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The Futurum Group
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The Futurum Group: Black Hat 2024 Reflections: Security Challenges Demand Rethink on Tools and Processes

Mon, 09/23/2024
The Futurum Group’s analysis of Black Hat 2024 highlights how the growing complexity of cybersecurity tools is driving the need for streamlined platforms. Fortra is mentioned alongside other leading vendors for offering solutions that reduce tool sprawl, cut costs, and close security gaps.Originally published by The Futurum Group.Excerpt: "The cybersecurity market has long been driven by user...
IT Infrastructure Protection
Blog

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-30051)

By Ricardo Narvaja on Mon, 09/09/2024
In this blog post, I will explain a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) Core library that I analyzed when the exploit for Core Impact was being developed. This vulnerability allows an unprivileged attacker to execute code as a DWM user with Integrity System privileges (CVE-2024-30051).Since there was not enough public information at the time to develop the exploit,...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
IT Infrastructure Protection
ITSecurityWire
News Article

How to Fortify Defenses Before Threats Materialize

By Chris Reffkin on Mon, 09/09/2024
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.
IT Infrastructure Protection
IT Security Wire
News Article

IT Security Wire: Role of Cybersecurity Tools in Email Protection

Thu, 08/01/2024
Cary Hudgins and Mike Jones recently joined the IT Security Wire podcast to dive into the vital role of email protection in business resilience. Since emails are often the first target for cyberattacks, they discussed cutting-edge solutions and emphasized the need for integrating robust email security with your operating platforms.
Data Protection
Guide

Guide to Creating a Proactive Cybersecurity Strategy

Cyber attacks are common, with 89% of companies experiencing an attack in the last 12 months*. It’s time to stop asking if attacks will occur and start asking if you can stop attacks from being successful. One of the best ways to answer this question is by employing a proactive security program. Using assessment and testing to harden your cybersecurity measures, proactive security: Uncovers...
Infrastructure and Data Protection
IT Infrastructure Protection
TheMilSource
News Article

TheMilSource: Where Are We on the US TikTok Ban?

By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 06/11/2024
Earlier this year, the US President signed a law that would ban TikTok unless its China-based parent company relinquishes its stake. In his discussion with TheMilSource, Antonio Sanchez shared his take on whether ByteDance would sell its stake.
Data Protection
MOTOR: EVs and Cybercrime
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MOTOR: EVs and Cybercrime

By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 04/23/2024
What are the cybersecurity must-haves for electric vehicles? In this MOTOR Information Systems article, Antonio Sanchez discusses the EV market and potential cyber threats related to EVs.
Data Protection
IT Nerd
News Article

IT Nerd: American Privacy Rights Act Unveiled

By Antonio Sanchez on Tue, 04/23/2024
The recently unveiled American Privacy Rights Act is a significant step toward establishing a federal data privacy standard in the U.S. Antonio Sanchez spoke with IT Nerd and shared his observations about the legislation.
Data Protection