SS-NEWS-37: Default Passwords to be banned?

Episode 37 November 30, 2021 00:55:04
SS-NEWS-37: Default Passwords to be banned?
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SS-NEWS-37: Default Passwords to be banned?

Nov 30 2021 | 00:55:04

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Show Notes

In this episode, we reviewed some recent news articles that caught our eye, including how to choose your MSP, will the UK ban default passwords, and must haves for next gen Attack Surface Management!

Article 1: What You Need to Remember When Choosing a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Article 2: It’s about the survival of the fittest – CISOs must be brave enough to throw away their security playbook, or suffer the consequences

Article 3: Five Security Intelligence Must-Haves For Next-Gen Attack Surface Management (Requires Registration)

Article 4: New law will issue bans, fines for using default passwords on smart devices
Supporting Articles:
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill - factsheets
Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill
How does a bill become a law?

Article 5: The Pitfall of Threat Intelligence Whitelisting: Specter Botnet is 'taking over' Top Legit DNS Domains By Using ClouDNS Service

Article 6: Suspect arrested in 'ransom your employer' criminal scheme
Supporting Article: Arrest in ‘Ransom Your Employer’ Email Scheme

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