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Despite the presence of network security devices such as firewalls and other security appliances, today's corporate networks are still vulnerable to both internal and external attacks by hackers intent on creating havoc. By proactively

Companies should develop a control that requires that routine vulnerability assessment of their customer facing web sites, network infrastructure, and associated systems (such as database systems). Vulnerability assessment can help identify potential weaknesses to systems and also provide a sort of feedback to the organization’s IT department on their current operational policy and security posture. The cost of performing a routine vulnerability assessment is considerably less than that of an actual data breach.

The cyber industry continues to innovate and offer new ways to help organizations stay secure and compliant. Over the past few months I've observed analyst, media and pundit coverage of three new cyber product categories - software defined segmentation, threat intelligence gateways and automated breach simulation. All three offer many new ways to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your security programs. I will discuss each briefly and reference relevant Gula Tech Adventures portfolio companies in these new categories.

This paper assesses security vulnerabilities within Jacket-X Corporation’s information systems. Jacket-X research laboratory is located near a main university which can cause vulnerabilities when attempting to access the Corporation’s networks. Jacket-X Corporation commenced a security vulnerability assessment after a senior executive’s laptop breached the network due to malware on his computer after allowing his son to use it. In his return before connecting the laptop to the company’s network he did not do anti-virus scans or consulted with a member of the IT department to examine the laptop for any malware that could be on the company’s laptop. In addition a security vulnerability that was identified in the case study was

To deal with current trend of information security and sophisticated cyber threat we need the most efficient and best suited vulnerability management solution for our infrastructure as well as applications. As vulnerability management deal with people, process and technology; we need to choose each of them carefully. Technology is the pillar which is very vast and we cannot opt for multiple investment on the same. We need to be much cautious while choosing the same. One can take into account following parameters while choosing a vulnerability management solution:

The advantages of Metasploit are that it permits the consolidation of various modules or penetration testing plugins. The penetration tester is able to add other penetration testing tools to the framework allows as Nessus and Network Mapper (Nmap) website vulnerability assessment tools. The Meatsploit framework consists of over 500 payloads, 1000 different exploits, NOPS (no operations) and encoders that permit the pen tester to perform distinctive assault sorts utilizing distinctive assault vectors such as detection of live hosts, SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting, open ports using the Network Mapper, penetration of a real system, and payloads to help have determined backdoors on the accessed systems and stay

We also described various Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools that allow customization of security policy, automated analysis of vulnerabilities, and creation of reports that effectively communicate security vulnerability discoveries and detailed corrective actions to all levels of an organization. Vulnerability Assessments tools will identify known network, operating system, web application, and web server exploits/vulnerabilities with the use of automated scanning

Abstract: In this real world, protecting the information of an organization that is present in a software and hardware or data present on them is important. Here comes the point of Threat Intelligence, where it recognises the disruption or misleading of the service provide by these data present on the software and hardware in the form of accessing through network, code injection, data injection, hacking of the sites, controlling through physical access or by any means of taking control over the data. Simply, Threat intelligence is the set of data collected, assessed and applied regarding security threats, threat actors, exploits, vulnerabilities and compromise indicators. It is usually presented in either the form of strategic or tactical intelligence. Strategic intelligence involves broader and higher-level abstracts of data to identify threats and how the organization needs to react where Tactical intelligence involves collecting the network information, analyzing it, identifying the threats and responding. By using of this it makes cost effective to organization by reducing security incidents, which increases responsive time by finding solution in a least possible time. It also shows the security incidents, attacks and events. It provides decision support to the organization and possibly a strategic advantage. Threat intelligence also involves series of steps which make the data to be gone through several phases starting with collection, then planning, process, produce

Cybersecurity is a top priority for just about every organization. But given the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, even the most seasoned and well experienced teams have a tall task in front of them to keep up. Furthermore, Advance Research Corporation faced multiple Denial of service attacks a few years back, which defaced the organization from the successful attack. It is important that Advanced Research Corporation conduct penetration testing on a standard basis, so vulnerabilities present on the hardware and software of the company may be detected. Also, to help check, which security protocols have been installed correctly and help determine if the system is vulnerable to malware and bugs in the current software. This proposal

Any time a new security system is implemented it needs to be tested thoroughly. Part of the tests that are performed to ensure that the new or prosed system meets the goals set forth by the organization, is penetration testing. Penetration testing involves security professionals simulating “attacks by a malicious external source” (Whitman & Mattord, 2012, p. 551). These tests allow the security professionals to determine points of failure that may not have been identified in vulnerability testing, as well as the criticality of the items defined in the vulnerability tests. These tests can be performed in one of two ways, either with or without knowledge of the organizations information technology infrastructure. These two tests are known

In the previous five years, cybersecurity has turned into the most looked for after calling around the world. More than 90 percent of respondents to an overview directed by the Ponemon Institute (2011) detailed being a casualty to cyberattacks amid the most recent year, costing all things considered more than $2 million for each association. This number keeps on ascending as the two programmers and security devices progress. As indicated by PwC, roughly 33% of all U.S. organizations are as of now utilizing digital protection (Lindros and Tittel, 2016).

The Richman Company is a successful and prosperous firm with branches in eight locations throughout the country and Canada. To support its growth, the company uses both an intranet and an extranet network. These networks are essential to the successful operation of the company because they provide the means of communicating with all employees, who use the intranet to enroll in company benefit programs. These networks also allow all of the company’s business partners, vendors and privileged customers to gain information about the company. In recent years, the company has been expanding rapidly. As one of the company’s interns, I have been asked to analyze the company’s vulnerabilities and make a plan

Advanced Research Corporation (ARC) has grown quickly in the last five years. During that time, ARC has seen a large expansion in its data and communications network. Because of its success, ARC has seen cyber-attacks on its network with attempts to steal its

Defense against web attacks is a key element in a security professional’s skill set. For this assignment, your manager has

Over the past decade, web development has been a growing industry especially by businesses actively selling their products and services to online customers. In tandem with the growing popularity of web applications are the cyber security risks that exploit the vulnerabilities that lies with it. These web applications must be available 24/7 to provide the required service to customers, employees and other stakeholders. Most web applications like canvazify.com cannot be protected by firewalls and SSL as the access needs to be publically available and this makes it easy for attackers to directly access the database effectively bypassing the security mechanisms by the operating system thereby constituting a major vulnerability. Like many web