthreats increase, causing more and more damage. Your security program and protection needs to be updated and adjusted accordingly to match these threats, preventing criminals from breaching your company's security. There are numerous ways your cybersecurity can be strengthened: secured...
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Apache Log4j2 Security Advisory

By Mieng Lim on Thu, 12/16/2021
Details on the disclosed security issue related to the open-source Apache “Log4j2” utility (CVE-2021-44228).Log4j is a logging framework found in Java software. The flaw is tied to a failure by certain features in the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) which is used in configuration, log messages and parameters to protect against attacker controller LDAP servers and other endpoints. A...
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Apache Log4j2 Security Advisory

Mon, 12/13/2021
Apache Log4j2 Security AdvisoryDigital Defense by Fortra's Vulnerability Research Team (VRT) is aware of a recently disclosed security issue related to the open-source Apache “Log4j2” utility (CVE-2021-44228). Log4j is a logging framework found in Java software. The flaw is tied to a failure by certain features in the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) which is used in configuration, log...
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Infographic: Best Coding Practices for Secure Web Applications

Thu, 12/02/2021
Keeping your organization protected from web application vulnerabilities doesn't have to be complicated. There are some best secure coding practices that you can follow to ensure that you're protecting your customers and preventing cyber criminals from damaging your company. ...
Application Security