Enterprise security professionals must be proactive in dealing with the security risks that are rising in today’s business environment. A solid strategy is necessary to deal with incoming threats, and awareness is the first step in developing effective cyber defenses. Data is easily accessible within many organizations, and when confronted with security risks, employees often…
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Application programming interfaces (APIs) are critical to business processes; however, data privacy, integrity, and trust can be jeopardized when businesses use APIs. In addition to violating the General Data Protection Regulation, security breaches can harm companies and their customers. Businesses undergoing digital transformations, in particular, tend to use more APIs, which, if not tested and…
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Web applications are central to business operations and user experience development across many industries today. As web-based applications become more popular, so too do vulnerabilities that can compromise these systems. Websites and web applications have become a growing resource for businesses to share their activities across platforms, improving the user experience. But these applications can…
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Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber attacks, which aims to capitalize on the victim’s gullibility and maximize profits by exploiting their access security. Ransomware criminals go to great lengths to thwart organizations and pose risks to different elements of security systems, especially IT networks, databases, and Cloud platforms. Information is intelligence, and cyber…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on Penetration Testing Methodologies for Cloud Applications, authored by Mirza Khasim, Senior Principal IT Security Analyst at Oracle, delves into the importance of conducting regular penetration testing of cloud-based applications to identify potential security vulnerabilities and mitigate them before malicious actors can exploit them. The whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of the various…
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The accelerated pace of Internet of Things (IoT) adoption into our everyday routines has made it an integral aspect of modern life. However, it has also presented a variety of security issues and potential hazards that require prompt attention. The EC-Council whitepaper, “Understanding Security Challenges and Risks Associated with the Internet of Things”, authored by…
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In today’s digital age, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted, making it crucial for enterprises to implement a comprehensive security awareness training program to mitigate the risks associated with cyber-attacks. EC-Council’s whitepaper on “Why Your Enterprise Needs a Comprehensive Security Awareness Training Program” highlights the importance of security awareness training and provides practical…
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EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “How Organizations Are Handling the Cloud Security Skills Gap in 2023,” authored by Kimberly Mentzell, Cybersecurity Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Commerce, provides valuable insights into the current state of cloud security skills gap and how organizations are addressing this challenge. The whitepaper highlights that cloud adoption has accelerated rapidly…
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Web application penetration testing is one of the most popular strategies deployed by organizations to conduct a thorough evaluation of a company’s security posture. It is done by performing real-time simulations of how attacks are carried out, giving end-users a perspective on how to gain unauthorized access to their sensitive information. Penetration testing can help…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on “Emerging Cybersecurity Statistics and Trends in 2023: What You Need to Know,” authored by Jeff Barron, the Director of Professional Services—Offensive Security at Critical Path Security, is a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape in the world of cybersecurity. The whitepaper provides valuable insights into emerging cybersecurity trends and statistics that…
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