defense in depth

  1. March 2025 Windows Security Patch Update: Critical Vulnerabilities and Protecting Your Systems

    March 2025’s arrival in the world of Microsoft security sees another Patch Tuesday rolling out 57 fresh vulnerabilities. That figure is in line with recent months, but the real story is tucked within the details: Microsoft acknowledges active exploitation for as many as six vulnerabilities, all...
  2. March Patch Tuesday: Critical Kernel Flaws and VHD Vulnerabilities You Must Know

    On March’s Patch Tuesday, IT administrators worldwide once again found themselves bracing for impact as Microsoft released its monthly tranche of security updates. While these cycles can sometimes become routine, occasionally news emerges that shakes administrators out of their patching...
  3. Critical Vulnerability in ALBEDO’s Net.Time Clocks Exposes Vital Infrastructure to Cyber Threats

    You might want to sit down for this one: ALBEDO Telecom’s Net.Time – that time-honored keeper of seconds and sync for mission-critical sectors all around the world – has been caught out by a vulnerability that toes the line between “incredibly simple” and “potentially disastrous.” And while its...
  4. Record-Breaking Microsoft Vulnerabilities in 2024: Navigating the Digital Risk Landscape

    Record-Breaking Microsoft Vulnerabilities: The State of Digital Risk in 2024 The Microsoft Security Paradox: More Defenses, More Vulnerabilities In a world where our digital existence is increasingly entangled with complex software, even technology giants like Microsoft are not immune to a...
  5. Windows 11 Update Reveals C:\inetpub Folder: What Users and IT Pros Need to Know About the Security

    Windows 11 Updates and the Mystery C:\inetpub Folder: What You Need to Know Following last week’s security patches from Microsoft, numerous Windows users have discovered an unexpected addition to their hard drives – an empty folder at C:\inetpub. Despite its unassuming appearance, this folder is...
  6. Microsoft Office Update ADV240002: Enhancing Security with Defense in Depth

    On December 10, 2024, Microsoft unveiled a significant update for Microsoft Office, tagged as ADV240002. This update serves as part of a broader initiative to reinforce the platform's security through layered defenses, aptly termed "Defense in Depth." This concept emphasizes a multi-faceted...
  7. Microsoft's SharePoint Update: Strengthening Security with Defense in Depth

    On November 12, 2024, Microsoft rolled out a critical security update for SharePoint Server that specifically strengthens the platform's defense mechanisms through a technique termed "defense in depth." This strategy is crucial for organizations leveraging SharePoint, as it aims to make it...
  8. Should You Send Your Pen Test Report to the MSRC?

    Every day, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) receives vulnerability reports from security researchers, technology/industry partners, and customers. We want those reports, because they help us make our products and services more secure. High-quality reports that include proof of...
  9. Windows 7 Understanding Approaches to Computer Security: Trust Policies and System Design Strategies

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security The technologies of computer security are based on Link Removed due to 404 Error. As security is not necessarily the primary goal of most computer applications, designing a program with security in mind often imposes restrictions on that program's...