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The Cyber Security Hub

Access free security awareness training content on a variety of important topics, including phishing, social engineering, ransomware, passwords, and much more.
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Using Reviews to Choose RPA Software

Analyze RPA reviews with a more critical eye to better understand how a robotic process automation vendor can meet your organization’s needs.
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Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-30051)

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,...
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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...
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Malware, Ransomware, and Viruses vs Your IBM i Server

Many of us have heard that you can’t get a virus on this platform, but the reality is that the integrated file system (IFS) is a tree-like structure. This structure can house Word documents, PDFs, MP3s, JPEG images, and these files can be just as infected on the IBM i server as they can on any Windows work station or server.
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Introduction to Advanced Web UI Automation

Learn web browser automation best practices using Fortra's Automate. Easily build out automations for web processes involving browsers and portals to eliminate manual tasks.
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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 Experts suggest that while traditional passwords are becoming outdated, combining them with new technologies like biometrics and passkeys offers stronger security.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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Patch Tuesday Update August 2024

The three CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities included in this month’s patch drop are likely to be the first thing that catches anyone’s attention this month. All three are remote, unauthenticated code execution, the very type of vulnerability where we previously would have used the word, “wormable.”