October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reminding us that cyber-attacks know no boundaries between work and home, so we need to be diligent about cyber hygiene across all environments. With the abundance of connected devices we all depend on, protecting your digital footprint is no longer optional. But where do you learn what to do? People who work for larger corporations may … [Read more...] about Bringing Cybersecurity Home – Cisco Blog
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Threats in encrypted traffic – Cisco Blog
There was a time when the web was open. Quite literally—communications taking place on the early web were not masked in any significant fashion. This meant that it was fairly trivial for a bad actor to intercept and read the data being transmitted between networked devices. This was especially troublesome when it came to sensitive data, such as password authentication or credit … [Read more...] about Threats in encrypted traffic – Cisco Blog
Cisco Security Supporting NATO’s Largest Cybersecurity Conference
NIAS is NATO’s largest cyber security conference and provides an opportunity for NATO and government leaders, defence and cybersecurity specialists to discuss needs and priorities and effective cyber security solutions. NATO’s mission is to protect the freedom of its members. It has innovated and adapted itself to ensure its policies, capabilities and structures meet current … [Read more...] about Cisco Security Supporting NATO’s Largest Cybersecurity Conference
Cisco Named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls
The network is at the heart of the digital transformation, and when it comes to securing it, the firewall remains the frontline of defense for organizations. But as the network continues to evolve, we know that security must adapt. For Cisco, this means providing network security that has world-class controls in every place you need them with unified policy and threat … [Read more...] about Cisco Named a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls
Insights Regarding the Cisco REST API Container for IOS XE Software Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
This blog post was authored by Eugenio Iavarone, Cisco PSIRT. On August 28th, 2019, Cisco published a Security Advisory titled “Cisco REST API Container for Cisco IOS XE Software Authentication Bypass Vulnerability”, disclosing an internally found vulnerability which affects the Cisco REST API container for Cisco IOS XE. An exploit could be used to bypass authentication on … [Read more...] about Insights Regarding the Cisco REST API Container for IOS XE Software Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints Awarded AV-Comparatives’ Approved Business Product Award
We are very pleased to share the news that our Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints won the Approved Business Security Award from AV-Comparatives. And we’re happy about this for a couple of reasons. (Click this link to read the full report.) Most vendors’ marketing materials look great, your organization exists in the real world. So, having an independent third-party … [Read more...] about Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints Awarded AV-Comparatives’ Approved Business Product Award
Cisco ‘Knowingly’ Sold Hackable Video Surveillance System to U.S. Government
Cisco Systems has agreed to pay $8.6 million to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of knowingly selling video surveillance system containing severe security vulnerabilities to the U.S. federal and state government agencies.It's believed to be the first payout on a 'False Claims Act' case over failure to meet cybersecurity standards.The lawsuit began eight years ago, in … [Read more...] about Cisco ‘Knowingly’ Sold Hackable Video Surveillance System to U.S. Government
Cisco Scores BIG With A New IETF-Approved Internet Standard
All great teams have a shared language. Whether you’re the reigning World Cup Champions or an IT team on the frontlines of network defense, collaboration is the key to success. And effective collaboration hinges on communication. For years, Cisco has operated on the cutting-edge of communication standards, working tirelessly to make multi-platform communication seamless and … [Read more...] about Cisco Scores BIG With A New IETF-Approved Internet Standard
Cisco Threat Response Plugin: Defeat Threats With Just a Few Clicks
One of the best tools in your SOC’s arsenal is something you might already have access to and didn’t even have to pay for. If you already deploy Cisco Umbrella, AMP for Endpoints, Firepower devices, next-generation intrusion prevention system (NGIPS), Email Security, or Threat Grid, then you can immediately access Cisco Threat Response for FREE. As in no charge. Zero extra … [Read more...] about Cisco Threat Response Plugin: Defeat Threats With Just a Few Clicks
DNS under attack – Cisco Blog
You’ve probably heard the stories by now: one of the fundamental technologies that keeps the internet working has recently become a regular target for attackers. Earlier this month, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre released an advisory warning of DNS hijacking attacks across multiple regions and sectors. (This was their second such advisory in six months.) Last month, in … [Read more...] about DNS under attack – Cisco Blog