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Oct 10, 2024 | 
infosecinstitute.com | Irfan Shakeel |Stephan Miller |Drew Robb |Pedro Tavares
Penetration testing
Linux distributions, commonly known as Linux distros, are operating systems with built-in ethical hacking and penetration testing tools. Security researchers, penetration testers, and ethical hackers use Linux distros to perform various security tasks for organizations. Whether you are pursuing a career in cybersecurity or you’re interested in learning more about penetration testing, there is a Linux distribution OS for you.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
securityboulevard.com | Irfan Shakeel |Barry Strauss
By Barry Strauss,Infosec,Irfan Shakeel The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2024 showcased the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries, with a particular focus on the cybersecurity landscape. As organizations increasingly adopt AI ...
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May 9, 2024 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
LevelBlue Blog Security Essentials Building a Robust Defense-in-Depth Architecture for Digital Transformation The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Today's businesses are transforming through integrating IT and OT environments, a shift that's enhancing efficiency and unlocking new operational capabilities. Key functionalities like remote access...
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May 5, 2024 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. LevelBlue does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Firewall technology has mirrored the complexities in network security, evolving significantly over time. Originally serving as basic traffic regulators based on IP addresses, firewalls advanced to stateful inspection models, offering a more nuanced approach to network security.
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Apr 8, 2024 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Here are some of the best SCADA protection strategies to ensure your organization's safety. Late last year, Pennsylvania's Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa (MWAA) fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, targeting its SCADA system at a key booster station.
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Feb 26, 2024 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Exploring advanced AI tactics in social engineering and effective strategies for cyber defenseLong-standing as a significant threat in the business world, social engineering attacks constitute a major portion of global cyberattacks. An average business regularly faces a substantial number of such attacks every year.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 
defsecme.com | Irfan Shakeel
In May, in a statement to the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting on Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirate’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, confirmed that the nation’s critical infrastructure — the FSI, government, and health sectors — had been targeted by non-state cyberthreat actors (including terrorist groups) with DDoS, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
securitymagazine.com | Irfan Shakeel
It may surprise security leaders to learn that the primary cause of most cybersecurity breaches is human error. Consider this: Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report in 2023 unveiled that a staggering 74% of data breaches resulted from human errors. In the growing digital world, cybersecurity has become more important than ever. But it's not just about advanced tech solutions. The human element can often be a challenging, constant problem.
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May 29, 2023 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape expands, ICS and OT networks are more connected than ever to various enterprise systems and cloud services.
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May 24, 2023 | 
cybersecurity.att.com | Irfan Shakeel
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. As we mark another Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's essential to recognize that this is more than a calendar event; it's a wake-up call for proactive vigilance in the digital age.
