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Guide to Managed Cybersecurity Services

On a mission to find a service that protects your organization's data while achieving regulatory compliance simultaneously? Discover best practices for cybersecurity managed services that provide advanced protection.As managed services become more popular — and essential, for many — the world is on track to funnel 77 percent of cybersecurity spending...
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Insider Insights for the PCI DSS 4.0 Transition

Is your organization ready for the new PCI DSS 4.0 Standard? To help you make the journey easier and more straightforward, Fortra’s Tripwire gathered strategic implementation advice from top industry insiders.Get detailed guidance on overcoming the challenges posed by each of the PCI DSS 4.0 requirements. Hear from CISOs, cybersecurity analysts,...
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PCI DSS Resource Toolkit

Use this toolkit to gain a deeper understanding of where you stand with regards to your PCI DSS compliance program and the transition to PCI DSS 4.0. Establishing PCI DSS compliance goes beyond technical tools and processes: It also requires a shift in thinking about compliance as a cybersecurity process. Lean on advice from compliance experts to help you make consistent progress toward your goals...
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How Managed Services Can Help With Cybersecurity Compliance

Meeting cybersecurity compliance requirements is absolutely critical to the success of organizations and agencies. Otherwise, they face steep audit fines and an increased risk of cyberattacks. And there are usually several regulatory requirements to be met simultaneously, putting a huge strain on organizations trying to enforce compliance manually. The 2023 Compliance Trends Report found that 80...
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Vulnerability Management Buyer's Guide

Knowledgeable IT, compliance, and security professionals understand the critical role vulnerability management (VM) plays in risk reduction and compliance. From helping ensure availability and uptime to hardening systems against cyberthreats, a solid VM program aligns your organization with cybersecurity best practice frameworks like the Center for Internet Security’s CIS Controls. However, after...
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Aligning Software Security Practices with the EU CRA Requirements

As the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)'s enforcement date approaches (October 2026), cybersecurity requirements on manufacturers, developers, and service providers responsible for software and hardware connected to the internet will need to start thinking - if they haven't already -about what they need to do to comply. It may seem like a long time off, but the earlier you start, the better...
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How to Stay Compliant with the New HIPAA Security Rule Updates

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) was established to protect patient privacy and secure health information. While it has been around for nearly two decades, it is evolving to keep up with an increasingly digital world and in response to the skyrocketing number of cyber attacks the industry sees every year.On December 27, 2024, the Department of Health and Human...
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May 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s May 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship ASPL-1156 as soon as coverage is completed.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2025-32706A vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver could allow a malicious actor to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM. Microsoft has...
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April 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship ASPL-1151 as soon as coverage is completed.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2025-29824A vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver could allow a malicious actor to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM. Microsoft has...
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March 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s March 2025 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1147 as soon as coverage is completed.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2025-26633According to Microsoft, improper neutralization in Microsoft Management Console could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. For...
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ICS Environments and Patch Management: What to Do If You Can’t Patch

The evolution of the cyber threat landscape highlights the need for organizations to strengthen their ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate cyber risks before they evolve into security incidents. Criminals often exploit known unpatched vulnerabilities to penetrate Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments and disrupt critical operations. Although patch management seems like the obvious...
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Are Your VM Scans Testing the Entirety of the Network?

Many organizations have a vulnerability management (VM) problem without knowing it. Vulnerability management is a crucial component of any organization’s cybersecurity program and is required by most major compliance standards because of its sink-or-swim impact on network security. One of the biggest issues in VM is that organizations aren’t testing the entirety of their networks. Could yours be...
Datasheet

Why Energy Utilities Can Count on Fortra’s Tripwire

As an energy industry professional, you understand the consequences of subpar protection and the need for reliable, iron-clad security controls. Evaluating new cybersecurity software to protect your energy environment shouldn’t involve guesswork, especially when you are trying to match capabilities to your particular needs. This datasheet provides a quick view of Tripwire’s energy solution. See...
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NASA's Cybersecurity Initiative: What Spacecraft Manufacturers Need to Know

NASA is about to introduce new requirements for its contractors. These requirements will dramatically improve the cybersecurity of spacecraft and the US’ resilience to cyber threats. But what do these requirements mean for spacecraft manufacturers? What challenges will they face? And what will they need to do to comply? Keep reading to find out. Understanding the Cyber Space ThreatWhile NASA has...
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VERT Threat Alert: January 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s January 2025 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1139 as soon as coverage is completed.In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2025-21333The first of three Hyper-V vulnerabilities this month is a heap-based buffer overflow that leads to privilege escalation to SYSTEM. Microsoft has reported this...
On-Demand Webinar

Navigating ATT&CK and Your Cybersecurity Posture

window._wq = window._wq || []; _wq.push({ id: "7u7hb88ylf", options: { preload: "auto" } }); Are you interested in using the MITRE ATT&CK framework to determine your cybersecurity posture and stop the kill chain in its tracks? Or wondering how to evaluate the effectiveness of your cybersecurity tools? The MITRE ATT&CK framework helps create better...
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VERT Threat Alert: December 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1136 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2024-49138The only vulnerability that has been publicly disclosed and exploited this month is CVE-2024-49138, a vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System...
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Steps for Successful Vulnerability Management: Lessons from the Pitch

When I was younger, I played a variety of team sports and enjoyed competing against opponents with my teammates. Winning was always a matter of applying sound tactics and strategy, attacking and defending well and using a blend of skill, talent and luck.Now that I'm older, I watch more than I play, and I'm able to appreciate the many lessons team sports teach, especially at the professional level....
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Tackling the CIS: One Control at a Time

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (CSC) are a trusted source of truth in the cybersecurity community. Many organizations implement the CIS CSC framework to ensure their cybersecurity programs are functioning at peak effectiveness. The latest iteration, CIS CSC v8.1, was released earlier this year. In this recorded webinar, Cybersecurity Researcher at Fortra’s...
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VERT Threat Alert: November 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2024 Security Updates. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1132 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEsCVE-2024-43451A vulnerability that allows for NTLMv2 hash disclosure has been both publicly disclosed and actively exploited. According to Microsoft, only minimal...