RSS_Virtulization

As we know, Tripwire Enterprise (TE) is the de-facto go-to solution for File Integrity Monitoring (FIM). In normal operations, we deploy a TE agent to a system we want to monitor. TE then uses that agent to baseline the system against the appropriate rules, creating a known good state for that system. Moving forward, that system is monitored for change per the rules that were used to create the baseline.  The list of supported operating systems…

Tripwire recently hired Naoufal Mzali as its first local regional sales manager specifically for the Africa and Levant region. I therefore decided to sit down with Naoufal and have a chat about cybersecurity and Tripwire’s mission for the region. Here’s what he had to say. Joe Pettit: Is the Levant and Africa a new territory for Tripwire? Or do you already have customers and partner networks there? Naoufal Mzali: Africa and Levant is not new…

Cyber insurance is gaining favor in the business world. An expert offers tips on how to get what’s needed for the best price. Image: iStock/Getty Images Plus In his TechRepublic article IBM finds cyberattacks costing companies nearly $4 million per breach, Jonathan Greig mentioned, “On average, breaches now cost organizations $3.86 million per attack, with the United States having the highest average cost per breach and healthcare being the most heavily hit industry.” That was nearly…

The ransomware changes the device password to “DTrump4ever” and forces the device to log in automatically after being rebooted. Image: iStockphoto/Kritchanut The hackers behind the REvil ransomware have released an updated version of the malware that allows them to change Windows passwords and automate file encryption through Safe Mode, according to a recent report from Bleeping Computer. Researcher R3MRUN also released a detailed breakdown of the attack method on his Twitter account, highlighting that attackers…

Endpoint protection for remote workers is still a huge concern, but one report finds that there may be light at the end of the tunnel as businesses signal they’re spending more on user training. Image: iStockphoto/SARINYAPINNGAM A report from anti-theft software company Prey found that, while cybersecurity concerns regarding remote work are still prevalent, most businesses have taken positive steps to improve their security postures and have improved their security training over the past year….