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David Kasabji - Cybersecurity analyst
David Kasabji Cyber Security Analyst
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ZeroLogon – A one-click path to your Domain Admin

All who have a keen interest in Cybersecurity might already read about the CVE-2020-1472 which was published on 11.08.2020. However, although it was clear that this is a critical vulnerability (it received a CVSS score of 10.0 from Microsoft!) – I’ve felt there was not enough exposure to this then it deserves. I was reminded by our […]
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Multi factor authentication
Björn Videnberg
Björn Videnberg Solution Architect
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How you successfully introduce (MFA) multi-factor authentication

Summary It is important to invest in security where it benefits you the most and ensure that there is as much security-enhancing effect as possible for the investments that need to be made. Introducing MFA is an effective way to...
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Network coverage
Andreas di Zazzo Senior Network Architect and double CCIE at Conscia Sweden
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How to Segment your Industrial Network – a practical methodology!

The trend towards environments where IT (Informational Technology) and OT (Operational-Technology) networks converge, offers great opportunities and is a vital part of enabling Industry 4.0 with a greater degree of connectivity and data collection. If interested go to the related...
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Lateral Movement - advanced cybercrime
Jon-Anders Frigård Senior IT Architect, CCIE and Security Expert at Conscia Norway
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Lateral Movement – advanced cyber crime

Lateral Movement is a technology that cybercriminals use to move in a hijacked network. The movements look like normal network traffic, which allows them to move freely in the search for the information they are looking for. In Lateral Movement,...
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ICS OT Security
Danijel Grah Cybersecurity Analyst at NIL (part of Conscia Group)
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First steps toward ICS/OT Security

How ICS and OT targeted attacks became a serious threat Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operation Technology (OT) form the foundation of critical infrastructure and are part of our everyday life. The technology behind ICS/OT was designed to last for...
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Tom Kern Senior Cyber Security Analyst and Researcher
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What is a Threat Detection Framework?

In today’s world of increasing complexity and lucrative cybercrime industry, you can only be certain of one thing: you will be hacked – and your exposure is growing. Read on to discover the framework and approaches to protect your business...
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Daniel Dib
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Cisco certifications – now offered remotely

Cisco’s certifications have always been held in the highest regard in the networking industry. To become certified is a time-consuming process which previously required the candidate to visit a Pearson/Vue testing center. Depending where you live, this may be close...
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Collaboration security
Jesper Erbs
Jesper Erbs System Engineer
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3 main things to consider when an incident occurs

Incident response What happens if the IT heart attack button is pressed? Do the IT personnel know what to do? Do your coworkers outside the IT organization know what to do? I recently spent a couple of days in the...
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David Kasabji - Cybersecurity analyst
David Kasabji Cyber Security Analyst
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WannaTry again? SMBv3 Vulnerability Awakes!

SMBv3 vulnerability (CVE-2020-0796) explained and how to defend against zero-day attacks We have just learned about a new vulnerability of the SMBv3 protocol, for which there are some concerns that it could cause an equivalent scenario in the cyber world. The vulnerability was accidentally leaked by Microsoft themselves, before a patch has been released. There […]
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Henrik Skovfoged - Group Product Director, Security - Conscia
Henrik Skovfoged Group Product Director, Security
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5 takes on what impact the Human element has on Cyber Security

From the RSA Security Conference, which took place from the 24-28 February in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA. We were 2 participants from Conscia, and the following is a summary of our experience. The first thing that comes to my mind is the width of sessions. Going from deep technical sessions on methodology […]
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GRC: How IT departments can put IT Security on the corporate agenda
Henrik Skovfoged - Group Product Director, Security - Conscia
Henrik Skovfoged Group Product Director, Security
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GRC: How IT departments can put IT Security on the corporate agenda (Part 2)

Cyber Security on corporate agenda A string of major companies is learning it the hard way these years; dealing with Cyber Security is not a simple matter. Indeed, it is as much about corporate strategy, culture and management, as it...
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GRC: How IT departments can put IT Security on the corporate agenda
Henrik Skovfoged - Group Product Director, Security - Conscia
Henrik Skovfoged Group Product Director, Security
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GRC: How IT departments can put IT Security on the corporate agenda (Part 1)

Cyber Security on corporate agenda A string of major companies is learning it the hard way these years; dealing with Cyber Security is not a simple matter. Indeed, it is as much about corporate strategy, culture and management, as it...
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SIEM
Henrik Skovfoged - Group Product Director, Security - Conscia
Henrik Skovfoged Group Product Director, Security
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To SIEM or not to SIEM

In my last article I was arguing for more focus on detection and response instead of a single focus on prevention. One of the best tools in our detection catalogue is the SIEM. I believe that the SIEM industry has...
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Login – the problem that never disappears.
Mikael Gustafsson Mikael Gustafsson
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Login – the problem that never disappears. Now there is a possibility!

Credentials cause a lot of problems. With Duo Security, not anymore. Credentials, credentials, a lot of authentications happen in a day. But Conscia’s security architect Mikael Gustafsson has seen the light, and it’s called Duo Security. He is telling us...
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CNS Insights: Welcome to the jungle

Today, all parts of any organisation are attached to its’ network. At Conscia, we have worked with mapping this complexity of devices, systems, and SLAs for our customers for the past 10 years. Now, with CNS Insights, we’re able to offer...
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DNS: High security with low costs

For more than a decade, OpenDNS has been among the world’s most used DNS services and is still seen to be one of the best ways to get the most security for your money. Cloud-based DNS-security is easy to implement...
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Eka-what? Ekahau!

Wireless networks today require that we wring every drop out of the cloth. Users today expect to work when and where they want, and to be able to move around the office without losing connection to the network, all the...
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Is our digital maturity a house of cards?

When I was little I learnt a few clear rules at home: ”Look three times before crossing the road. Don’t go in the water after eating. Brush your teeth in the morning and before bed.” Nowadays you are still fighting Karius and Baktus with a toothbrush – albeit an electronic version – and the other […]
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Stranger things on your WiFi!

Have you ever heard statements like these from someone in your organization? “We need our own Wi-Fi network for this project, and with no security. It’s too difficult” “I really need these 100 Wi-Fi cameras on the network, preferably yesterday!” “I have 20 developers, who can’t get their iPhones on the internal network for testing. […]
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General Data Protection Regulation

It’s been a while now since the introduction of the GDPR and what have you noticed so far? Have you also received a load of e-mails asking you to agree to the new conditions?  Despite the fact that the government...
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