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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Risk management Yugabyte, the distributed PostgreSQL database company for cloud native applications, today announced that the Center for Internet Security (CIS) has published a security benchmark for the YugabyteDB database in collaboration with the Yugabyte security team.
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- Yugabyte, the distributed PostgreSQL database company for cloud native applications, today announced that the Center for Internet Security (CIS) has published a security benchmark for the YugabyteDB database in collaboration with the Yugabyte security team.
- The new YugabyteDB CIS Benchmark introduces users of the open source database to security configuration and operational best practices to better protect their business-critical data, reduce the probability of data compromise, and enhance their cybersecurity posture.
- The benchmark provides enterprises with tailored, comprehensive security guidelines, protection against emerging security challenges, and tools to meet stringent security standards.
- To learn more about the CIS Benchmark for YugabyteDB, please visit the Yugabyte Security and Trust Center: https://www.yugabyte.com/trust/ .
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Akamai Technologies EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberattacks often begin with an unsuspecting user clicking on a link that redirects them to a harmful site containing malware. Even the best employee training won't prevent every mistake. The best way to stop those mistakes from becoming costly cyber incidents is to block those sites automatically.
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- The best way to stop those mistakes from becoming costly cyber incidents is to block those sites automatically.
- Now, additional features are being offered through MDBR+ to customize the user experience in blocking malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
- "MDBR+ harnesses Akamai's extensive visibility into the global threat landscape, combined with CIS's robust SLTT-specific threat database, and offers security teams real-time visibility and custom configuration options to increase their cybersecurity defenses."
- To speak with CIS or Akamai about how MDBR+ will further protect SLTT organizations from harmful sites, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] .
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Risk management EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after partnering to offer Endpoint Security Services (ESS), the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) and CrowdStrike© announced the debut of ESS Spotlight, a new service that leverages the cloud-native power of the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform.
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- Taking advantage of the CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight module, the new service brings together endpoint detection and response (EDR) with vulnerability management to provide real-time visibility into vulnerabilities and exposures.
- As the technology foundation behind CIS ESS and now CIS Spotlight, CrowdStrike brings its cloud-native, intelligent single-agent platform to protect CIS managed endpoints with next-generation antivirus (NGAV), EDR, and vulnerability management.
- ESS Spotlight offers:
Real-time, automated assessment: ESS Spotlight continuously monitors the vulnerability status of all endpoints, on or off the organization's network.
- Puerto Rico is among nearly 500 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments adding ESS protection in the past year.
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Arms industry EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to announce the creation of the Alan Paller Laureate Program in memory of Alan Paller, an innovative leader and trailblazer in the field of cybersecurity.
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- EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. AND WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) is proud to announce the creation of the Alan Paller Laureate Program in memory of Alan Paller, an innovative leader and trailblazer in the field of cybersecurity.
- "At the Center for Internet Security, we're proud to be part of his legacy.
- And so, we have established the Alan Paller Laureate Program to find, encourage, and support ideas and people that would reflect the spirit of his work."
- To learn more about the Alan Paller Laureate Program, including eligibility and the application process, visit the Center for Internet Security.
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of U.S. school districts hit with ransomware more than doubled in 2022, canceling classes, closing schools, compromising social security and other personal information, and costing the average district more than one million dollars in recovery costs. That number is expected to increase yet again in 2023.
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- That number is expected to increase yet again in 2023.
- A free webinar is being offered to any K-12 public school interested in learning how to better secure their networks.
- During this virtual session, participants will hear from panelists in IT positions, school district staff and cybersecurity leaders about what can be done to bolster school cybersecurity, regardless of an organization's budget or the level of experience of security staff members.
- The recommendations are based on the Center for Internet Security's first-ever K-12 Report, released at the end of 2022.
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Risk management CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunchy Data, the leading provider of trusted open source PostgreSQL technology and support, in collaboration with the Center for Internet Security®, is pleased to announce the publication of a PostgreSQL CIS Benchmark™ for PostgreSQL 15. This newly published CIS PostgreSQL 15 Benchmark adds to the existing CIS Benchmarks for PostgreSQL 9.5 - 14 and builds upon Crunchy Data's ongoing efforts with the PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide (PostgreSQL STIG).
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- "The Crunchy Data team is proud to continue our collaboration with CIS to further improve upon the PostgreSQL Benchmark over time.
- Check back for updates as the Crunchy Data team is continuing to work with CIS to refine and improve upon the Benchmark.
- Crunchy Data allows companies to build with confidence as the leading provider of trusted open source PostgreSQL and enterprise technology, support and training.
- Crunchy Data offers Crunchy Certified PostgreSQL, the most advanced and true open source RDBMS on the market.
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Monday, November 14, 2022
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U.S. state EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), part of the Center for Internet Security (CIS), released a new report Monday detailing the cybersecurity challenges faced by K-12 schools along with steps they can take to improve their cyber defenses.
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- EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), part of the Center for Internet Security (CIS), released a new report Monday detailing the cybersecurity challenges faced by K-12 schools along with steps they can take to improve their cyber defenses.
- The K-12 Report uncovers findings on cybersecurity preparedness and threats from the 2021 Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR), along with the MS-ISAC's robust database of threat intelligence, service data, and feedback from its more than 3500 members, from among K-12 schools and districts.
- The K-12 sector is improving its cybersecurity capabilities over time, but lags behind other sectors in terms of cybersecurity program maturity.
- With the release of the report, the MS-ISAC hopes to drive further cyber improvements across the K-12 community, while highlighting no-cost cybersecurity resources available to MS-ISAC member schools and districts.
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U.S. state EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®) today announced the official launch of the Cyber STRONG Campaign, an awareness initiative aiming to provide U.S. election officials with action steps to continue their progress on election cybersecurity.
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- "The Cyber STRONG campaign is intended to frame steps that will help election offices achieve solid and specific cybersecurity measures to support secure elections in their jurisdictions," said Trevor Timmons, EI-ISAC Executive Committee Chair and Chief Information Officer at Colorado Department of State.
- One of the action steps recommended by the Cyber STRONG program is enrolling in Malicious Domain Blocking & Reporting (MDBR).
- "We believe that strong elections are cyber strong, and it is our mission and privilege at the EI-ISAC to support election officials and the election community with the resources at the heart of the Cyber STRONG Campaign," said Andino.
- Our 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitors, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents targeting election offices and government entities.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Medical device The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) answers that question and more through its Community Defense Model (CDM) v2.0 , released today.
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- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) answers that question and more through its Community Defense Model (CDM) v2.0 , released today.
- The model shows that the CIS Controls defend against approximately 86% of all ATT&CK (sub) techniques found in the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Implementation Group 1 (IG1), the group that is least costly and difficult to implement, are the Safeguards that every enterprise should deploy.
- The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation.
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Medical device EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) is scheduled to feature its no-cost ransomware protection service at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Aug. 9-13.
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- EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS) is scheduled to feature its no-cost ransomware protection service at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas Aug. 9-13.
- MDBR blocks harmful web domains from connecting with IT systems, helping limit infections related to known malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats.
- MDBR provides an additional layer of cybersecurity protection that is proven, effective, and easy to implement.
- The HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition is one of the world's most prominent health information and technology events where professionals throughout the global health ecosystem connect for education, innovation, and collaboration.
