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Proactive Security Practices for Digital Banking
Mon, 10/02/2023
Online banking is nearly universal in 2023. No more long lines at the credit union, late-night ATM trips, or waiting for a check to be cashed. Digital banking has revolutionized the financial industry and the way we do business as a whole.However, it has also indelibly increased the risk of cyberattacks, social engineering scams, and online compromise to the financial community.Here are some of...
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SOC Automation: Preventing Analyst Burnout
By Antonio Sanchez on Fri, 09/29/2023
The burden of security falls on SOCs, and analysts are feeling the pinch. As teams face burnout, automating key security elements can help companies retain top SOC talent without sacrificing scalability.
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Securing the Government and Public Sector
By Cybersecurity Experts at Fortra on Fri, 09/29/2023
Securing the public sector requires knowing the industry, its regulations, and its most prevalent threats. Discover Fortra’s government security solutions.
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Top 5 Takeaways from Fortra’s 2023 Business Email Compromise (BEC) Report
By Antonio Sanchez on Thu, 09/28/2023
Business email compromise cost organizations $2.7 billion dollars last year, compared to ransomware’s $34 million. In this blog, discover the trends and tell-tale signs of one of 2023’s most lucrative threats.
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The HELM: Fostering Innovation at Fortra
Thu, 09/28/2023
The Heuristic Engineering Lab Masterminds, or HELM, is a technology steering committee for Fortra R&D employees. Discover how programs like Hackathons and dedicated innovation days guide our technology investments and inspire employees.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Ransomware Attacks
Wed, 09/27/2023
Ransomware can take on multiple forms. From phishing emails or USB keys containing malicious files to downloaded files from the Internet, ransomware takes over your computer and holds your data hostage. Here are 7 tips for prevention.
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Do You Have the Right Tools to Protect Your Cloud-Based Data?
By Antonio Sanchez on Wed, 09/20/2023
Your cloud-based data is absolutely vital. Your cloud-based security should be, too. Learn how Fortra’s advanced cybersecurity solutions advance your cloud security initiatives.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Spoofing Attacks
Tue, 09/19/2023
A social engineering attack needs only one thing to be successful: the trust of the targeted party. Here are 7 ways to protect against email spoofing.
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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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Patch Tuesday Update - September 2023
Tue, 09/12/2023
Today’s Microsoft Security Update includes Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.28.0 and Fortra VM Agent 1.64.0 releases.Microsoft addressed 59 vulnerabilities in this release, including five rated as Critical.This release also includes three republished non-Microsoft CVEs to address issues in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Visual Studio Code, and 3D Viewer.Two of the CVEs fixed in this...
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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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INFOGRAPHIC: How to Protect Your Data from Smishing and Vishing
Mon, 09/11/2023
Smishing and vishing attacks can dupe even the most vigilant users with persuasive, convincing text and voice messages. Here are 6 ways to prevent these types of attacks.
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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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Industry Advice from Fortra’s EVP of Technical Solutions, Tom Huntington
Wed, 08/30/2023
During his nearly 35 years at the company, Tom Huntington, EVP of Technical Solutions, has contributed greatly to Fortra’s growth and vision.
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My Top 5 Takeaways from Black Hat 2023
By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 08/22/2023
This was the first Black Hat I’ve attended since 2019. It was great seeing old friends, meeting new friends in real life, and learning new things about a fast-moving industry. I was glad to be back, and I took notes. I’ve included my top 5 takeaway list here.
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Patch Tuesday Update - August 2023
Tue, 08/08/2023
Today’s Microsoft Security Update includes the Microsoft Patch Tuesday checks in the NIRV 4.26.0 and Fortra VM Agent 1.63.0 releases.Microsoft included fixes for 74 vulnerabilities in this release, including 6 rated as Critical.Microsoft also released 2 security advisories this month with improvements related to defense in depth for Microsoft Office and the Memory Integrity System Readiness Scan...
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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.