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What is a DNS firewall? Optimize the security of your network infrastructure using DDI Central's DNS firewall

Cyberthreats in today’s digital age are becoming complex and relentless, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Among these measures, DNS firewalls stand out as essential components of a comprehensive security strategy. By intercepting and analyzing DNS traffic, these firewalls provide a unique vantage point for identifying and neutralizing threats before they can infiltrate the network.

Common Disaster Recovery Mistakes To Avoid

In a world driven by data, the importance of disaster recovery solutions cannot be overstated. From natural disasters to cyberattacks and human errors, the risks of data loss continues to grow alongside businesses. Today, we will cover the 3 common mistakes companies make when creating a DR strategy, key steps for building an effective DR strategy for your business, and the ways Opti9 can protect your data in AWS.

New Malware Loader Delivers Agent Tesla Remote Access Trojan Via Phishing

A new malware loader is delivering the Agent Tesla remote access Trojan (RAT), according to researchers at Trustwave SpiderLabs. The malware is distributed by phishing emails with malicious attachments. “The threat begins with a fake bank payment email designed to deceive recipients,” the researchers write.

75% of Organizations Believe They Are at Risk of Careless or Negligent Employees

New data shows organizations are well aware that their users are one of their greatest cybersecurity risks today, and yet aren’t taking the right steps to remediate the risk. KnowBe4 exists and continues to thrive because the human threat surface is far and wide. Email, text, web surfing, phone calls and crafty combinations therein all create somewhat unique attacks. In each of these instances, the user is relying on technology to stop the threat before the attack gets to them.

Narwhal Spider Threat Group Behind New Phishing Campaign Impersonating Reputable Law Firms

Using little more than a well-known business name and a invoice-related PDF, the “NaurLegal” phishing campaign aims at installing malware trojans. This new campaign spotted by security analysts at BlueVoyant demonstrates how effective spear phishing can be — even when the phishing execution itself is relatively basic. According to the analysis, threat actors impersonate well-known law firms and send out PDF attachments with the filename "Invoice_.pdf." Simple enough, right?

Third-Party Vendor Risk Management in U.S. Treasury Operations

The U.S. Treasury, also known as the Department of the Treasury, manages the finances of the U.S. government. This department has various duties, including maintaining the economic stability of the United States, managing government finances, and implementing policy decisions that impact both domestic and international affairs. Like most large organizations, the U.S.

TPRM for Government Contractors: General Services Administration Policies

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency that helps manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA supplies products and communications, provides transportation and office space, and oversees the government’s real estate portfolio, among other management tasks.

March Release Rollup: "Ask AI" on Desktop and Mobile App, Geo Location Search, Egnyte for Salesforce - Metadata for Folders and More

This month's product updates and enhancements rollup includes “Ask AI” on Desktop and Mobile App, Geo Location Search, and Egnyte for Salesforce – Metadata for Folders. Below is a summary of these and other new releases. Visit the articles linked below for more details.

Celebrating 1,000 reviews on G2 and our first-ever Customer Week

Everything we do at Vanta, from the products we build to the support we deliver, is focused on putting customers first. So we’re especially excited to share our latest customer milestone. ‍ We’ve crossed 1,000 reviews on G2 and for the sixth consecutive quarter, Vanta has been named the #1 Leader in G2’s Grid® Report for Security Compliance | Spring 2024.