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VERT Threat Alert: May 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 05/14/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s May 2024 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1106 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-30040 Up first this month, we have a security feature bypass in MSHTML. More specifically, we have an Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) mitigation bypass in...
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PCI 4.0 Is Here: Your Guide to Navigating Compliance Success

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The transition period from PCI DSS 3.2.1 to 4.0 ended on March 31, 2024, a date toward which many organizations have dedicated countless hours of preparation. Looking back on that time, do you know where your compliance efforts stand now? Join PCI experts Steven Sletten and Jeff Hall for the live webinar PCI 4.0 Is Here: Your Guide to Navigating Compliance Success to learn how to effectively...
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The Impact of NIST SP 800-171 on SMBs
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The Impact of NIST SP 800-171 on SMBs

By Josh Breaker-Rolfe on Mon, 05/06/2024
From more broad laws like GDPR to industry-specific regulations like HIPAA , most organizations today must comply with some kind of data protection guideline. Some businesses may even have to comply with numerous data protection regulations. As such, compliance with data protection regulations has become increasingly complicated. National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication...
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VERT Threat Alert: April 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 04/09/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s April 2024 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1101 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-26234 This CVE describes a Proxy Driver Spoofing Vulnerability that, thanks to Microsoft’s new CWE listings , we know is tied to Improper Access Control . From a...
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Managed Cybersecurity Services Secure Modern Environments

By Troy Thompson on Mon, 03/25/2024
In an era characterized by relentless digital transformation and interconnectedness, cybersecurity has evolved into a complex and dynamic battleground. Businesses, governments, and individuals find themselves locked in a perpetual struggle against a relentless flood of evolving threats. From sophisticated cybercriminal syndicates to state-sponsored hackers and opportunistic threat actors, our...
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What Makes Fortra’s Tripwire Different

Are you weighing your options between integrity management solutions? Evaluating, purchasing, and deploying new software is hard work, especially when you get down to the granular details of understanding which solutions have which capabilities and matching those capabilities to your organization’s particular needs. In an industry buzzing with ever-changing terminology and a profusion of vendors...
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VERT Threat Alert: March 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 03/12/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s March 2024 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1097 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs There were no in-the-wild or disclosed CVEs included in the March Patch Tuesday release. CVE Breakdown by Tag While historical Microsoft Security Bulletin groupings are gone...
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PCI DSS Compliance - Meeting the Third-Party Vendor Requirements

By Tripwire Guest Authors on Tue, 02/20/2024
Today, almost every organization is engaged with a third-party vendor at some level when offering products or services. Take, for instance, an e-commerce business that may not be able to function properly unless multiple third-party integrations are involved, such as CRMs, payment gateways, live chat APIs, or a shipping gateway, to name a few. Though third-party vendors are a necessary cog in the...
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VERT Threat Alert: February 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 02/13/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s February 2024 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1093 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2024-21351 This CVE describes a bypass in the Windows SmartScreen Security Feature. At this point, these bypasses have become relatively common and are frequently...
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Managing Financial Crime Risks in Digital Payments
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Managing Financial Crime Risks in Digital Payments

By Chester Avey on Thu, 02/01/2024
The emergence of innovative Financial Technology (FinTech) has spearheaded rapid growth in the digital payments sector. In recent years, global payment revenues exceeded valuations of $2.2 trillion , with a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) expected in the next five years. There is no denying the convenience benefits that the digital transformation of payments has brought consumers and...
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Resolving Top Security Misconfigurations: What you need to know
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Resolving Top Security Misconfigurations: What you need to know

By Jeff Moline on Mon, 01/22/2024
One of the most common factors that can lead to cybersecurity incidents is a security misconfiguration in software or application settings. The default settings that come with the implementation of these tools and solutions are often not configured securely, and many organizations do not invest the time and resources into ensuring that they are. Several regulatory organizations have established...
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VERT Threat Alert: January 2024 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 01/09/2024
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s January 2024 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1088 as soon as coverage is completed. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs There were no in-the-wild or disclosed CVEs included in the January Patch Tuesday drop. CVE Breakdown by Tag While historical Microsoft Security Bulletin groupings are...
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How Does PCI DSS 4.0 Affect Web Application Firewalls?
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How Does PCI DSS 4.0 Affect Web Application Firewalls?

By Josh Davies on Mon, 01/08/2024
The payment industry is bracing for the transition to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 , heralding significant changes in cybersecurity practices. As we approach the implementation of this revised standard, a critical focal point emerges: the role and new mandate of web application firewalls (WAFs) in ensuring compliance. The shift from a best practice to a prescribed...
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VERT Threat Alert: December 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 12/12/2023
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2023 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1086 on Wednesday, December 13th. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2023-20588 AMD has released AMD-SB-7007 – Speculative Leaks Security Notice , which describes how some AMD processors can potentially return speculative data after a...
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NIST CSF 2.0: What you need to know
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NIST CSF 2.0: What you need to know

By Antonio Sanchez on Mon, 12/11/2023
Organizations looking to protect their sensitive data and assets against cyberattacks may lack the ability to build a cybersecurity strategy without any structured help. The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST ) has a free, public framework to help any organization mature its IT security posture. Recently, the institute published an updated version of the cybersecurity framework...
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VERT Threat Alert: November 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 11/14/2023
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2023 Security Updates . VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1082 on Wednesday, November 15th. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2023-36033 A vulnerability in the Microsoft Desktop Window Manager (DWM) could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM level privileges. This vulnerability has been publicly...
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VERT Threat Alert: October 2023 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 10/10/2023
Today’s VERT Alert addresses Microsoft’s October 2023 Security Updates , which includes a recently introduced release notes format. VERT is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expects to ship ASPL-1077 on Wednesday, October 11th. In-The-Wild & Disclosed CVEs CVE-2023-41763 While this vulnerability is labeled as a Skype for Business Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, the...
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How MSSPs Help with Cybersecurity Compliance
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How MSSPs Help with Cybersecurity Compliance

By Zack Jessee on Wed, 10/04/2023
While always a part of business, compliance demands have skyrocketed as the digital world gives us so many more ways to go awry. We all remember the Enron scandal that precipitated the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Now, SOX compliance means being above board on a number of cybersecurity requirements as well. Fortra's Tripwire recently released a new guide: How Managed Services Can Help with...
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Best Practices for the PCI DSS 4.0 Countdown

Wed, 09/27/2023
The deadline for compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 requirements isn’t until March 31, 2024, but organizations that allow those remaining months to fly by without adequate preparation may face last-minute PCI panic. The best approach is to steadily reach key milestones so you’ll be fully prepared when the deadline arrives. Watch the on-demand webinar...
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