How Do You Mitigate Information Security Risk?

Modify, share, avoid or retain? Risk management is fundamental to information security and the international standard for information security management, ISO 27001. Previously, our head of GRC (governance, risk and compliance) consultancy, Damian Garcia, explained where to start with cyber security risk management: establishing a common vocabulary. In other words, you must define what a ‘risk’ means to your organisation. You need to define what constitutes a ‘high’ impact, what constitutes an ‘unlikely’ risk, and so on. By clearly defining such terms, you can ensure a consistent approach across your organisation, even when different people – with different experiences and

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September 5, 2024
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VMware Urges to Remove Enhanced EAP Plugin to Stop Auth & Session Hijack Attacks

VMware has issued an urgent advisory to administrators to remove a deprecated authentication plugin vulnerable to severe security threats. The Enhanced Authentication Plugin (EAP), which provided seamless login capabilities to vSphere’s management interfaces, is susceptible to authentication relay and session hijack attacks due to two unpatched security vulnerabilities. Document Live Account Takeover Attack Simulation How […]

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February 21, 2024
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Meta Unveils 8 Spyware Companies Targeting iOS, Android, & Windows Devices

Spyware firms target iOS, Android, and Windows devices due to their widespread usage, making them lucrative targets for gathering sensitive information.  Each platform offers unique exploitation opportunities, with iOS and Android dominating the mobile market, while Windows remains a primary operating system for computers.  This complete scenario provides diverse avenues for surveillance and data collection. […]

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February 20, 2024
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SwaggerSpy – Elevating API Security Through OSINT On SwaggerHub

SwaggerSpy is a tool designed for automated Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) on SwaggerHub. This project aims to streamline the process of gathering intelligence from APIs documented on SwaggerHub, providing valuable insights for security researchers, developers, and IT professionals. What Is Swagger? Swagger is an open-source framework that allows developers to design, build, document, and consume […]

February 20, 2024
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