Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
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The Tech Wreck InfoSec Blog is run by an Information Assurance Engineer, covering a variety of topics pertaining to information security and related news and information. The blog provides articles of use to both consumers and security professionals.
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1w ago
In this interview with white hat hacker Mishaal Khan, we learn about open source intelligence gathering and how to hack humans — or not.
The post How to Think Like a Hacker — and Defend Your Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/how-to-think-like-a-hacker-and-defend-your-data ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1w ago
The March 2024 Patch Tuesday, released on March 12th, addressed a critical wave of security vulnerabilities across various Microsoft products. Let’s dissect this update in detail, exploring the specific threats addressed, updates for different Windows versions, and the importance of staying vigilant. Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities: 60 Patched Microsoft Flaws: This Patch Tuesday tackled a total …
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The post Patch Tuesday Update – March 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
1w ago
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD
The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Supergroup’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/randall-munroes-xkcd-supergroup ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
This is the fifth post in a series of posts inspired by reading Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.
We've previously looked at some of Sandberg's evidence
That women are underrepresented in positions of power and leadership
How lack of confidence contributes to the issue
How decisions about having children play a role in the problem
If you've read the posts in this series you may be thinking Sandberg is blaming the victim. Indeed some critics make that claim, but I don't think a sincere reading of the book leads to that conclusi ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
The post SOC Best Practices You Should Implement appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation.
The post SOC Best Practices You Should Implement appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/soc-best-practices-you-should-implement ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
Identifying and remediating Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) as soon as possible is important for businesses, particularly when a new vulnerability is disclosed. In organizations using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes, such vulnerabilities can be particularly difficult to identify, because there are multiple images and it can be difficult to keep up with which versions of open source components exist in all those different images. In addition to the complexity, many companies have just a single site reliability engineer (SRE) managing their complex infrastructure. Often, t ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
When it comes to strengthening the cyber defenses of a K12 school or university, the...
The post Interview: How Awareness Training Protects Schools from Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/interview-how-awareness-training-protects-schools-from-cyberattacks ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
A highly sensitive flaw has been identified in the LiteSpeed plugin of WordPress, which has put as many as 5 million websites at risk. Uncovered by the cybersecurity experts at Patchstack, the LiteSpeed plugin flaw is a great risk to WordPress site security because it potentially allows unauthorized personnel to access sensitive information. This revelation […]
The post 5M WordPress Websites At Risk Amid LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw appeared first on TuxCare.
The post 5M WordPress Websites At Risk Amid LiteSpeed Plugin Flaw appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
ATARC’s Future of Secure Work Working Group, of which Privoro’s Heather McMahon is a member, recently published a white paper exploring what the future of secure mobility within the Federal government looks like. The working group envisions a dynamic and efficient workforce that seamlessly leverages mobile devices in a way that satisfies the needs of personnel, security managers and leaders alike.
The post Envisioning a mobile-powered government workforce appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/envisioning-a-mobile-powered-government-workforce ..read more
Tech-Wreck InfoSec Blog
2w ago
From financial records to employees’ personal details, almost all information nowadays is highly sensitive – and, therefore, highly valuable to attackers. With 61% of data breaches involving credentials, it’s unsurprising that Identity and Access Management (IAM) is showcasing such rapid growth as a protection method against bad actors. Projected to hit a staggering $24 billion […]
The post What is Identity Governance: 5 Steps to Build Your Framework appeared first on Security Boulevard.
source https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/what-is-identity-governance-5-steps-to-build-your-fram ..read more