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The Netizen team sharing expertise, insights and useful information in cybersecurity, compliance, and software assurance.
Category: Business
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SIEM as a Service (SIEMaaS) provides organizations with cloud-based, managed security solutions, enabling real-time threat detection, incident response, and compliance support without in-house complexity. This cost-effective approach enhances security posture and scalability while reducing operational burdens. As cyber threats evolve, SIEMaaS emerges as a vital component of effective cybersecurity strategies.
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French telecommunications company Orange Group experienced a security breach, where hacker “Rey” leaked sensitive data from its Romanian division, including 380,000 email addresses and source code. The breach, exploited via compromised credentials and Jira vulnerabilities, raised concerns over identity theft. Orange, confirming the impact, has initiated an internal investigation and cooperation with authorities.
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A “SOC in a Box” provides an integrated solution for establishing a Security Operations Center, simplifying cybersecurity monitoring and response. It consolidates key functions like threat detection and incident response into a cost-effective, deployable format, leveraging open-source tools and vendor solutions. This solution enhances security governance, compliance, and operational efficiency for organizations.
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Cybersecurity search engines provide crucial tools for professionals to gather information, track vulnerabilities, and analyze online assets for improved security management.
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Krispy Kreme reported a cybersecurity incident on November 29, 2024, affecting its IT systems. While shops remain open, online ordering faces disruptions. The incident may materially impact business operations, especially during the holiday season. The company emphasizes commitment to recovery and assures stakeholders of its financial stability amid the breach.
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Microsoft’s December 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 71 security vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited zero-day, CVE-2024-49138, which allows SYSTEM privilege escalation. The patches include 16 critical vulnerabilities linked to remote code execution. Users are urged to prioritize updates to mitigate risks, especially for critical systems and services.
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The cybersecurity supply chain risk management (C-SCRM) framework plays a pivotal role in ensuring that contractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are effectively addressing the risks posed by their interconnected supply chains. As noted in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) SP 800-161r1, C-SCRM ensures that organizations can identify, assess, and mitigate…
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The transition to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 simplifies compliance for the Defense Industrial Base while aligning with Zero Trust Architecture principles. It consolidates maturity levels, emphasizes identity management, and allows self-assessments for SMBs. Adopting Zero Trust is complex but vital for resilience and meeting stringent cybersecurity requirements.
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The DoD’s CMMC 2.0, effective December 16, 2024, aims to enhance cybersecurity in the defense supply chain. The model simplifies requirements for SMBs by reducing maturity levels to three, emphasizing self-assessments, and offering phased implementation. Compliance is essential for contract eligibility, providing both challenges and opportunities for SMBs to strengthen cybersecurity practices.
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Hackers are increasingly targeting supply chains, exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party systems to breach larger networks. Recent high-profile attacks leveraged flaws in common IT tools, causing significant disruptions. To mitigate risks, organizations must implement advanced supplier risk management, secure software pipelines, keep systems updated, and strengthen access controls, among other strategies.
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