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Executive Summary LevelBlue Labs recently discovered a new highly evasive loader that is being delivered to specific targets through phishing attachments. A loader is a type of malware used to load second-stage payload malware onto a victim’s system.  Due to the lack of previous samples observed in the wild, LevelBlue Labs has named this malware … Read more →

Firewall optimization (also known as firewall analysis) is the process of analyzing and adjusting the configuration and policy set of a firewall to improve performance and security. This process involves reviewing and corelating log data and device configurations, identifying potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and providing recommendations for remediation. Performing these processes is complex, which is why tools like firewall analyzers… Read more →

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. The average cost of a data breach will continue to rise, which means companies need to start planning accordingly. To protect your business, you need to invest in cybersecurity. Here are 11 areas you should focus on. Cyber insurance Cyber insurance is designed to protect businesses from the financial repercussions of a… Read more →

In our last webcast, we learned about lingering and general confusion over these crazy acronyms IDS and IPS, and how they are like or unlike UTM software modules. Everyone likes primers and simple descriptive definitions, so let’s jump right in with some thoughts. IDS An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a tool that most obviously detects things;… Read more →

There is also a printable PDF version of the case study. Founded in 1893, the University of Wisconsin–Superior (UW-Superior) is a public university located in Superior, Wisconsin. UW–Superior grants bachelor’s, master’s, and specialist’s degrees. The university currently enrolls about 2,450 undergraduates and 150 graduate students from over 40 different countries. Ranked as 23rd by U.S. News and World… Read more →