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There are many different ways to test cyber security products. Most of the common approaches are useful when evaluating a service or system, but they each have pros and cons. In this article we outline the basic differences and limitations. Can you achieve realistic cyber security testing?
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This security report compares anti-malware products. Its job is to help you make informed buying decisions. We applied advanced testing techniques to ensure that the results are meaningful. The same cannot be said for many other tests. I’d say you’ve picked a good one to read, here. Let’s prove that.
There are a few questions you should ask when you look at a security report. These are all very important but in random order here they are:
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Small business and Managed Service Provider special!
In June 2022*, we set up a panel of security experts to help and advise companies selling managed security services. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) need to choose a set of security solutions that they can use or possibly resell to their small business clients, known as SMBs.
The clients face the same cyber threats as large organisations, but they’re far less equipped to handle them.
We answer all of these questions and more with special guests Martin Lee from Cisco, Chad Skipper from VMware, and Luis Corrons from Avast.
Security Life Hack from John Hawes (AMTSO)!
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SE Labs tested CrowdStrike Falcon against a range of ransomware attacks designed to extort victims. These attacks were realistic, using the same tactics and techniques as those used against victims in recent months.
Testers attacked target systems, protected by CrowdStrike Falcon. Our testers in the lab acted in the same way as we observe ransomware groups to behave on the internet.
Attacks were initiated from the start of the attack chain, using phishing email links and attachments, as just two examples. Each attack was run from the very start to its obvious conclusion, which means attempting to steal, encrypt and destroy sensitive data on the target systems.
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Mental health is an important but often misunderstood area, full of prejudice and technical jargon. How can we look after ourselves better at work and in our personal lives?
Post-pandemic, we take stock on the mental impacts of working from home and isolated environments.
And now we’re facing hybrid working. Can we take control?
Is this the right time to take stock and address any issues we can identify to stay happier?
Protective factors can keep us going but, when they disappear, we can experience problems.
We address all of these issues and more, with special guest Olly Church (The Eleos Partnership).
Security Life Hack from Luis Corrons (Avast)!
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Thank you for opening this report. We hope you’ll be able to use it to get a better idea about which anti-malware products you might want to buy (or get rid of!)
The report starts off with a list of products, each of which win impressive-looking awards. But have you considered what those awards mean? How come there aren’t any massive losers in the list? How hard is this security test anyway?
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Ransomware is feared by businesses all over the world. What happens during and after an attack? We give a unique insight into the experiences of ransomware victims.
How do organisations react to a ransomware attack?
We examine the grey area between good and bad apps.
Guests on this month’s Cyber Security DE:CODED podcast include Jeremy Kirk (The Ransomware Files) and Dennis Batchelder (AppEsteem).
Security Life Hack from Brian Monkman (NetSecOPEN)!
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Some anti-virus reviewers know what they are talking about. Others don’t. Some are just in it for the money. How can you tell which reviews are worth your time?
Most people believe that you should run anti-virus on your PC. Independent security experts, governments and every computer journalist on the planet promotes this advice. And they are not wrong. There is no doubt that installing anti-virus is one of the most important things you can do to keep your computer and its data safe.
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The ‘cloud’ is integrating with our lives at ever more useful (or intrusive!) levels. We look at what securing the cloud means in the real world.
Is it possible to secure your online life when you don’t control all of the systems in use?
Is anyone testing cloud security, or do we simply need to accept marketing claims?
Don’t lose your cryptocurrency to hackers and scammers. Our security tips focus on cryptocurrency investors.
What does a personal hack attack look like? Backups never seems more attractive…
Guests on this month’s Cyber Security DE:CODED podcast include Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky) and Luis Corrons (Avast).
Security Life Hack from Chad Skipper (VMware)!
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