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Rhode Island Public Schools will use the free Protective Domain Name Service with support from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, operated by the Center for Internet Security: https://lnkd.in/eNwaJGkk The service maintains a list of malicious domains, preventing suspicious connections from being established and decreasing the odds of cyberattacks.

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Power up ⚡ your vulnerability remediation cycle with the platform designed to zap 21st century headaches. We're talkin' saving time spent patching, automating your work, and getting back on CISA's good side. Here's how Vicarius helps: 🔹 See everything in one place: Forget siloed data and endless spreadsheets. Vicarius provides a single source of truth for all your vulnerability data. 🔹 Prioritise like a pro: Vicarius goes beyond just severity scoring. It uses real-time context to prioritise vulnerabilities that matter most to your organisation. 🔹 Patch smarter, not harder: Integrate patching for Windows, Linux, Mac, and third-party applications – all from the same platform. 🔹 Automate the mundane: Free yourself from repetitive tasks. Vicarius automates patching, threat mitigation, and even vulnerability scans. Try vRx today, risk-free, pain-free. (Seriously, why wait? ) #vulnerabilitymanagement #cybersecurity #CISA #automatedsecurity #patching

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We can’t afford our Public Sector to be a continuous target for adversaries. Attacks on State, Local, Tribal, and Public Education sectors are on the rise, along with critical infrastructure sectors such as Water, Electric, Food Processing, and Healthcare. Stay vigilant, maintain continuous cyber hygiene, and proactively manage your security posture. Beat the 1000 eyes prying on you! Read more about cybersecurity threats in the public sector: [Link to the article](https://lnkd.in/gihHjygR)

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Lehigh University (LU), a private research university in Pennsylvania, turned to Armis to strengthen its cybersecurity posture: https://lnkd.in/evDuz2_C By implementing Armis Centrix™ for VIPR Pro – Prioritization and Remediation, LU achieved an 80% reduction in assessment time and a 40% decrease in tool costs. The implementation also streamlined workflows, reducing fix times by up to 80%, and enabled more effective prioritization of security findings, thereby minimizing risk exposure. Discover how Armis helped Lehigh University achieve a proactive security posture: https://lnkd.in/evDuz2_C #VulnerabilityPrioritization #ArmisCentrix #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #SecurityFindings #Remediation

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📅 SMMUG event: January 23rd in Portland ME We are excited to have Scott Fortin, Chief Information Security Officer at Maine Community College System, back to speak at SMMUG. A New Era of Identity @ mainecc.edu  Maine’s Community Colleges are in midst of a monumental shift to cloud-based information systems. A key focus of the project is to improve processes that generate the largest volume of work for Information Technology Services (ITS): Account provisioning and identity management.   Learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with:    ◦   Selecting a source of truth for varying customer types: employees, students, applicants, volunteers, contractors     ◦   Inventorying application needs and provisioning methods     ◦   Automating account creation using Entra ID, AD, APIs, and Azure Service bus     ◦   Taking advantage of self-service offerings to eliminate HelpDesk calls & tickets    ◦   Removing ITS from an intermediary role that slows down employee and customer on- & off-boarding   Allagash Brewing Company Portland, ME Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Presentation/Discussion.    5:30 pm Q&A Networking Join us! For more information and to register, email tricia@smmug.info     Larry Cushing, Chris Dumais

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looking forward to this Conference and having great conversations about Cybersecurity and Compliance.

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CxOs, it's time to rethink your network security approach. ZTNA alone won't cut it in today's threat landscape. Discover why ZTNA integrated into SASE is the key to securing your business end-to-end 👇 #SASE #ZTNA

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🔍 #TechTipTuesday Regular security audits are essential for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities. Keep your clients’ systems secure! 🛡️ #MSP #SecurityAudit #TechTips Need help identifying more vulnerabilties? Check out OB360-VA! https://lnkd.in/ebKyu_Ns

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🚀"The Identity Navigator" Podcast - New Episode Alert🚀   In this episode of the Identity Navigator podcast, we explore the BeyondTrust's new ITDR offering "Identity Security Insight"   When BeyondTrust is mentioned, the first thing that most of us think is privileged access management.  Beyond Trust has multiple products in their product suite and the newest addition is in ITDR space.   Their ITDR product that we will be talking about today is called Identity Security Insight, which claims to proactively strengthen identity security posture and build resilience against threat by uncovering identity vulnerabilities and hidden path to privilege.   https://lnkd.in/eaQsR3dF   Tune in now and let's check them out together 🎧🔍    #TheIdentityNavigator #IAM #Podcast #TechTalk #ITDR #IdentityAndAccessManagement

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📢 Check Point Again a Frost Radar XDR Leader in 2024 In this report, Check Point was cited as a Growth and Innovation Leader in Extended Detection and Response (XDR). Check Point XDR/XPR Key Highlights: • Collaborative Threat Prevention • AI Copilot • Consolidated Threat Intelligence and Analytics • Infinity Playblocks Automation • Centralized IOC Management • Threat Intelligence & Event Correlation Download your free copy of the Frost Radar™ XDR Report to learn more about why Check Point is a Growth and Innovation leader in Extended Detection and Response 👉 https://lnkd.in/gecJVKrG Yael Cinamon

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When it comes to vulnerability response, how do you get from exposure to control with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness? Find out, join experts from Tenable and ServiceNow for an upcoming webinar, 2 pm ET, Sept. 26. http://ow.ly/mqsS105IzsS

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Today at #Cloudscape2024, Blue Mantis cybersecurity specialists Jay Pasteris (COO) and Jay Martin (CISO) teamed up with Boston College Sentinel Mintz to engage in an eye-opening panel discussion. They explored a unique roleplaying scenario focusing on the technical details, legal ramifications, and financial impact a data breach can impose on organizations and their C-suite leaders. #LetsMeetTheFuture #OneTeamOneMantis #Cloudscape #SecuringThePresent #InnovatingTheFuture #SecureOurWorld #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity

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Attackers no longer hack their way in; instead, they log in. Assess your attack readiness plus learn how the free, open source tool Halberd can simplify security testing to detect and stop identity and cloud attacks.

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ECS selected #Axonius to support DHS's CDM program. Axonius will provide comprehensive #Cybersecurity asset visibility and vulnerability management, enabling efficient risk management: https://dy.si/m5nFJ

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Minutes from the CVE Board teleconference meeting on December 11 are now available    https://lnkd.in/exSvpepR    #CVE #Vulnerability #VulnerabilityManagement #HSSEDI #CISA #Infosec #Cybersecurity

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