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The risk you carry as an enterprise is no longer entirely in your control. Or is it?Join Fortra as we discuss one of the hottest topics in cybersecurity today: third-party risk. Partnering with outside organizations can be an instant liability, but in today’s vastly interconnected business economy, it's a necessary evil. Lengthened supply chains facilitate faster and cheaper...
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How to Fortify Defenses Before Threats Materialize

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, yet many organizations still face challenges due to limited resources. In ITSecurityWire, Fortra's Chris Reffkin highlights prioritizing remediation, closing the skills gap, and ongoing improvement.
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Avoid These Common Ransomware Prevention Oversights

Most breaches and data losses are caused by simple "honest" mistakes that inadvertently create security weaknesses for attackers to target. In fact 68% of data breaches originate from some type of non-malicious human element*. When it comes to ransomware prevention, if you focus too intently on your defensive cybersecurity tactics, you may be overlooking some fundamental security measures, like...
Blog

The Password Atmosphere – Problem, or Progress?

Password security has evolved from simple physical protections to complex, multi-factor authentication systems. Experts suggest that while traditional passwords are becoming outdated, combining them with new technologies like biometrics and passkeys offers stronger security. Future trends point towards more user-friendly yet robust methods to safeguard digital access.
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What Is the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)?

The NIST Risk Management Framework, or RMF, is a voluntary 7-step process used to manage information security and privacy risks. By following the NIST RMF, organizations can successfully implement their own risk management programs, maintain compliance, and address the weaknesses that present the greatest danger to their enterprise.
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Forbes: New Windows 10 And 11 Blue Screen Of Death Warning Issued

Fortra recently uncovered a vulnerability in Windows that can cause a blue screen of death. Today, Fortra issued an advisory for Windows vulnerability CVE-2024-6768. Originally published in Forbes.Excerpt: “The potential problems include system instability and denial of service,” Ricardo Narvaja, principal exploit writer with security company Fortra, and the author of the report, said, “malicious...