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Patch Tuesday Update - October 2023

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...
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3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about the Future of Cybersecurity

Despite the prevalent negativity in cybersecurity, optimism arises from closing the skills gap through education, collaboration among organizations, and a shift toward cybersecurity resilience. Initiatives, such as educational programs and cross-industry partnerships, foster a more secure and resilient cybersecurity landscape.
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Guardians of the Digital Realm: How Managed Security Services Keep Your Business Safe

In the world of cybersecurity, it's not just about keeping the bad guys out — it’s about staying one step ahead of their next move. The managed security services team at Fortra is dedicated to working with you to understand your organization’s unique security challenges and provide solutions to keep you protected against even the most sophisticated global threats. Get ready to exceed your expectations and fortify your environment like never before with Fortra.
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Proactive Security Practices for Digital Banking

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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The HELM: Fostering Innovation at Fortra

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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You’ve Upgraded Your Hardware. Now It’s Time to Upgrade Your Security Posture

If you have recently upgraded your hardware, our this is a great opportunity to establish IBM i security best practices for your organization now and into the future — and our free Security Scan will help you do just that. The Security Scan takes an inventory of your current security settings and uses the results to demonstrate your data’s degree of vulnerability and pinpoint specific weaknesses.
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Patch Tuesday Update September 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

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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What Is Cloud Security?

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.