Fortra VM will include these Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.31.0 and Agent 2.1 releases. Microsoft addressed 58 vulnerabilities in this release, including 3 rated as Critical and 15 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities. This release includes three vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild along with three vulnerabilities that have been publicly disclosed before Patch...

In the last few years, there has been a dramatic shift from data classification being a “nice to have” tool, to becoming a necessity.Behind this momentum, private companies and organizations are implementing data classification using “traditional” taxonomies and schemas that work for governments and militaries but don’t necessarily translate well into...

Vulnerability Management may not be the most glamorous aspect of cybersecurity. But just like car insurance, brushing your teeth, and yearly physicals – it is absolutely vital to catching problems before it’s too late. It’s no secret that many companies struggle for resources, especially their security departments. And some unfortunately decide to skip security fundamentals that don’t include...

What Is Data ClassificationAnd What Can It Do For My Business?Data classification is an approach to identifying, protecting and managing information which has rapidly become best practice. Implemented as part of a layered security strategy, it enables an enterprise to defend itself against a variety of threats - from aggressive outsiders to untrained or well-meaning insiders - while unlocking the...

The Fortra VM 6.5.7 release is now live. In this release, there are multiple enhancements to the PCI Self Service UI and an overall Visual UI Enhancement. PCI Self Service EnhancementsNew Roles – Designated PCI User and Admin roles have been added for the PCI Scan Administration and Management section. Dispute Digest – An option to designate a specific user preference is available so users have...

The 5 Steps to Effective Data Classification:Identify your sensitive and high value dataDiscover the location and accessibility of your sensitive dataClassify data according to its value to the organizationSecure: employee security control and protection measuresMonitor: measure and evolve security practicesUsing data classification as part of a...

Fortra VM will include the Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.29.0 and Agent 2.0 releases.Microsoft addressed 104 vulnerabilities in this October 2023 release, including 12 rated as Critical and 45 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities.Three of the CVEs included in this month's release are also being exploited in the wild.HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack (CVE-2023-44487)This vulnerability in...